Tartuffe: The Imposter
John Donnelly successfully adapts Molière’s classic 17th century satirical comedy for the modern-day stage, now showing at the National Theatre.
Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train
Set in the high security wing of Rikers Island, Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train boldly contrasts the stories of two inmates and the circumstances that led them there. On one hand, we have new prisoner Angel Cruz, played by Ukweli Roach, who shot a religious cult leader “in the ass”
Rattled: A spotlight on postnatal mental health
Rachel Harper shines in a brilliant solo show as a woman confronting her fractured childhood, shining a much-needed light on female mental health.
Cougar at the Orange Tree Theatre
Sexual politics and climate change aren’t two themes I’d naturally put together, but this play is proof that it works.
Obscure Shakespeare receives a fun new revival
Not considered a Shakespeare masterpiece by any measure, the Royal Shakespeare Company breathes some life into The Merry Wives of Windsor and manages a hilarious ‘Essex’.
Courtauld Impressionists: From Manet to Cézanne
A true celebration of art, with over forty veritable masterpieces showcasing the cream of Impressionism. But is it value for money?
Courtauld Impressionists: From Manet to Cézanne
A true celebration of art, with over forty veritable masterpieces showcasing the cream of Impressionism. But is it value for money?
Jeannie: An Enchanting Revival
A long-overdue journey into the repertoire of an overlooked female playwright, this is (shockingly) the first professional production of Jeannie in nearly 80 years. Within two hours we are taken on a whirlwind journey with protagonist Jeannie, who, upon receiving a generous inheritance following the death of her cantankerous father,
Walk Swiftly and With Purpose: a debut to remember
Simultaneously playful and insightful, this play offers a brilliantly realistic and nostalgic glimpse into the lives of four teenage girls as they navigate growing up in the 21st century.
Life in the Dark: a momentary escape from the hustle and bustle of London
An immersive experience that grabs your attention from the moment you enter to the moment you leave
All We Ever Wanted Was Everything: a fabulously fresh take on ‘gig theatre’
A tantalising blend of storytelling and live music, Hull-based theatre company Middle Child catapults us from decade to decade through the bittersweet stories of Leah and Chris.
A whole Lotto praise for this lesser-known Renaissance genius
Often overshadowed by his contemporaries, Lorenzo Lotto’s time has finally come in a rediscovery of the wonderfully idiosyncratic works of this Venetian painter.