West Yorkshire Playhouse, LeedsA compelling coming-of-age story about five hopefuls set to compete in a poetry 'slam' competitionSmoke hazes the stage. Close to the audience, five microphones, ranged in a row, glisten in shafts of dim light. Centre stage, soft beams open a circle in darkness. Five teenagers gather: heads lower; arms reach around each other's shoulders; bodies lean tautly inwards. Side lights shear a …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:48AM on June 18, 2017