HIGHLIGHT: Bitesize Festival runs at Riverside Studios
Reading Time: < 1 minute'Bitesize Festival' running at Riverside Studios all month is the first of its kind at this venue. With 13 shows over 54 performances I had the chance to enjoy 3 of them
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REVIEW: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, St Paul’s Church
Reading Time: 2 minutesA joyously silly romp that captures the spirit of the Bard whilst opening it up to new audiences.
REVIEW: Favour
Reading Time: 2 minutesFavour revolves around three generations of a Muslim family living in London: a daughter (Leila, played by Ashna Rabheru), a mother (Aleena, played by Avita Jay), and a grandmother (Noor, played by Ren Brindle).
REVIEW: Rapture
Reading Time: 3 minutesRapture, written and directed by Sophie Leydon, tells the story of 3 queer friends, Rosy, Tommy, and Kit, who are each dealing with their own new and previous traumas which test the bonds of their chosen family.
REVIEW: The Woman In Black
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Woman In Black guarantees a delightfully spine-chilling evening’s entertainment.
REVIEW: Shakespeare in the Squares
Reading Time: 3 minutesShakespeare in the Squares returns after a two year hiatus with a series of enchanting open air performances of The Tempest.
REVIEW: A Doll’s House, Part 2
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Doll's House Part 2 now looks to build on the legacy of Ibsen's original, examining the universal issue of a woman's identity within a male-dominated society.
REVIEW: Jitney at the Old Vic
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis play, very much in the style of Chekhov, was a slice of life. There is a threadbare ongoing narrative throughout the show, but the real focus is on the relationships between the characters in this very naturalistic world.
REVIEW: Scottish Ballet’s Crucible at Sadler’s Wells
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis show is a timely reminder not only of the dangers that come with a culture of accusations and sensationalism, but also of the power of ballet as a storytelling artform.
REVIEW: A False Servant
Reading Time: 2 minutesA gloriously funny romp; witty, quick paced with sexual tension galore. Lizzy Watts is a sensation.