Reviews

On September 5th, 2024

The Weyard Sisters – A sequel to Macbeth offering voice and agency to its overlooked female characters – Premiered at Riverside Studios this August

‘The Weyard Sisters’ is presented as a female-orientated sequel to ‘Macbeth’, conceived by Helen Alexander, who serves as both the writer and director. The play seeks to re-examine Shakespeare...

On August 23rd, 2024

Review: Magician Jamie Allan’s ‘Amaze’ reminds childhood excitement and magic is lifelong – Marylebone Theatre, until 24 Aug

After the successful U.S. run of his new show ‘Amaze’, critically acclaimed magician Jamie Allan makes his highly anticipated return to the UK. ‘Amaze’ delivers an evening of exciting and hear...

On July 17th, 2024

Review: East London Shakespeare Festival’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ – An evening of laughter, romance and deception under the stars – until 4 Aug

Deck chairs, lemon trees and romantic backdrops – ELSF brings the Mediterranean to North London as the audience are whisked away to sun-drenched Messina, a Sicilian paradise. This new take on Mu...

On July 9th, 2024

Film Review: Monia Chokri’s ‘The Nature of Love’ is an honest insight into adult affairs – in UK and Irish cinemas

‘True love, according to Vladimir Jankélévitch, is irrational. We love because we love. Love is the sole source of love. It strikes us like an illness.’ The chaos of the first scene of NATURE OF...

On June 26th, 2024

Review: Sheep Soup’s ‘House Of Life’ transcends language and time to become an energy, a collectiveness, a self-discovery – Soho Theatre, until 6 July and EdFringe in August

House of Life is a captivating cabaret show that transcends conventional theatre boundaries. Led by the RaveRend, a wonderful host and performer, we start what they will call in a few moments the ‘j...

On June 17th, 2024

Review: Fun and lots of truth fill ‘The Rest of Our Lives’ – Battersea Arts Centre, until 22 June

Created and Performed by Jo Fong and George Orange We are given raffle tickets by the performers as we enter, with a quiet ‘Good luck’ along with a warm greeting. We are immersed in an instant, tr...

On June 12th, 2024

Review: Wedding Band – A love/hate story in black & white “explores themes not talked about enough, not even in the 21st century.” – Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, until 29 June

Wedding Band starts like a fever dream. A striking set where wire fences are the main character silently waits as the audience sits down. The light is dim, and it stays that way as we are introduced t...

On May 21st, 2024

Review: Wendy Beckett’s ‘Sappho’ is a captivating blend of ancient history and contemporary queer culture – Southwark Playhouse Elephant, now on until 25 May

‘Sappho’ presents a captivating blend of ancient history and contemporary queer culture, drawing audiences into the world of the iconic poet from Lesbos. Described by director and writer W...