Liam O'Dell

Liam is a mildly deaf journalist, campaigner and theatre critic.

A white man with brown scruffy hair, a blue jacket and jeans has his arms outstretched on a theatre stage. Behind him is an arch, lit up in bright white. It looks a tad spiritual.

‘Cruise’ review – Vital, vibrant and visceral tribute to HIV crisis and sensational Soho

A brown woman with tied up black hair, a red jacket and blue jeans sings on stage behind a microphone stand and with an acoustic guitar in her hands.

‘Manic Street Creature’ at the Edinburgh Fringe review – Radiant gig theatre explores mental health’s messiness

Two woman embrace on stage, both are giving the other a hard stare

‘Sap’ at the Edinburgh Fringe review – Lyrical monologue is exciting and electrifying

Left, in the foreground, a young Black boy in black school uniform stands and buries his head in his hands. In the background, a Black woman has her back to the camera as she places two hands on the notice board on the classroom wall in front of her.

‘My Voice Was Heard But It Was Ignored’ at the Edinburgh Fringe review – A vital, visceral lesson

A person with short black hair, circular glasses, pink top and green shorts is on all fours on the floor of a theatre stage.

‘Blue & Pip’ at the Edinburgh Fringe review – Endearing and emotional endometriosis tale

A group of young people sit on the ground on-stage. Two people stand and hold a sign ‘courage calls to courage everywhere’.

‘The Kettling’ at the Edinburgh Fringe review – Protest play is pretty packed