Hope and pain: Hailey Bachrach writes on a hit musical following the fates of the ‘plane people’ who landed in Newfoundland, post 9/11.
Reviews
18 February 2019
Reviews
Review: 9 to 5 – The Musical at Savoy Theatre
By Francesca Peschier
Diamonds in a rhinestone world: Francesca Peschier writes on Dolly Parton’s musical theatre extravaganza.
18 February 2019
Reviews
Review: An American Clock at The Old Vic
By J N Benjamin
The roaring twenties: J N Benjamin writes on Arthur Miller’s suspenseful drama of an America in decline.
17 February 2019
Reviews
Review: All About Eve at Noël Coward Theatre
By Ava Wong Davies
Pure artifice: Ava Wong Davies writes on Ivo van Hove’s stylish, performative recasting of the backstage movie.
17 February 2019
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Review: Berberian Sound Studio, Donmar Warehouse
8th February - 30th March
By Hannah Greenstreet
The screams are real: Hannah Greenstreet writes on Tom Scutt and Joel Horwood’s chilling exploration of cinematic horror and aural illusions.
16 February 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: No Miracles Here at Northern Stage, Newcastle
15-16 February, then touring
By Tracey Sinclair
Keep the faith: Tracey Sinclair reviews the The Letter Room’s uplifting, music-filled performance about overcoming depression.
16 February 2019
Reviews • Manchester • National
Review: Mother Courage and Her Children at the Royal Exchange, Manchester
8 February - 2 March
By Aniqah Choudhri
Mixed messages: Aniqah Choudhri reviews a dystopian, future-set adaptation of Brecht’s political parable.
15 February 2019
Reviews • Brighton • National
Review: Cuckoo at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, Brighton
12 February
By Henry Gleaden
Untranslatable: Henry Gleaden writes on Jaha Koo’s melancholy performance about the personal impact of South Korea’s financial crisis.
13 February 2019
Reviews • Cardiff • National
Review: BLUE at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff
5-16 February
By Ben Kulvichit
A familiar family: Ben Kulvichit writes on Chippy Lane Production’s new play and its echoes of 20th Century American playwrights
11 February 2019
Reviews
Review: The Good Person of Szechwan at Barbican
By Duska Radosavljevic
The limits of goodness: Duska Radosavljevic writes on a staging of Brecht by Moscow Pushkin Drama Theatre.
9 February 2019
Reviews
Review: A Slight Ache/The Dumb Waiter at Harold Pinter Theatre
By Rosemary Waugh
Radio dramas and foley secrets: Rosemary Waugh writes on an ingenious staging of two vintage Pinters.
9 February 2019
Reviews • Birmingham • National
Review: Blue/Orange at Birmingham REP
1-16 February
By Eve Allin
Nightmare room: Eve Allin reviews Daniel Bailey’s surreal production of Joe Penhall’s dissection of systemic racism in the mental health care system.
8 February 2019
Reviews • Derby • National
Review: Noughts and Crosses at Derby Theatre
1-16 February, then touring
By Emily Holyoake
Young adult: Emily Holyoake on Pilot Theatre’s new staging of Malorie Blackman’s novel and theatre for teenage audiences.
8 February 2019
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Review: NOW19 Week 4 – Cuteness Forensics/ Ways to Submit at the Yard
5-9 February
By Ben Kulvichit
‘A sharp, metallic taste you’re not expecting’: Ben Kulvichit writes on strangeness and power in the Yard’s double-bill of live art by Tim Spooner & Tom Richards and Ira Brand.
7 February 2019
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Review: Cougar at Orange Tree Theatre
1 February - 2 March
By Sally Hales
Sweating the small stuff: Sally Hales reviews Rose Lewenstein’s new play, which explores climate change through an intimate depiction of a relationship.