Category: Theatre

#ReviewIn72: ‘The Seagull’ at the Harold Pinter Theatre

Chris Fonseca, a Black man in a white shirt, stands on a stage and points at the audience. Text projected behind him reads: ‘But most days I’m too busy being Black.’

‘Follow the Signs’ review – Deaf dancer Chris Fonseca’s play is poppy, punchy and personal

A group of 12 children and young adults sit on a stage while, in the middle, a white woman stands and addresses them.

‘The Trials’ review – 90-minute jury drama does not do climate justice

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