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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

The Story review at the Other Room, Cardiff – ‘well-written thriller about the refugee crisis’ by Jafar Iqbal

Accused of being radicalised after returning home, a volunteer at a refugee camp  is cajoled and coerced into making a confession by

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:09PM
Monday, September 16, 2019

American Nightmare review at the Other Room, Cardiff – ‘frightening dystopia’ by Jafar Iqbal

The scariest aspect of Matthew Bulgo’s dystopian horror is that his near-future America may already exist. In the world of the play

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:48AM
Monday, March 18, 2019

Merched Caerdydd / Nos Sadwrn o Hyd review at Theatr Clwyd, Mold – ‘a Welsh-language double bill’ by Jafar Iqbal

Wales’ capital city connects the plays in this Welsh-language double bill from Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru. While Merched Caerdydd (Cardiff Girls) and Nos

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:49PM
Monday, April 30, 2018

Belonging review at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff – ‘a moving play about dementia’ by Jafar Iqbal

What separates Belonging from other recent plays about dementia is its focus on the wider social problem. The company has spent years

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:08PM
Thursday, March 15, 2018

Richard III Redux [or] Sara Beer [is/not] Richard III review at Chapter Arts Centre – ‘thought provoking’ by Jafar Iqbal

Kaite O’Reilly and Sara Beer follow up their 2016 collaboration, Cosy, with an incendiary look at the lack of inclusivity in theatre.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:02PM
Friday, February 23, 2018

Y Tad review at Pontio, Bangor – ‘an exceptional performance’ by Jafar Iqbal

In this Welsh language translation of Florian Zeller’s award-winning play, La Pere – in English, The Father – the Paris setting has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:21AM
Thursday, February 22, 2018

The Wood review at Torch Theatre, Milford Haven – ’emotional resonance’ by Jafar Iqbal

It’s fitting that Ifan Huw Dafydd enters through the same auditorium doors as the audience. His character, Dan, is the audience’s conduit

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:40AM
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

A Number review at the Other Room, Cardiff – ‘deftly directed and performed’ by Jafar Iqbal

Caryl Churchill’s A Number is, among many things, an exploration of whether love can be truly unconditional. Bernard discovers he is actually

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:38AM
Friday, February 9, 2018

Louder Is Not Always Clearer review at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff – ‘deeply moving’ by Jafar Iqbal

Jonny Cotsen’s autobiographical exploration of hearing and language might be personal to him but his story also has a wider resonance. Though

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:35AM
Friday, December 22, 2017

Aladdin review at Swansea Grand Theatre – ‘lacks energy’ by Jafar Iqbal

Despite some flashy costumes and a couple of impressive musical set pieces, this Qdos production of Aladdin takes a while to get

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:19AM
Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Aladdin review at the Riverfront, Newport – ‘refreshingly inclusive’ by Jafar Iqbal

The Riverfront’s pantomime makes for an enjoyable but somewhat bumpy magic carpet ride. The venue’s first panto co-production is pleasingly inclusive. Liam

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:42AM
Thursday, October 26, 2017

Little Wolf review at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff – ’emotionally charged’ by Jafar Iqbal

Alfred and Rita’s already troubled marriage worsens when their young son Wolf disappears. When he is discovered to be dead, long-suppressed memories

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:13AM
Friday, October 6, 2017

One Man, Two Guvnors review at Blackwood Miners’ Institute – ‘hilarious slapstick’ by Jafar Iqbal

High-energy, fast-paced comedies are a hallmark of Black Rat Productions’ back catalogue, so it’s no surprise that it sticks to the genre

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:53AM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Romeo and Juliet review at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff – ‘fresh and inventive’ by Jafar Iqbal

Omidaze Productions’ Shakespeare trilogy ends with an abridged retelling of Verona’s two star-cross’d lovers. The strongest elements of the previous two productions,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:08AM
Friday, March 17, 2017

The Nether review at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff – ‘a morality tale for the modern age’ by Jafar Iqbal

After a successful run at the Royal Court in 2014, Jennifer Haley’s controversial sci-fi drama receives its Welsh premiere, courtesy of Company

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:26AM
Monday, February 13, 2017

Macbeth review at Caerphilly Castle – ‘lacking in atmosphere’ by Jafar Iqbal

Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru brings a Welsh flavour to The Scottish Play, locating Shakespeare’s tragedy in Caerphilly Castle. It’s a potentially atmospheric space,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:55AM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards