Despite a slightly muddled production, Tracey Sinclair finds that Arthur Miller’s The Crucible remains as compelling and relevant as ever.
Brighton
21 April 2017
Reviews • Brighton
Retro(per)spective at the Marlborough Theatre, Brighton
20 April 2017
By Tracey Sinclair
More than a greatest hits medley: Tracey Sinclair reviews Split Britches’s revisiting of over three decades of work.
5 April 2017
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Heads Up at the Marlborough Theatre, Brighton
Marlborough Theatre ⋄ April 4 2017
By Tracey Sinclair
Seeking a friend for the end of the world: Tracey Sinclair reviews Kieran Hurley’s apocalyptic one-man show.
17 March 2017
Reviews • Brighton
Review: Medea Electronica at The Old Market, Brighton
Old Market Theatre ⋄ 16 March 2017
By Tracey Sinclair
Ancient Greece set to synth pop: Tracey Sinclair reviews Pecho Mama’s retelling of the Medea myth.
13 March 2017
Reviews • Brighton
Review: Songs for the End of the World at The Old Market, Brighton
Old Market Theatre ⋄
By Tracey Sinclair
Singing us out in style: Tracey Sinclair reviews Dom Coyote & the Bloodmonkeys’ apocalyptic gig theatre.
8 March 2017
Reviews • Brighton
Review: Nell Gwynn at the Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 8 - 11 March 2017 and then touring
By Tracey Sinclair
A joy to watch: Tracey Sinclair reviews Jessica Swale’s Nell Gwynn, as part of its UK tour.
7 February 2017
Reviews • Brighton
Review: Gaslight at the Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ until 11 February 2017
By Tracey Sinclair
Over-mannered and under-nuanced: Tracey Sinclair reviews Anthony Banks’ production of Gaslight.
10 January 2017
Reviews • Brighton
Review: From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads at The Old Market, Brighton
The Old Market ⋄ 8 - 11 January 2017
By Tracey Sinclair
“Understands the poignant, personal nature of true fandom”: Tracey Sinclair reviews Adrian Berry’s tribute to the influence of David Bowie.
1 November 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Three Ribbons – Two Sisters at Brighton HorrorFest
Brighton HorrorFest ⋄ 30th October 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Slight, but suitably spooky: Tracey Sinclair reviews a double bill of shows at the Brighton HorrorFest.
11 October 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: A Room With A View at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 10th - 15th September 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
More a comedy of manners than compelling romance: Tracey Sinclair reviews Simon Reade’s new stage adaptation of E.M. Forster’s novel.
21 September 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: The Dresser at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 20th - 24th September 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Actors acting as actors: Tracey Sinclair reviews a revival of The Dresser ahead of its London run, with two excellent performances from Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith.
6 September 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Relatively Speaking at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 6th - 10th August 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Safely, but nicely, done: Tracey Sinclair reviews Alan Ayckbourn’s classic farce at the Theatre Royal Brighton.
19 August 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: What I Go To School For at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 18th - 20th August 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Ramshackle, rambunctious charm: Tracey Sinclair reviews Youth Music Theatre UK’s performance at the Theatre Royal Brighton.
9 August 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Present Laughter at the Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 8th - 13th August 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Tracey Sinclair reviews the theatrical equivalent of a Sunday night TV show at the Theatre Royal Brighton.
5 July 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National
Review: After Miss Julie at Theatre Royal Brighton
4th - 9th July 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
What can be rebuilt out of the old order? Tracey Sinclair reviews Patrick Marber’s take on Strindberg’s “depressingly relevant” play.