REVIEW: The Little Foxes
Reading Time: 2 minutesA powerful revival of The Little Foxes delivers a strikingly relevant tale of greed and oppression with a standout cast.
Category Drama
REVIEW: Lies Where It Falls
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.
REVIEW: The Happiest Man on Earth
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe play adaptation of "The Happiest Man On Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor" captures Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku's journey of horror and hope. Kenneth Tigar's performance, combined with impactful stagecraft, powerfully conveys themes of survival, kindness, and friendship, leaving audiences deeply moved and engaged throughout its 90-minute run.
REVIEW: Spent
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith alternating genders in each performance, SPENT asked how we perceive power, control and abuse through the prism of gender.
REVIEW: Distant Memories of the Near Future
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a future world dictated by algorithms, four intersecting stories amalgamate to illustrate the unshakable humanity of our communities.
REVIEW: Much Ado About Nothing Remixed
Reading Time: 2 minutesIntermission Youth Theatre’s production Much Ado About Nothing: Remixed seeks to go where many adaptations have gone before, but interjected with some Gen-Z zeal.
REVIEW: Macbeth
Reading Time: 3 minutesAttending Macbeth by Shakespeare in the Squares at the Actors’ Church felt like stepping into a reimagined world where tragedy meets humour head-on.
REVIEW: Lipstick doesn’t make you pretty
Reading Time: 3 minutesLipstick doesn’t make you pretty is a personal story about family, self-image, bullying and the effect of childhood on adulthood. Creator and performer Christine Feng viscerally relives moments from her life in the intimate setting of the Baron’s Court Theatre. The show was honest and forthright, giving audiences a comprehensive look into Christine’s life and challenges.
REVIEW: How to Survive Your Mother
Reading Time: 2 minutesJonathan Maitland's play "How to Survive Your Mother" explores a complex mother-son relationship marked by humor, shock, and sadness. Following Jonathan's difficult upbringing with a manipulative mother, the narrative reveals family scandals and personal struggles, blending heartfelt moments with absurdity. The energetic performances and simple staging enhance the emotional impact of this real-life inspired story.
REVIEW: Cleopatra’s Antony
Reading Time: 2 minutesCleopatra’s Antony, directed by the talented Mo Korede, reimagined Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra with a powerful, contemporary twist.