REVIEW: Toy Soldier
Reading Time: 3 minutesToy Soldier is a poignant tale of loss, love and family in wartime, offering a relevant and hard-hitting exploration of conflict and its long-lasting repercussions.
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REVIEW: Mariupol Drama
Reading Time: 2 minutes"Mariupol Drama", a verbatim play by Oleksandr Gavrosh, presents an unflinching portrayal of the harrowing experiences of those who sought refuge in the Mariupol theatre during the tragic bombing.
REVIEW: The Devil May Care
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Devil May Care is currently showing at the Southwark Playhouse. Based on The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw, it has been directed by Mark Geissler.
REVIEW: Firebird
Reading Time: 3 minutesAll that being said, this show tells the (true) story that it wants to tell with good performances, good humour, and all in all a good show.
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Put Out His Eyes
Reading Time: 4 minutesMichael Hajiantonis and Michael Zwiauer talks about their latest collaboration, Put Out his Eyes at Lion and Unicorn Theatre. MH = Michael Hajiantonis, writerMZ = Michael Zwiauer, director What inspired the central dynamic between the princess and…
In Conversation with Erik Kahn
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe sat down with director and writer Erik Kahn whose thriller Canned Goods comes to the Southwark Playhouse Borough from 16th Jan to 8th Feb.
In Conversation with Mark Giesser
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn Conversation with Mark Giesser on his new play The Devil May Care based on Bernard Shaw's classics.
In Conversation with Annie Kershaw
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn conversation with Annie Kershaw, director of Jean Genet’s The Maids, a new production at Jermyn Street Theatre.
In Conversation With Megan Jenkins
Reading Time: 3 minutesMegan Jenkins discusses her musical comedy, BILL, about Milton William Cooper, a controversial figure in American conspiracy theories. The play combines humor and serious themes, exploring Cooper's legacy and influence on modern politics. It employs various musical styles and aims to entertain while prompting reflection on conspiracy narratives.
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.