‘Battered but not broken’: Tracey Sinclair writes on a confronting adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s novel set in war-torn Kabul.
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29 May 2019
Reviews • Edinburgh • National
Review: The Duchess [of Malfi] at The Lyceum, Edinburgh
17 May - 8 June, then touring
By Crystal Bennes
Reinterpreting revenge: Crystal Bennes writes on contemporary relevance in Zinnie Harris’s retelling of John Webster’s bloody tragedy.
22 May 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: Deeds Not Words at Northern Stage, Newcastle
21 May
By Tracey Sinclair
Stark reminder: Tracey Sinclair writes on Abbot Dance Theatre’s commemoration of the women’s suffrage movement.
21 May 2019
Reviews • Bristol • National
Review: We Can Time Travel at Bristol Old Vic
16-18 May, then touring
By Lilith Wozniak
‘Irresistible forward momentum’: Lilith Wozniak reviews composer and theatre-maker Dom Coyote’s time-hopping storytelling show.
20 May 2019
Reviews • Brighton • National
Review: Séancers at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Brighton
16-17 May
By Henry Gleaden
Ritual resurrection: Henry Gleaden writes on Nigerian-American performance artist Jaamil Olawale Kosoko’s heady, emotional summoning of the Black dead.
19 May 2019
Reviews • Bristol • National
Review: Louder is Not Always Clearer at Bristol Old Vic
By Ben Kulvichit
Getting the message across: Ben Kulvichit writes on communication and clarity in Mr and Mrs Clark’s show made with deaf performer Jonny Cotsen.
11 May 2019
Reviews • Doncaster • National
Review: The Man Without a Past at CAST, Doncaster
8 May, then touring
By John Murphy
Odd occurrences: John Murphy reviews a surreal, funny adaptation of Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki’s 2002 film.
10 May 2019
Reviews • Manchester • National
Review: ONE at HOME, Manchester
8-10 May
By James Varney
Power play: James Varney writes on the dangerous games of Bert Lesca and Nasi Voutsas’ trilogy-ending follow-up to Eurohouse and Palmyra.
7 May 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: Shine at Live Theatre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
2-11 May, then touring
By Lauren Vevers
Shine on: Lauren Vevers reviews a galvanising coming-of-age story from rapper and actor Kema Sikazwe.
30 April 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: The Isle of Brimsker at Northern Stage
29-30 April, then touring
By Tracey Sinclair
‘A magic box of delights’: Tracey Sinclair reviews Frozen Light’s tactile, sensory show for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
28 April 2019
Reviews • Reviews • York
Review: Cult of K*nzo at York Theatre Royal
25 April, then touring
By Catherine Love
Stitching stories: Catherine Love on Paula Varjack’s complicated love letter to fashion.
23 April 2019
Reviews • Bristol • National
Review: The Deep Sea Seekers at The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
17-22 April
By Lilith Wozniak
Deep cuts from DJ Anglerfish: Lilith Wozniak on The Wardrobe Ensemble’s latest instalment in their Seekers series for younger years.
23 April 2019
Reviews • Manchester • National
Review: Muckers at Z-Arts, Manchester
13 April, then touring
By Aniqah Choudhri
‘A dark wonderland’: Aniqah Choudhri finds beauty in the flamenco, vaginas and talking toilets of Caroline Horton’s new family show.
20 April 2019
Reviews • Birmingham • National
Review: The Half God of Rainfall at Birmingham REP
16-20 April, then touring
By Ben Kulvichit
Improbable feats: Ben Kulvichit writes on heroes and villains in Inua Ellams’ new play, which fuses Greek and Yoruba mythology.
18 April 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: Bicycles and Fish at Northern Stage, Newcastle
16 April
By Tracey Sinclair
‘Sharpness and spikiness’: Tracey Sinclair reviews Katie Arnstein’s nostalgia-laced debut show about a feminist coming-of-age.