‘It’s the kind of weird theatre show that I want to bring all of my non-theatre friends to see’: Lilith Wozniak reviews Richard Allen’s show as part of Mayfest 2018.
National
21 May 2018
Reviews • Edinburgh
Review: Ma, Pa and the Little Mouths at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Until 19 May 2018
By David Pollock
‘The air of stifling, claustrophobic routine’: David Pollock reviews Martin McCormick’s absurdist play
20 May 2018
Reviews • Bristol
Review: The Nature of Why at Mayfest 2018
By Rosemary Waugh
Rosemary Waugh reviews the British Paraorchestra’s new work inspired by the theoretical physicist Richard Feynman, as part of Bristol’s Mayfest
15 May 2018
Reviews • York
Review: The Be All and End All at York Theatre Royal
4 - 19 May 2018
By Louise Jones
Louise Jones submits her examination paper for Jonathan Lewis’ play. (And promises she didn’t cheat.)
15 May 2018
Reviews • Bristol
Review: Contact Gonzo at Mayfest 2018
Next on 20 May in Weston-super-Mare
By Lilith Wozniak
‘Push and pull and stumble; pain and discomfort’: Lilith Wozniak reviews a show by Osaka-based collective Contact Gonzo at Bristol’s Mayfest.
15 May 2018
Reviews • York
Review: Half Breed at York Theatre Royal
UK tour 16 April- 9 June 2018
By Louise Jones
Chrysalis-like: Louise Jones reviews Natasha Marshall’s semi-autobiographical solo show
14 May 2018
Reviews • Brighton
Review: Rope at Brighton Fringe 2018
5 - 6 May, 10 - 12 May 2018
By Tracey Sinclair
‘Mounting claustrophobia’: Tracey Sinclair reviews Patrick Hamilton’s classic, as part of the Brighton Fringe 2018.
12 May 2018
Reviews • Chichester • National • Reviews
Review: random/generations at Chichester Festival Theatre
May 4 - June 2
By Eve Allin
With witnessing comes responsibility: Tinuke Craig’s double-bill debbie tucker green revival forces its audience into a community.
10 May 2018
Reviews • Brighton
Review: Why I Had to Leave the North at Brighton Fringe 2018
7 - 13 May 2018
By Tracey Sinclair
Fancy hats and flower arranging: Tracey Sinclair reviews comedian Simon Topping’s solo show.
8 May 2018
Reviews • Brighton
Review: Hymns for Robots at Brighton Fringe
By Tracey Sinclair
A sonic pioneer: Noctium Theatre tell the story of the woman who created the Doctor Who theme tune (and much more).
7 May 2018
Reviews • Galway • National • Reviews
Review: The Little Prince at Galway Theatre Festival
May 5 - May 7
By Chris McCormack
“What is essential is invisible”: Morgan Creative’s adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novella is handsome and imaginative.
7 May 2018
Reviews • Galway • National • Reviews
Review: The Streets Are Ours at Galway Theatre Festival
May 4 - May 7
By Chris McCormack
A drama as deluded as its characters: Robert Higgins’ debut play goes on an unconvincing journey.
4 May 2018
Reviews • Edinburgh • National • Reviews
Review: Creditors at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
April 27 - May 12
By Christine Irvine
Angry and childishly misogynistic: Stewart Laing’s new Strindberg adaptation doesn’t challenge itself enough.
4 May 2018
Reviews • Dublin
Review: On Raftery’s Hill at Abbey Theatre, Dublin
Until May 12
By Chris McCormack
Pain felt through generations: Marina Carr’s play explores psychological trauma and family.
2 May 2018
Reviews • Edinburgh • National • Reviews
Review: Gut at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
April 20 - May 12
By David Pollock
Fear in the 21st century: Frances Poet’s Bruntwood-shortlisted play is astute and unsettling.