1536
1536 is the latest play to look at historical events through a different lens. Set during the year of Anne Boleyn’s execution, the play explores how the paranoia, suspicion and misogyny surrounding the royal court seep into the lives or Ordinary women far removed from it. The play by Ava Pickett is nothing short of […]
Double Indemnity at The Churchill Theatre
Double Indemnity is a new stage adaptation of James M. Cain’s 1940s novel, by Tom Holloway. It follows the film noir theme of the 1944 film as it tells of Phyllis Nirdlinger who seduces insurance salesman Walter Huff into killing her husband for his life insurance money. The play not explores the act itself but […]
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding at Lyric Hammersmith
There was a real buzz in the air for press night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, after a nomination for best play at the Tony awards, Drama Desk awards and Drama League Awards as well as a hugely positive critical reception in the US this transfer was hotly anticipated and we were soon to learn, […]
The Ballad of Johnny & June
The Ballad of Johnny & June is a jukebox musical focused on Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter, from the infamous country music royalty family, the Carters. Narrated by (and a story consultant) their son, John Carter Cash, we meet Johnny and June in their childhood and follow this through to them meeting, their […]
Spanish Oranges at Playground Theatre
Spanish Oranges at the Playground Theatre by Alba Arikha is a pacey drama that at surface level offers a subject matter perhaps many have seen before – the breakdown of a marriage. However, Arikha’s words provide an inspired new take on this – what contemporary fame, being chronically online vs offline, and being “cancelled” adds […]
1.17am or Until The Words Run Out
I had the pleasure of seeing the recent production of 1.17am, Or Until the Words Run Out staged at the Finborough Theatre Thursday night. Zoe Hunter Gordon’s text, directed astutely by Sarah Stacey – tackles the relationship of two not quite yet estranged friends Katie (Catherine Ashdown) and Roni (Eileen Duffy) when the latter confronts […]
My Neighbour Totoro
My Neighbour Totoro has been on my list for a long time, and I finally found myself with a spare evening and took the plunge. The show originally opened at the Barbican Centre in October 2022, running until January 2023, breaking records for the Barbican’s one-day ticket sales even before it opened. Due to popular […]
Hunger Games on Stage
Hunger Games on stage officially opened just under a month ago and finally got a chance to see it. As a huge fan of the books I was apprehensive about seeing it and whilst I wasn’t anticipating a production identical to the books due to how different the 2 mediums are I was hoping for […]
Murder at Midnight at Churchill Theatre
Fresh off the back of Murder in the Dark Torben Betts has produced Murder at Midnight, set on New Years Eve where early arrivals home combined with an unexpected intruder sends the night spiralling into dangerous territory as secrets and manipulation all come to the fore. The production opens with the audience being told about […]
The Constant Cold at Baron’s Court Theatre
The Constant Cold is a new piece of writing by Zoe Cooper. It tells of 3 housemates and their reactions when one of them, Megan, returns home certain that she has been followed. With Lalya trying to support her and Ethan dismissing her fears the night soon escalates leading to a chilling climax. The story […]