An unsatisfying haunting: Liz Roche’s site-specific dance piece summons the literary ghosts of Dublin’s Merrion Square
National
20 September 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: Confirmation at the Lir Academy, Dublin
18 - 22 September 2018
By Chris McCormack
Chris McCormack reviews Xnthony’s musical memoir, as part of the Dublin Fringe 2018.
18 September 2018
Reviews • Bristol
Bristol review: A Haunted Existence at The Island
Until 23rd September
By Lilith Wozniak
Messages from the other side: Tom Marshman’s solo show summons the spirits of men persecuted for being gay in 1950s Britain.
15 September 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: Boy Child at the New Theatre, Dublin
13 - 15 September 2018
By Chris McCormack
‘Be kind. Be wise’: Chris McCormack reviews a spoken word performance as part of the Dublin Fringe.
13 September 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: Madhouse at Abbey Theatre, Dublin
7 - 22 September 2018
By Chris McCormack
‘Smart comedy’: Chris McCormack reviews a play about the historic treatment of metal health conditions.
12 September 2018
Reviews • Newcastle
Review: The Art of Cuddling and Other Things at Alphabetti Theatre
7 September 2018
By Tracey Sinclair
A group hug? Tracey Sinclair reviews a devised work by new North East company Circ Motif.
12 September 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: Unwoman Part III at Samuel Beckett Theatre
10 - 16 October 2018
By Chris McCormack
Nerve-shredding: Chris McCormack reviews a solo performance by Olwen Fouéré, as part of the Dublin Fringe.
10 September 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: AFTER at Project Arts Centre, Dublin
8 - 15 September 2018
By Chris McCormack
From “Shock” to “Acceptance”: Chris McCormack reviews a Dublin Fringe show about the end of everything.
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.