Reading Time: 2 minutesRuairi Conaghan's one-man show explores the enduring effects of trauma rooted in his childhood during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The narrative highlights the violent loss of his uncle and its impact on family dynamics. Through humor and physical performance, Ruairi confronts mental health challenges and the generational scars of conflict.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a future world dictated by algorithms, four intersecting stories amalgamate to illustrate the unshakable humanity of our communities.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“In an ambitiously experimental piece, Blood Show demonstrates the multiplicity of theatre” Upon entering the Members Bar at Battersea Arts Centre, we are handed plastic ponchos — just in case we get splattered by (fake and washable)…
Reading Time: 2 minutesBelgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker has made a definitive name for herself in the contemporary dance scene since the inception of her dance company Rosas in 1983, which is now an International Associate Company of Sadler’s Wells, where Exit Above was staged.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“In this production, which fuses technology with theatre in a wholly unanticipated manner, the end of the world is made into a tangible experience“ Rose is an AI chatbot, created to guide you through the end of…
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Dating is made into a artform in this introspective, hilarious one-man show by Nathan Queeley-Dennis“ Nathaniel is not one to simply go on a date and wing it. Nathaniel is not one for half-hearted, cobbled together arrangements…
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn The Other Palace’s studio space, a stage is bedecked in vegetables. The lighting low, Ginsters logo appears on every surface, signaling the not-so-subtle commercial facet of this production. Dan Mersh, our compere for the afternoon, bounds onto the stage to introduce himself and provide a little context to the event. This event is inspired by the apparent care Ginsters takes when it comes to sourcing their vegetables for their products. What follows is an array of musical performances, a video of Farmer Merryn’s day in the life on her farm, a surprising interval and an overarching profession of how amazing Ginsters is for taking such care in cultivating their vegetables.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere is a birch tree in Katie’s garden. It has been there since before she was born. This tree has seen her grow up. She has spoken to it, dressed it up in the winter, confessed her innermost thoughts to its tall, sender branches. Katie is in love with this tree. Like, actually in love with it.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the second installment of Steve Porter’s educational seminar, HOW TO MATE: The Second XXX Ted Talk is designed to give you a holistic overview of everything needed to nab yourself a romantic partner. We explore a series of modules, supported by some expertly crafted visual aides, that are designed to leave the audience totally equipped to find their special someone. In the previous seminar, we learned how to flirt. Now, we shall learn how to ‘luv.’ Steve Porters is the man for this – he has had a girlfriend for an almighty two months.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe first play on Broadway to be written by a black woman, this rendition of A Raisin in the Sun reminds us of its influence