Stand & Deliver at The Tron Theatre captures the 1981 Lee Jeans sit-in, showcasing workers' determination through humor and music. With strong performances and direction, it honors collective action while acknowledging the complexities of resistance.
Written by Stawomir Mrozek Review by Marina Funcasta Golden Goose Theatre ★★★★ Charlie and Striptease are put in conversation in this Absurdist double-bill which takes it shape in the back room of the Golden Goose Theatre in Clapham. A grey, run-down building, the pub itself retains a raw dinginess which Slawomir Mrozek’s pieces, especially Striptease, … Continue reading Review: Charlie and Striptease – Golden Goose Theatre, London
The production "Jackals" explores Emma Eckstein's tragic experiences with Sigmund Freud, emphasizing women's suppressed histories through impactful performances, though its dense dialogue sometimes hinders emotional resonance.
Written by Mark Burgess Directed by Selina Cadell Review by Marina Funcasta Park Theatre ★★★★★ I must admit, sitting down in my seat a few minutes before Zeb Soanes’ performance began, I began to realise just how out of my depth I was. Surrounded by familiar (celebrity) faces, and pompous critics, every conversation in my … Continue reading Review: Two Halves of Guinness – Park Theatre, London
The adaptation of John le Carré's "The Spy Who Came in From the Cold" at The Festival Theatre effectively captures Cold War tension, showcasing strong performances but faltering pacing, ultimately lacking emotional impact.
Written by Hannah Caplan Review by Marina Funcasta ★★★★ It is always a revealing experience to watch transfers of Fringe shows. Witnessing a script adapt to its new space and audience can call attention to the several factors which influence a theatrical performance - and how little control the actors, directors, and playwrights truly have … Continue reading Review: THIS IS NOT ABOUT ME. – Soho Theatre, London
https://youtu.be/UJauIdT61ds Original Choreography & Direction for Pas de Dieux by Gene Kelly Additional Choreography & Scenario by Christopher Hampson CBE Artistic Collaboration by Patricia Ward Kelly Review by Dominic Corr Scottish Ballet ★★★★★ No matter hwo often some may think them separate siblings, cinema cannot keep but slipping a side-step into the space of it’s … Continue reading Review: Starstruck – The Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Directed by Becky Hope-Palmer Written by Jess Brodie Review by Dominic Corr The Traverse Theatre ★★★★ There are few things more complex than desire, which rarely manifests (or behaves) how others would like it to, and GUSH wastes no time admitting as much. Jess Brodie’s new play steps into the spotlight with a boldness that … Continue reading Review: GUSH – The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Written by Nathan Scott-Dunn Directed by Edoardo Berto Review by Laurie Kemmett A Play, A Pie, and a Pint ★★★★ Walking into Oran Mor to see Un-Expecting, the set can only be described as unassuming. On a thrust style stage there is strung up two white sheets, an On Air sign, and two rods. The … Continue reading Review: Play, Pie, and a Pint: Un-Expecting – Òran Mór, Glasgow
Review by Dominic Corr Three60 ★★★★ Bodies enter the space already marked by memory. Before a single lift or suspension takes hold, World’s Evolution establishes its central question through movement alone: not how far we’ve travelled, but what we’ve carried with us along the way. Three60’s ambitious, richly layered production unfolds as a physical meditation … Continue reading Review: Three60: World’s Evolution – The Studio Theatre, Edinburgh
