REVIEW: Graceland
Reading Time: 2 minutesGraceland is a play that is beautifully written, encapsulating the raw reality of an abusive relationship and focusing not only on the protagonist, who is experiencing the abuse.
Category Drama
REVIEW: Bloody Influencers
Reading Time: 3 minutes“The promised land: a happy place on the internet”. With millions of adoring followers, luxurious brand deals and the ability to travel the world, a career online seems like a no-brainer.
REVIEW: Much Ado About Nothing
Reading Time: 2 minutesMuch Ado About Nothing is the first production of National Youth Theatre REP Company’s 10th season. Revised by Grime artist, poet and playwright Debris Steveson (Poet in da Corner, Royal Court), audience members are pulled into the world of Nothing Island for this favourite Shakespeare Comedy.
REVIEW: New Plays: Japan
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis exciting series of new plays at the Royal Court showcases some of the most talented and innovative voices of emerging Japanese writers
REVIEW: The Elephant Song
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Elephant Song is essentially a 75’ power-play between a psychiatrist, a nurse and a young patient. The small space of the Park90 auditorium is perfect for a play like this, creating a feeling of detached intimacy that is characteristic of these intimate yet professional relationships.
REVIEW: Othello
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrantic Assembly have staged this production before, in 2008 and 2014, but they bring it to the Lyric Hammersmith after a smash-hit national tour at a time when masculinity feels at its most pressured and volatile.
REVIEW: The Unfriend
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Unfriend by Steven Moffat and directed by Mark Gatiss heralds the award winning team behind Sherlock return to the stage with this charming and hilarious play. Follow the antics of a British family as they struggle to disinvite a very dangerous visitor, The Unfriend is national comedy gold packed with slapstick, social disasters and a toxically polite couple who can't bring themselves to cause a fuss.
REVIEW: George Takei’s Allegiance
Reading Time: 3 minutesTelling the story of the Japanese-Americans forced into internment camps during World War Two, Allegiance’s clever book and exciting, original songs highlight a devastating, true part of history that has been ignored for too long.
REVIEW: On the Ropes
Reading Time: 3 minutesOn the Ropes is a true story that follows the tumultuous life of Vernon Vanriel, from his early life as a British boxing champion to his battles outside the ring with addiction, mental health crises and the utter cruelty of Windrush generation hostile immigration policies.
REVIEW: Nice Jewish Boy
Reading Time: 3 minutesJosh is a pillar of his community. A former head boy at his Jewish high school back in South Africa, no less. He is also an attractive twink who rocks a baby-pink crop top whenever he gets the chance and is well versed in the ins and outs of the London gay scene.