Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Brad Birch’s new play The Brink picks you up and shakes you. It challenges you and then lingers long in your mind after you leave the theatre. It creates questions, starts conversations an…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:16PMFriday, April 8, 2016
Suitcase Civilians’ current production; Wilde Tales, brings to life a series of short stories by Oscar Wilde. Adapted by Sepy Baghei, the show is an ensemble piece led by the ‘MC’ …
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:13PMSunday, April 3, 2016
Arthur Miller’s The Crucible may be one of the most frequently performed plays there is, meaning that any production of it will be met with high expectations. Although a wonderful play, th…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:20PMSaturday, March 26, 2016
On first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie is a show for children, but this explosion of fun can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. It is p…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:44PMFriday, March 18, 2016
The phrase ‘Quiet Violence’ is one coined by writer and performer Sophie Rose to describe all those little things we do to ourselves to make our lives just that bit harder. We buy cheap …
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:46PMTuesday, March 15, 2016
My Beautiful Black Dog discusses the topic of mental health exactly as it should be discussed. It is imperfect, fun and beautifully honest. Currently being performed at the Royal Festival Ha…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:10PMSaturday, February 27, 2016
Hello Norma Jeane is described in its programme as “a funny drama that is full of surprises”, and this statement is true. That being said, the drama often feels a little over-pla…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:49PMFriday, February 19, 2016
English National Opera’s new production of Norma marks the first time they have performed Bellini’s famous work in their 85-year history. Directed by Christopher Alden, the pro…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:33PMSaturday, February 6, 2016
“It’s just a normal dinner party!” “But it’s not though, is it.” In a last-ditch attempt to rekindle the spark in their long-term relationship, young couple Matt …
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:52AMThursday, February 4, 2016
It is the meticulous attention to detail in the direction (Bryony J. Thompson) that makes the Rosemary Branch Theatre’s production of Jane Eyre so special. Each moment is carefully crafted…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:10PMSaturday, January 30, 2016
It is fascinating to consider the amount of stories that evolve during one single train journey. People may be breaking up, making up or meeting for the first time. They could be happy, upse…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:34AMThursday, January 28, 2016
Bitter, cynical, thoroughly discontented; Malcolm Brown doesn’t know how to get his life back on track. Once a well-respected journalist, he now writes for a teenage gossip magazine and is…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:39PMWednesday, January 27, 2016
The fast pace and satire of You Tweet My Face Space make it a very funny show to watch. The show makes the (admittedly not very original) observation that we are all social media-obsessed: w…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:01PMSaturday, January 16, 2016
The dark themes explored in the script and direction of In/Out (A Feeling) possess such a level of authenticity, it is only once you leave the theatre that they truly resonate. As I travelle…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:30PMThursday, January 14, 2016
The Art of Laughter is a masterclass in physical acting that explores the cause and effect of laughter. Written and performed by Jos Houben, the hour-long soliloquy demonstrates how even the…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:50PMThursday, December 17, 2015
Going to a show on ice around the festive period is a popular choice, but there is a reason why these shows are performed in large arenas or ice rinks. Bewitchment on Black Ice is the first …
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:24PMFriday, December 11, 2015
Charles Court Opera’s annual “boutique” pantomime has become legendary in North London. Having eight sold out years under their belt, they have returned this year with another fantasti…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:52AMSaturday, December 5, 2015
There is something about the Rose Theatre that truly exudes charm. On arrival to watch the theatre’s new production of A Christmas Carol, I was enchanted by the warm greeting I received as…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:09PMSunday, November 15, 2015
It is extremely interesting to study people’s attitudes and opinions towards mental health in modern society. As someone with many loved ones who have previously or are currently suffering…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:03PMSunday, October 11, 2015
Following their highly acclaimed production of Into the Woods, All Star Productions have returned to Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre with another of Sondheim’s creations, A Little Night Mus…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:21AMThursday, October 8, 2015
Sat on a bench on a raised concrete platform, a man and woman have their backs to the audience. A slight gap between the two, they are quite still, staring out of the window in front of them…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:25PMSunday, September 27, 2015
The pub garden: a place intended for a light-hearted drink or quick cigarette, but often host to the deepest and most honest conversations. For Mark, John and Liz it is a place they have in …
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:00PMMonday, September 21, 2015
A prophet who was skilled in both art and poetry, the story of Orpheus is one of the most frequently told Greek myths throughout western culture, be that in art, opera, music or theatre. Tha…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:10PM“My life is a life of service” expresses Georgina to her friend Edith, in a statement that could be used to summarise the entirety of The White Feather. Set in the small East Ang…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:38PMSaturday, September 12, 2015
The newest revival of See What I Wanna See has Michael John LaChiusa’s musical making its London debut. Having premiered in New York’s Public Theatre in 2005, the cast is introducing the…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:50PMWednesday, September 9, 2015
Ever socialised with a couple and they suddenly begin to bicker? As you uncomfortably shuffle in your seat hoping for it to be over as quickly as possible, it gets increasingly heated and pe…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:22PMSunday, September 6, 2015
“She had no idea how much sadness she was going to experience in her life. She had no understanding of the idea of regret. She’d never drunk herself to sleep. She’d never deliberat…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:18AMThursday, August 27, 2015
Antic Disposition is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a new production of William Shakespeare’s Henry V. The critically-acclaimed company, which is known for its site-specific and…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:09PMSunday, August 23, 2015
Inspired by the real life story of Hieronymite nun Sister Juana Ines de la Cruz, Helen Edmundson’s play The Heresy of Love exudes as much wit as it does tragedy. After first being performe…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:34PMMonday, August 17, 2015
When first hearing of the Secret Theatre project, my intrigue outweighed my apprehension. With runs selling out before they even start, audience members seemingly love the risk of buying tic…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:39AMFriday, August 14, 2015
Penetrator draws in the typical crowd of twenty-somethings expecting a bit more vulgarity and shock factor in their theatre – and it delivers precisely that. Considered as one of the first…
SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:33PM 
