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★★★★ Good grief, Black Mirror‘s Rafe Spall is astonishing in the loud and chaotic Death of England, Roy Williams and Clint Dyer’s vivid tale of Cockney geezer Michael Fletcher processing … Continue Reading ‘Death of England’ review – Rafe Spall triumphs in riotous reflection on identity
Whether they be real or otherworldly, this adaptation captures the spark of stories and adventures – ★★★★★ This mesmerising myth stands proudly alongside The Curious Incident of the Dog in … Continue Reading ‘The Ocean at the End of the Lane’ review – Neil Gaiman’s fairytale is thrilling theatrical fantasy
The most intriguing story in Annie Baker’s elaborate boardroom tale is the one that’s left unspoken – ★★★ We all appreciate the need for stories in our present society (or … Continue Reading ‘The Antipodes’ review – Storytelling roundtable is a brainstorm in a teacup
Cecilia Noble delivers another powerful National performance in a play about what keeps us going when everything around us falls apart – ★★★★ The Dorfman Theatre, incredibly intimate and minimalist, … Continue Reading ‘Faith, Hope and Charity’ review – Striking look at community in austerity Britain
Creative sound design elevates an otherwise mediocre play from The Writer‘s Ella Hickson – ★★★ The audience is all ears for the National Theatre’s latest Dorfman production. Listening in through … Continue Reading ‘ANNA’ review – Secrets revealed in ambitious audio-visual thriller
★★★★ – Victimisation and punishment are closely examined in this unsettling, thought-provoking and intense co-production from Steppenwolf Theatre Company and the National Theatre. ‘Enjoyable’ is certainly not the best word … Continue Reading ‘Downstate’ review – A tough, challenging and powerful test of humanity and sympathy
Blanchett makes a phenomenal National Theatre debut alongside co-star Stephen Dillane in this dark but disorientating production exploring gender roles – ★★★½ It’s understandable to see why the details of … Continue Reading ‘When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other’ review – Cate Blanchett shocks in Martin Crimp’s violent, confusing play
