A new work of comedic historical fiction. The American Revolutionary war has been waging for several years with no end in sight. Sweet Victory, follows an American and British soldier as they spend the last days of the American Revolutionary War in the forests of New...
This year’s Proms season has been awash with commemorations of America’s 250th anniversary, the entire season beginning with Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” - and that piece featuring at several other points in various ways across the festival. So it was about time that there …
Much like Georgie Dettmer’s blockbuster debut play Are You Watching?, her sophomore effort Wanton begins and ends with childhood, and the messages women receive from a distressingly early age. A group of primary school girls do cartwheels and put on costumes in the playground – except most of th…
Yes, yes: ask the average person about Frankenstein and they will speak at length about the book and the films but, if it wasn't for the theatrical adaptations, Mary Shelley's gothic classic would arguably just be collecting dust in your local library.…
This celebration of the scores and songs from the James Bond's film franchise leaves us stirred, not shaken, with a surprise appearance from Lulu.…
The play itself is incredibly witty and sharp. Rogers and Leacy make a dynamic pairing. Their chemistry and ability to never drop the ball on the energy is stellar to watch. Director Julian Daye has a wonderful skill set for directing.…
Ultimately, it’s difficult to single out what Stephens wants to say here. Leaving aside the logistics of the events, which only make sense when you don’t look into them too much, the story feels flat. Even running at two hours (plus an interval), where the first half consists of a lengthy set-up…
Having only been established in 2015, it's important to remember the impact of the Chineke! Orchestra on classical music. Not only championing Black and ethnically diverse musicians, it also celebrates composers of Black and ethinically diverse heritage, giving deserved praise to often overlooked ta…
Banning’s script is clear when spoken. Her ability to form clear connections is strong, seen in the chemistry between Nick and Sarah. The actors seem at peace with each other; there is a real bond there.…
Sean Holmes at the Globe has been characterised as something of a purist, his A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Much Ado attracting praise for their Elizabethan costumes and rowdy atmosphere. In the opening scenes of his As You Like It, much of the same traditionalism is on display, except here the re…
Leonard Bernstein and Kurt Weill write great tunes and tell terrific stories in brilliant debut twin productions by Opera Prelude…
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“What would you say if your words had no consequences?” The day has finally arrived for childhood romantics Daisy and Marmaduke – the house is clean, scented candles are blazing, expensive wine prepped in the pantry – now all is left to be done is to pass a very simple trial...
It’s not just a queer love story. It’s a healing ceremony disguised as a play. It’s spiritual warfare wrapped in a personal diary. It’s what happens when a gentle soul refuses to be erased.
Adam, a social media moderator, witnesses a man kill himself on a live-stream. Haunted by his numb reaction, he spirals into a reckoning with his own desensitisation. On a night out with his oldest friend, Ben, they confront brutal questions: What if we’re not the good people we...
Relative Sonics is an experimental new work that reimagines Thomas Edison’s invention of the world’s first phonograph. Through the echoed relationships of two playful, restless teenagers and the older, resilient love between Edison and his wife, the play unfolds a landscape...
Experience the heartaches, laughs, and life-changing revelations in this emotionally charged production. The story follows Dan, a young man grappling with the sudden loss of his father, and the unexpected helping hand of Brandon, his polar opposite and rather disliked friend. As...
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Have you ever been put in a socially (un)acceptable situation? Have you ever felt guilty about not having sex with someone? Have you ever been raped? You're not alone.socially [un]acceptable is a raw stage performance which details one womans personal experience of sexual...
When ex-lovers meet after a gap of many years, what can we believe about the stories they tell? So You Say explores the divergence over time of the stories we tell about events. Do these unreliable narratives arise from differing perspectives, self-deception or downright...
