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A one woman show that that lacks the emotional gravity to keep itself grounded

A heartfelt theatrical triptych that poses powerful questions about culture and community

Simon Stone's contemporary twist on Seneca's tragedy is as ferocious as it is thrilling

A confident revival of a production unsure of its footing

The production's grim emphasis on male violence towards women gives it an eerie resonance.

Well intentioned but overstuffed melodrama

A mime show about the tragedy and the beauty of being human, all too human.

Identity, Culture, and the Science performance Volume 1, From the Lab to the Streets is an intelligently curated series of interviews, essays, and meditations on theatre and its relationship to science.

As much a comedy of menace as it is a comedy of manners.

Somewhere in there is an interesting play waiting to escape and see the light of day.

An atonal family tragicomedy that descends into sitcom silliness

An on-stage sitcom unable to find its feet.

A meandering meditation on Zionism in desperate need of refinement

2022 got off to a shaky start. The shadow of Omicron loomed threatening another year of cancellations and a return to the online realm. But as soon as Covid worries dissipated and theatres reopened their doors with confidence, a gentle tide of scandals and uproars ebbed and flowed across the theatre world. Yes, theatre is back, but is it better than ever?

A forensic psychodrama that turns Othello's inner turmoil inside out.

There is an interesting theme emerging in the Royal Court's new season. Each play so far has been part of a paradigm shift towards exploring intensely personal stories and questions. It doesn't feel like a knee jerk reaction to a post Covid world. It feels like there is something more fundamental going on.

A biting satire on Victorian romanticism propped up by knockout performances

There is a growing trend of operas drawing inspiration from and working alongside the contemporary theatre world. Whether it is collaborations or borrowing ideas, in these tempestuous times for the performing arts our artistic ecosystem inevitably grows richer as a result.

A tender study into the blurred boundaries between desire and addiction

A gentle snapshot of a fractious family trying to heal its wounds