A warning against consumerism: Naia Headland-Vanni reviews 1927’s Golem, on tour in Bristol.
Bristol
2 June 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: Sirens at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol
1 - 3 June 2017
By Rosemary Waugh
It’s a wrap: Rosemary Waugh reviews one of the last ever performances of Ontroerend Goed’s superb Sirens.
22 May 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: A Brimful of Asha at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol
16 - 20 May 2017
By Rosemary Waugh
Being wooed: Rosemary Waugh reviews Ravi Jain’s show about arranged marriage and families.
17 May 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: A Spark and a Beating Heart at Trinity Centre, Bristol
11 - 13 May 2017
By Rosemary Waugh
Theatre Theresa May should be watching: Rosemary Waugh reviews Firebird Theatre’s new work about their company and how it got its name.
14 May 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: Medea at the Bristol Old Vic
5 – 27 May 2017
By Lucian Waugh
“A superbly executed concept by a blisteringly talented group”: Lucian Waugh reviews a modern update of Medea that shares much in common with opera.
30 April 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: The Tenant at Kings Weston House, Bristol
26 - 27 April 2017
By Rosemary Waugh
A portrait of an artist: Rosemary Waugh reviews Concert Theatre’s take on Anne Brontë’s novel.
29 April 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: Eclipse at The Station, Bristol
24 – 25 April 2017
By Rosemary Waugh
Friends until the end of time: Rosemary Waugh reviews Alice Nicholas’s new play about transgender teenagers.
17 April 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: Tartuffe at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol
6 April - 6 May 2017
By Rosemary Waugh
Weirder than Westminster: Rosemary Waugh reviews Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory’s modern Molière.
13 April 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: Offside at the Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
Wardrobe Theatre ⋄ 7 - 8 April 2017
By Naia Headland-Vanni
Making Steph Houghton proud: Naia Headland-Vanni reviews Sabrina Mahfouz and Hollie McNish’s play about female footballers.
6 April 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: The Red Shoes at Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol Hippodrome ⋄ 4 - 8 April 2017
By Kate Wyver
Red shoes and red chairs: Kate Wyver responds to Matthew Bourne’s obsessive and passionate ballet.
25 March 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: Escaped Alone at the Bristol Old Vic
Bristol Old Vic ⋄ 22 - 26 March 2017
By Rosemary Waugh
Escaped Alone x 4: Rosemary Waugh provides yet another review of Escaped Alone.
17 March 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: A Doll’s House at the Alma Tavern, Bristol
Alma Tavern Theatre ⋄ 14 - 18 March 2017
By Elena Angelides
Intense claustrophobia: Elena Angelides reviews Simon Stephens’ adaptation of A Doll’s House.
17 March 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: The Road To Huntsville at Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol
Tobacco Factory ⋄ 14 - 17 March 2017
By Rosemary Waugh
Penmanship: Rosemary Waugh reviews Stephanie Riding’s work about writing to male prisoners on death row.
10 March 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: Pulling Out at the Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
Wardrobe Theatre ⋄ 8 - 11 March 2017
By Naia Headland-Vanni
Sensitive, witty and compassionate: Naia Headland-Vanni reviews Documental Theatre’s play about about young fatherhood.
6 March 2017
Reviews • Bristol
Review: Junkyard at the Bristol Old Vic
Bristol Old Vic ⋄ 24 February - 18 March 2017 (then touring)
By Kate Wyver
A rallying cry for the celebration of imagination: Kate Wyver reviews Jack Thorne’s new musical at the Bristol Old Vic.