Hat trick: Tracey Sinclair reviews Mike Edwards’ ‘smart and eloquent’ solo show which smiles through grief.
Tracey Sinclair

Articles by Tracey Sinclair
28 February 2020
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: Black Waters at Northern Stage
25-26 February, then touring
By Tracey Sinclair
Untaught history: Tracey Sinclair writes on Phoenix Dance Theatre’s unravelling of two instances of British colonial violence.
22 February 2020
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: Riot Act at Live Theatre, Newcastle
By Tracey Sinclair
Know your history: Tracey Sinclair reviews Alexis Gregory’s one-man show channelling the history of LGBTQ+ activism.
20 February 2020
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: Ladybones at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
18-21 February, then touring
By Tracey Sinclair
The skull in the backpack: Tracey Sinclair reviews Sorcha McCaffrey’s autobiographical show about the realities of living with OCD.
22 November 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: Ticker at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
19-23 November
By Tracey Sinclair
Same old story: Tracey Sinclair writes on an ‘impressively slick’ solo show which falls into the trap of giving oxygen to its narrator’s toxic outlook.
17 November 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: One Under at Live Theatre
12-13 November, then touring
By Tracey Sinclair
Unravelling grief: Tracey Sinclair reviews a touring production from Graeae of Winsome Pinnock’s play unspooling a tragic event.
31 October 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: Alex and Eliza at Northern Stage
29th October, then touring
By Tracey Sinclair
Life story: Tracey Sinclair writes on Umar Butt’s charming, personal show about his grandmother’s life, set during the Partition of India.
17 October 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: Isolation at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
15-18 October
By Tracey Sinclair
Disruptive behaviour: Tracey Sinclair writes on Elijah Young’s ‘vinegar-sharp’ piece about teenagers in a daytime detention class.
10 October 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: Bluebeard at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
8-12 October
By Tracey Sinclair
High life: Tracey Sinclair reviews Camasido Club’s ‘glitter-soaked morality tale’ about powerful men and the commodification of youth.
27 September 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: Wasteland at Northern Stage, Newcastle
25-26 September, then touring
By Tracey Sinclair
‘Illicit excitement’: Tracey Sinclair on post-industrial working class disenfranchisement in Gary Clarke’s contemporary dance take on the 90’s rave scene.
19 September 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: Toast at Northern Stage, Newcastle
17-21 September, then touring
By Tracey Sinclair
Sweet and sharp: Tracey Sinclair writes on nostalgia, family and food in an adaptation of Nigel Slater’s memoir.
13 September 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Northern Stage
11-14 September, then touring
By Tracey Sinclair
Comedy over chemistry: Tracey Sinclair writes on an uneven production from the Watermill Ensemble with lacking lovers but plentiful laughs.
19 July 2019
Reviews • National
Review: Where Do All the Dead Pigeons Go? at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
16-19 July
By Tracey Sinclair
Fly me to the moon: Tracey Sinclair reviews Scott Turnbull’s offbeat, cheeky solo show about a lonely astronaut.
18 July 2019
Reviews • National
Review: Bobby Robson Saved My Life at The Customs House, South Shields
16 July - 20 July
By Tracey Sinclair
A tale of two plays: Tracey Sinclair writes about place, sport and culture in a new play about the much loved footballer and manager.
5 July 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: *gender not included at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle
2nd, 13th July
By Tracey Sinclair
‘Cheekiness and verve’: Tracey Sinclair reviews Melody Sproates’ debut show, an entirely lip-synced exploration of life as a young non-binary person.