Tricycle Theatre, London: There are echoes of Lorca's House of Bernarda Alba in this appealing comedy set in New Orleans in 1836. The master of the house has recently died and his imperious partner attempts to protect her daughters from ill-advised liaisons with men. There the similarities end, though: black American playwright Marcus Gardley has a distinctive voice of his own. Read the full review
SOURCE: The Stage at 06:07AM on October 20, 2014