Wild and well-armed: Maddy Costa reviews Documental Theatre’s country and Western musical following a BHS employee robbed of her pension.
National
9 June 2019
Reviews • Edinburgh • National
Review: 549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
6-8 June
By Crystal Bennes
National heroes: Crystal Bennes writes on Scottish nationalism in her review of Wonder Fools’ play about four Scottish miners who volunteered to fight in the Spanish Civil War.
9 June 2019
Reviews • Cardiff • National
Review: Neither Here Nor There at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff
7-9 June
By Ben Kulvichit
You and I, here and there: Ben Kulvichit responds to Jo Fong and Sonia Hughes’ participatory piece by setting a timer for six minutes.
8 June 2019
Reviews • Cardiff • National
Review: Cotton Fingers at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
5-8 June, then touring
By Lilith Wozniak
Speaking out: Lilith Wozniak reviews a new play from National Theatre Wales about abortion and the dangers of silence, set between Ireland and Wales.
8 June 2019
Reviews • Ipswich • National
Review: The Ladder at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
4 June, then touring
By Jackie Montague
Down memory lane: Hoipolloi’s last entry in their Loose Change Trilogy features Shôn Dale-Jones’ alter-ego and reconstructed memories of his late father.
2 June 2019
Reviews • National • Newcastle
Review: A Thousand Splendid Suns at Northern Stage, Newcastle
30 May - 15 June
By Tracey Sinclair
‘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 Harvey Bassett
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.