REVIEW: King Lear
Reading Time: 2 minutesTang Shu-Wing Theatre Studio’s European premier of King Lear, directed by Shu-Wing Tang, takes London by storm with this fascinating and terrifying interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most renowned plays.
Category ★★★★☆
REVIEW: So That You May Go Beyond The Sea
Reading Time: 2 minutesA few minutes before the play, we are passive spectators of what we believe is going to be a traditional narrative, about Joey Jepps and Gabriele Uboldi, the two lead actors that we witness in the poster advertising the show.
REVIEW: The Poet’s Revival
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis night at the Royal Albert Hall is presented by one of their associate artists, TEDx winner and award-winning poet LionHeart (Rhael Cape), who also holds the place of first poet in residence at the Saatchi Gallery.
REVIEW: Futuristic Folktales
Reading Time: 2 minutesFuturistic Folktales was an exploration of human reproduction through the idea of the ‘first womb’ and discussed themes pertaining to identity, life and death and reproductive rights.
REVIEW: Remembrance Monday
Reading Time: 2 minutesRemembrance Monday’s opening scene sketches out an idyllic long-term relationship for dance-teacher Julius and artist Connor.
REVIEW: Fat Chance
Reading Time: 2 minutesNorthern, female, fat. Rachel Stockdale’s recounting of a life as a person who is all three of these things, while also trying to make it in the theatre industry is a poignant, punchy piece with a beautiful message.
REVIEW: The Wizard of Oz
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe yellow brick road winds its way into Manchester with the new London Palladium production of "The Wizard of Oz" arriving at the Palace Theatre. While the timeless charm of the 1939 fantasy film remains cherished in our hearts, this new production promises to honour its legacy while seamlessly integrating modern effects, ensuring a stellar theatrical experience.
REVIEW: Sacred and Profane
Reading Time: 2 minutesSamantha Gray's latest comedy at The Space, "Sacred and Profane," invites audiences into the tangled web of online dating, where love and deception collide in hilarious fashion. Set against the backdrop of modern romance, Gray deftly navigates the complexities of finding love in a digital world, delivering a witty and insightful commentary on the traps of online relationships.
REVIEW: Red Pitch
Reading Time: 2 minutesTyrell Williams’ Red Pitch makes its West End debut @sohoplace following 2 sold-out runs at the Bush Theatre, and a flurry of awards. Directed by Daniel Bailey, close friend and long-time collaborator of Williams, this semi-autobiographical play doesn’t need its audience to love, or even be remotely interested in, the beautiful game – football is the medium rather than the message in this moving and amusing coming-of-age story.
REVIEW: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe wildly popular and award-winning Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returned to the stage at the Liverpool Empire this week, directed in its new run by Matt Ryan and with the sensational Ivano Turco starring as the fourth Jamie. The musical is inspired by the BBC documentary ‘Jamie: Drag Queen at 16’ and follows the story of a gay teenager in Sheffield who wants to be a drag queen and is fighting for his right to attend prom in a dress.