From “Shock” to “Acceptance”: Chris McCormack reviews a Dublin Fringe show about the end of everything.
National
10 September 2018
Reviews • Bristol
Review: Baba’s Song at the Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
4 - 5 September, then touring
By Lilith Wozniak
Lilith Wozniak reviews a new show about raising children, Russian folklore and how the theatre industry supports mothers.
10 September 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: Susie and the Story Shredder at Project Arts Centre, Dublin
9 - 16 September 2018
By Chris McCormack
Stories are forbidden, but artistry has flourished elsewhere: Chris McCormack reviews a ‘wonderful’ children’s show at the Dublin Fringe.
7 September 2018
Reviews • Nottingham
Review: Sweet Charity at Nottingham Playhouse
31 August – 22 September 2018
By Peter Kirwan
More to life than love: Peter Kirwan reviews the Nottingham Playhouse’s first musical in over a decade.
28 August 2018
Reviews • Edinburgh
Edinburgh Review: La Cenerentola at Festival Theatre
24 – 26 August 2018
By Crystal Bennes
A frenzied, facetious production: Crystal Bennes reviews Opéra de Lyon’s performance of Rossini’s Cinderella.
28 August 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: Roman Fever at Bewley’s Café Theatre, Dublin
8 August - 8 September 2018
By Chris McCormack
A study in dominance: Chris McCormack reviews the stage adaptation of Edith Wharton’s short story.
23 August 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: FRNKNSTN at Abbey Theatre
21 August - 1 September 2018
By Chris McCormack
Abandonment and despair: Chris McCormack reviews a new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece.
22 August 2018
Reviews • Edinburgh
Edinburgh Review: The Beggar’s Opera at King’s Theatre
16 - 19 August 2018
By Crystal Bennes
‘Deeply, profoundly ridiculous, but an enjoyable night at the theatre all the same’: Crystal Bennes reviews an attempted update of John Gay’s ballad opera.
18 August 2018
Reviews • Newcastle
Review: When the Boat Comes In at South Shields Customs House
16 - 25 August 2018
By Tracey Sinclair
Little but hard choices: Tracey Sinclair reviews a stage adaptation of James Mitchell’s TV series.
16 August 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: A Skull in Connemara at Olympia Theatre, Dublin
15 August - 1 September 2018
By Chris McCormack
Chris McCormack reviews Martin McDonagh’s bleak comedy about ‘pioneering gravediggers, alcoholic priests and corrupt police’.
13 August 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Kilkenny Art Festival
10 - 18 August 2018
By Chris McCormack
Content with Hermia? LOL: Chris McCormack reviews a version of Shakespeare’s comedy ‘that revels in human folly’.
5 August 2018
Reviews • Edinburgh
Edinburgh Review: Waiting for Godot at the Edinburgh Lyceum
3 - 12 August 2018
By Rosemary Waugh
Friendship and doodling: Rosemary Waugh reviews Druid Theatre’s staging of Beckett at the Edinburgh International Festival.
4 August 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: Idlewild at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin
10 July - 11 August 2018
By Chris McCormack
Gravediggers: Chris McCormack reviews a play about gangland violence and childhood friendship.
25 July 2018
Reviews • Galway
Review: Orfeo ed Euridice at Galway International Arts Festival
23 - 29 July 2018
By Chris McCormack
‘Hauntingly beautiful’: Chris McCormack reviews Gluck’s opera as part of this year’s festival in Galway.
23 July 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: Come on Home at the Abbey Theatre
17 July - 4 August 2018
By Chris McCormack
‘A painful confrontation with an unaccepting place’: Chris McCormack reviews Rachel O’Riordan’s production of a new play about returning to Ireland after 20 years of family exile.