Reviews

On May 14th, 2024

Review – Katy Baird’s ‘GET OFF’ will make you squirm, cringe, and laugh out loud like never before – Battersea Arts Centre, now on until 25 May

Doors open for the audience. As we walk in, we are welcomed by an almost naked body lying on stage, no set but a microphone, a laptop, and a white wooden cube. There is a video playing on the backgrou...

On May 7th, 2024

Review: Roberto Rossellini’s 1945 neorealist masterpiece ‘Rome, Open City’ captures the recurring dilemma in war: is survival achievable through conformity or resistance? – re-releases in cinemas, 17 May 2024

The BFI showcases a 4K restoration of the trend-setting neorealist masterpiece, capturing the stark realities of war in black and white.    ‘Rome, Open City’ played a pivotal role in establi...

On April 17th, 2024

Review: A captivating revival of Brian Friel’s ‘Faith Healer’ by Rachel O’Riordan at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, 14 March – 13 April 2024

The stage is dimly lit and sparsely decorated – a few long-empty chairs, a tattered advertising banner, dark wooden floorboards that make for echoing footsteps. Here, the audience is transported...

On March 27th, 2024

Review: Sacha Polak’s ‘Silver Haze’ is a dizzying roller-coaster of emotions and experiences – Releasing 29th March in UK and Irish cinemas

Silver Haze is a heart-warming drama that follows the steps of Franky (played by Vicky Knight) as she navigates life, sexuality, and loss. The film is directed by Sacha Polak, winner of several film a...

On March 20th, 2024

Review: New York City Ballet Debut at Sadler’s Wells, 7-10 March 2024

New York City Ballet celebrates its 75th season, returning to London, for the first time in 16 years. The company showcases a mixed bill ranging from 1972 to 2022. Versatility of curation is reflected...

On March 13th, 2024

Review: Nachtland – an unsettling discovery of a painting by Hitler in the attic; a comedic approach to a contemporary conundrum – Young Vic, until 20 April

What would you do if you uncovered a potentially valuable painting made by Hitler in your loft? Is it an opportunity to cash in on or a troubling secret best kept hidden? German Playwright Marius Von ...

On March 4th, 2024

Review: Gamble – Touring until 28 March

Gamble – Presented by Hannah Walker and Co – A multi- media theatre production-an exploration of the online gambling industry based on conversations with experts and experience of being in...

On March 1st, 2024

Kew Gardens’ Orchid Festival 2024 – a call for conservation of fragile ecosystems – until 3 March

Kew Gardens’ Orchid Festival 2024 is a beautifully curated burst of amazing colours, inspired by the incredible island of Madagascar with spectacular horticultural displays. Orchids remain a pow...