As we come closer to the latter part of this year, The Theatre Reviewer will be taking off to Nantes to review the theatres of France. This also means that all reviews and most pages will soon be written in French. Make sure any review requests are for performances scheduled for before 20th September, as... Continue Reading →
A box of photos, a chain suspended from the ceiling, the only light coming from a small bright bulb — a simple set made into a beautiful aesthetic in Dark Room, a play by Jim Mannering, directed by David Thackeray, and performed at the Etcetera Theatre in London. I would like to start with said... Continue Reading →
Secrets, a night of new writing, produced by Jodi Burgess and taking place at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre in London, showcased four playwrights' pieces: 'Only Professionally', 'It Was Funny the First Time', 'Just How It Is', and 'Mote in Your Eye'. I will first start with a general overview of the night and then... Continue Reading →
This review is now available! Click here to view it. A review will be out soon for Laura Taylor's Job's a Good'Un, to be performed at Camden People's Theatre. Keep an eye out, and buy your tickets now at: http://twitter.us16.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ab177c0ef37e03ba220caf3b5&id=65eae3fa66&e=d49d35abd8 Also, make sure you're following The Theatre Reviewer on Tumblr and Twitter to keep up-to-date... Continue Reading →
This review is now available! Click here to view it. Keep your eye out for an upcoming review of Ella Hickson's Hot Mess, to be performed at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre. Tickets are available online at the following web address: http://www.camdenfringe.com/show.php?acts_id Also, make sure you're following The Theatre Reviewer on Tumblr and Twitter to... Continue Reading →
As stated abundantly elsewhere on my blog, I provide analytical reviews, not creative ones. This means that I focus purely on the efficacy of performances as opposed to the intrigue of plots and narratives. I consider the performers, mode, style, plot, set, lighting, props and, above all, the performance's aims.When writing my reviews, I try to keep... Continue Reading →
This review is now available! Click here to view it. A review for Valerie Isaiah Sadoh's play, Pussy Liberty, is on the way! This exciting play will be performed at The Bread and Roses Theatre, and you can buy your tickets at the following link: https://www.breadandrosestheatre.co.uk/pussy-liberty.html Also, make sure you're following The Theatre Reviewer on... Continue Reading →
This review will consider Victory Day, performed at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre. I will start with characterisation. With the slight exception of John Pearson (playing Misha) and Seb Collinson (playing Chris), all performers were very lacking in energy, naturalism and overall performance. Nothing seemed to be performed realistically; everything seemed forced and wooden, as... Continue Reading →
Presenting themes of feminism, violation of the law, and discriminative and abusive treatment of employees by business-owners, NSFW is an engaging and prosperous play. Written by Lucy Kirkwood, and directed by Matthew Neubauer, this play was performed at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre in London. I will first consider set and aesthetic. Nearly every element... Continue Reading →
