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Rewritten 'Dear England' Scores in Tackling Gareth Southgate's Rise and Fall: National Theatre Review
As a play about Gareth Southgate's drive to redeem himself to his sport and his country, 'Dear England' is a gripping, moving achievement.
Arianna Muñoz
7 days ago3 min read


Reviewing 'Alterations' at the National: This Tailor Shop Comedy Has Audiences in Stitches
This show excellently weaves in light-heartedness alongside the more profound, so the NT's added spectacle to abstract it feels unnecessary.
Amy Calladine
Mar 44 min read


National Theatre Review: 'Ballet Shoes' Soars Above the Stage
The stellar performances from everyone in the cast are everything: moving, humorous, and uplifting.
Gillian Choy
Dec 12, 20243 min read


“DON’T LOOK AT ME”: ‘The Other Place’, A Play That Begs You to Avert Your Eyes, Explained
This play is a twisted and singular success, with echoes of Antigone's tragedy in its melodrama.
Amy Calladine
Oct 12, 20245 min read


Reviewing The National's 'Coriolanus': Lay The Play and The Man to Rest
While everyone has been itching to stage this play in the last decade, it takes work to make an exceptional adaptation.
Gillian Choy
Oct 7, 20243 min read


Awe-Inspiring Puppetry for a Deeply Human Story: Reviewing 'War Horse', Galloping Across the UK on Tour
At the heart of this play is an ode to the “little man”, as characters on both sides of the war are treated with compassion.
Georgia Gibson
Oct 2, 20243 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...
Georgia Gibson
Aug 22, 202416 min read


Juicy, Tender, and Packs a Punch: Reviewing 'The Hot Wing King' at the National Theatre
Characters are three-dimensional and credible, and they come alive under Weise’s direction and a highly talented cast.
Georgia Gibson
Jul 22, 20244 min read


Politics is Personal: Reviewing 'Nye' at the National Theatre
Full of Welsh whimsy, political integrity and technicolour, Nye immerses you. Staged and Good Omens actor Michael Sheen is Aneurin Bevan,...
Roxy-Moon Dahal Hodson
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Vibrancy Swept the Stage: Reviewing 'The Odyssey: The Underworld' at the National Theatre
Vibrant is perhaps the best descriptor for the opening performance of The Odyssey: The Underworld, the play by Chris Bush that marks the...
Georgia Gibson
Aug 31, 20234 min read
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