57 stories by "Charlie Wilks"
On first glance, these two may seem like an odd pairing. The pair became friends back in 2017, after having so much fun working together on Shaggy's Don't Make Me Wait. After this they decid…
Iseult Golden and David Horan's story speaks of family struggle, adolescent development and the complexities of the education system. Looking also at class division and culture, it asks ques…
This is Edward Hall's last production as Artistic Director. After almost 10 years he is stepping down to make way for pastures new. Before he joined the Hampstead was under threat of closure…
Ell and Mary are best friends, and also ex-girlfriends. When Mary came over to Ell in the pub two years ago, asking her to make a show, the pair didn't know each other. Now, they seem to und…
Demi is the bastard son of a Nigerian woman and the Greek god Zeus. Half mortal, he has strong elemental power, but also possesses an insane talent in playing basketball. Spanning through Gr…
In an ordinary part of the north, Hope and Katie work at their local corner shop. Life is pretty good for them they know their routine and are happy with it. For Katie, the shop is a safe pl…
Expect lots of frights and surprises in this production, as the hit from 10 years ago makes its way back to where it all started. After many transfers, tours and a well-received film, Jeremy…
Alistair's mum and dad have split up his life is about to change. The pair's separation seems initially very mature and amicable, but it soon turns toxic and things begin to get out of contr…
Over recent years The Yard has developed a reputation for staging bold and pretty out there productions, usually boding well with audiences and generating a definite buzz about the space.
Based on August Strindberg's A Dream Play 1901, SAGA is an effective blend of text and physical comedy, investigating what happens when an outsider visits a place that has problems. Presente…
Penelope Skinner's monologue arrives at Soho Theatre, after a successful stint in Edinburgh. It's a piece that packs the subtlest of punches, as it gently reveals what's currently going on i…
Four women, along with the assistance of their stage manager Chrystal, attempt to create a proposal for a new female-led prison drama - one that this time actually details the truth of the j…
The Bush has had non-stop success after success with their recent programming, however this show misses the mark by a lot. Roy Alexander Weise, whose career has also gone from strength to st…
Seven performers individually enter the space and stare. They stare at us for a long while. One of them speaks then another and so on. They continue this pattern, mixing it up with movement …
Following on from a traumatic incident that occurred months ago, two individuals become the best of friends, despite the unlikeliest of circumstances. Rocked by tragedy, soft animals is an i…
Greed can do terrible things to a person. The desire to constantly make money will inevitably lead to ethics being lost, friendships being tainted and mistakes being made. The themes of pain…
Willy Hudson walks onto the stage in nothing but a towel, asking a member of the audience to help him put his underwear on. The action is repeated for a t-shirt and some shorts. He continual…
A society is in ruins, and in this tale of depression, dependency and deluge, the human experience is voyeuristically examined, to reveal what happens when you leave folks behind. Focusing i…
Throughout this 75-minute cabaret spectacular, stars of the London queer scene come together to provide a variety show like no other. Featuring an eclectic mix of song, music and comedy, it'…
Caning may be something from long in the past, but in Mark Ravenhill's new drama it's all anybody ever seems to talk about. Following the narrative of a teacher under siege from the kids he …
Natasha Gordon's glorious writing debut, under Roy Alexander Weise's direction, transfers to the West End, managing to retain all of the magic it held whilst on the Dorfman stage. Following …
This is a really sweet show. It's one that enchants its audience, inviting them into a story of vulnerability, queer identity and synchronised swimming.
Ellie Kendrick's writing debut is a one-hour attack on the senses. Visceral and to the point, the Royal Court Upstairs stage is alive with the anarchic cry for unity and retribution. The pla…
Snow isn't yet falling all around us. And I haven't seen the Coca Cola truck stopping by. But John Lewis has released their advert, so I suppose it's beginning to look a little like Christma…
Lucy Pearman is a comedienne that's unfamiliar to me, but after watching their stellar show Fruit Loop the other evening, they are now cemented in my brain as someone very special. The reaso…
