Theatre 3/21

'If you think this is weird, just look at yourselves': Reviewing A Night of Charles Mingus at the Barbican

Tori Taylor

Sep 263 min read

'If you think this is weird, just look at yourselves': Reviewing A Night of Charles Mingus at the Barbican

The Barbican Theatre offered a glimpse into a future of immersive theatre that the world is ready for.

A New "Favourite Play" In The Making: Reviewing 'Wonder Boy' at Bristol Old Vic

Rowan McDonnell

Sep 173 min read

A New "Favourite Play" In The Making: Reviewing 'Wonder Boy' at Bristol Old Vic

While I do have very very small nit picks, this is easily one of my favourite shows I’ve seen this year.

This Comedy Has No Errors: Reviewing 'Comedy of Errors' at The Globe

Anwesh Banerjee

Sep 114 min read

This Comedy Has No Errors: Reviewing 'Comedy of Errors' at The Globe

This tale of mistaken identities is a thoroughly enjoyable production of unadulterated theatrical joy.

Meet Bridgerton's Lucas Aurelio: Discussing his LGBTQ+ Storyline, London Theatre, and All-Things-Acting

Georgia Gibson

Aug 2216 min read

Meet Bridgerton's Lucas Aurelio: Discussing his LGBTQ+ Storyline, London Theatre, and All-Things-Acting

Dearest Gentle Reader, there are spoilers for Bridgerton Season 3: Part 2 ahead... “The wine has made you rather charming,” says...

Fleshing Out The Historical: Katherine Moar on Writing, History and 'Farm Hall'

Anwesh Banerjee

Aug 135 min read

Fleshing Out The Historical: Katherine Moar on Writing, History and 'Farm Hall'

"What I am trying to write now is personal. The interest in history came in later," she reveals.

Hilarious, Wacky, and Delightfully Unpolished: Reviewing 'Police Cops in Space'

Amber Dowse

Aug 123 min read

Hilarious, Wacky, and Delightfully Unpolished: Reviewing 'Police Cops in Space'

This show knows exactly what it wants to be: a funny, wacky, and thoroughly enjoyable sci-fi spoof.

Good Intentions Do Not Make For Compelling Drama: Reviewing "I Love You, Now What?"

Anwesh Banerjee

Aug 74 min read

Good Intentions Do Not Make For Compelling Drama: Reviewing "I Love You, Now What?"

In a rare moment of mundanity, Sophie Craig finds an unsullied sense of beauty that is grounded and moving.

Verona-and-Venice vs Southend-on-Sea: Reviewing 'The Improvised Shakespeare Show' at The Other Palace

Cerys Devane

Jul 312 min read

Verona-and-Venice vs Southend-on-Sea: Reviewing 'The Improvised Shakespeare Show' at The Other Palace

An electric 2-hour-long show that is ingenious and fully improvised, you won't want to miss this.

How A Suffragette, A Painter, and An Explorer Create An Explosion of Joy: 'Fantastically Great Women' Review

Elizabeth Grace

Jul 264 min read

How A Suffragette, A Painter, and An Explorer Create An Explosion of Joy: 'Fantastically Great Women' Review

Elena Breschi is having an absolute blast on that TOP stage, and so do we get a rip-roaring experience.

When A Joyous Celebration of Fan Culture Goes Too Far: Reviewing 'Fangirls' at the Lyric Hammersmith

Rowan McDonnell

Jul 244 min read

When A Joyous Celebration of Fan Culture Goes Too Far: Reviewing 'Fangirls' at the Lyric Hammersmith

It took the central plot device of an unhinged fanfiction to extremes, detracting from the joyous energy and pure passion of before.

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