UK Government provides British Sign Language interpretation on live-streamed coronavirus briefing
The UK Government has introduced British Sign Language interpretation on its social media channels for its daily coronavirus briefings, as the campaign for ministers to provide access to deaf BSL … Continue Reading UK Government provides British Sign Language interpretation on live-streamed coronavirus briefing
Government “cannot safely include a BSL interpreter” at coronavirus briefings
The Government has issued an updated response to a Parliament petition to say they “cannot safely include” a British Sign Language interpreter in the room for their daily briefings on … Continue Reading Government “cannot safely include a BSL interpreter” at coronavirus briefings
National Theatre at Home raises over £100k through YouTube livestreams
The National Theatre’s initiative which sees previous productions live-streamed every week for free on YouTube has raised over £100k for the organisation, it has been confirmed. National Theatre at Home … Continue Reading National Theatre at Home raises over £100k through YouTube livestreams
‘Treasure Island’ online review – Olivier is transformed in magical and mesmerising tale of mutiny
★★★★ It is to my shame that I’ve only ever come across Robert Louis Stevenson’s epic pirate tale through the lens of Disney’s sci-fi version, Treasure Planet – where Long John Silver … Continue Reading ‘Treasure Island’ online review – Olivier is transformed in magical and mesmerising tale of mutiny
‘Quiz’ UK and Ireland tour postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
The UK and Ireland tour of James Graham’s play Quiz has been postponed as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it has been confirmed. The drama about the ‘coughing major’ scandal, … Continue Reading ‘Quiz’ UK and Ireland tour postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
‘Bubble’ review – University free speech drama introduces the big ideas
★★★ It’s never untimely to make a production exploring the university free speech debate given how often it becomes a news item. It was only two months ago that Education … Continue Reading ‘Bubble’ review – University free speech drama introduces the big ideas
‘Jane Eyre’ review – A warm, glowing production of Charlotte Brontë’s classic
★★★★ Director Sally Cookson adapts Brontë’s enchanting epic with a minimalism which is, at first, surprising, but works wonders in the National’s Lyttelton. As someone who is yet to read … Continue Reading ‘Jane Eyre’ review – A warm, glowing production of Charlotte Brontë’s classic
‘Gators’ review – Philip Ridley’s new curious, dystopian monologue
★★★ Rachel Bright’s unnamed character, inside her own home, tells us about the gators. We never quite know if these clawed creatures are ‘real’ within the context of Philip Ridley’s … Continue Reading ‘Gators’ review – Philip Ridley’s new curious, dystopian monologue
‘The Nobodies’ review – Punchy political drama shows sudden changes of character
★★★ To the tune of Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, the cast of The Nobodies sing ‘solidarity forever’ whilst handing us all paper goody bags. It’s certainly unconventional, and a mix of … Continue Reading ‘The Nobodies’ review – Punchy political drama shows sudden changes of character
‘Lights Over Tesco Car Park’ online review – Space explored in UFO mockumentary
★★★ Productions like Lights Over Tesco Car Park make me miss participatory theatre in these difficult times. Armed with a tub of flying saucers sweets, the quartet behind Poltergeist Theatre, … Continue Reading ‘Lights Over Tesco Car Park’ online review – Space explored in UFO mockumentary
‘Lippy’ online review – Lipreading investigation leaves a lot to look into
★★★ You’ve missed the play. The start of Lippy is the post-show talk, the moderator – and creator of the whole production – Bush Moukarzal sits down with actor Mark O’Halloran to discuss what … Continue Reading ‘Lippy’ online review – Lipreading investigation leaves a lot to look into
‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ online review – James Corden shines in sensational slapstick
★★★★ The National Theatre at Home series gets off to an outrageous and cheery start with One Man, Two Guvnors. The 2011 production, starring James Corden, still conjures up laughter despite … Continue Reading ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ online review – James Corden shines in sensational slapstick
‘Wild’ online review – Mike Bartlett’s hotel room security drama is clever and comedic
★★★★ We see it a lot in spy dramas: a mysterious operative meets a person at threat and on the run, offers them support and the individual often accepts with … Continue Reading ‘Wild’ online review – Mike Bartlett’s hotel room security drama is clever and comedic
‘Eugenius!’ online review – Galactic 80s homage is good fun
★★★★ You aren’t supposed to take Eugenius! seriously. The musical tribute to 80s pop culture, with its many neon costumes and a whinging, baby bottle-sucking villain, is one evil laugh away … Continue Reading ‘Eugenius!’ online review – Galactic 80s homage is good fun
‘Henry V’ online review – Conquering king fails to captivate
★★ Henry V opens with a plea for the audience to work their “imaginary forces” when watching the play, given the stripped-back nature of the set (in this production, it’s … Continue Reading ‘Henry V’ online review – Conquering king fails to captivate
‘I and You’ online review – Maisie Williams’ perplexing poetry project
★★★ There is something slightly meta about Hampstead Theatre’s decision to place I and You on Instagram’s portrait video feature, IGTV. Caroline (Maisie Williams), the authoritarian and ‘impossible’ teenage protagonist in … Continue Reading ‘I and You’ online review – Maisie Williams’ perplexing poetry project
