Bull, Young Vic, review: 'tense' by Laura Barnett

Mike Bartlett's muscular play about bullying in the workplace is powerful and painful, says Laura Barnett

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 7:34am on January 19, 2015[SHARE]

Second comings: the artists who found success the long way round by Laura Barnett

Ever dreamed of packing it all in and becoming an artist? Meet four people who prove it's never too late to follow your heart " from the sociologist bagging poetry prizes in her 60s, to the …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:00pm on January 11, 2015[SHARE]

Rising stars of 2015: playwright Sam Holcroft by Laura Barnett

The dramatist Sam Holcroft brings her background in developmental biology to the dissection of human relationshipsSee the Observer's rising stars of 2015 in fullRising stars of 2015: artist …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 4:00am on December 28, 2014[SHARE]

Tiger Country review " a remarkable snapshot of the health service by Laura Barnett

Hampstead theatre, LondonFirst staged in 2011, Nina Raine's authoritative play skilfully captures the incredible demands placed upon a hospital Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 3:00am on December 21, 2014[SHARE]

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Richmond Theatre, review: 'a good bet' by Laura Barnett

Evil queen Jerry Hall is the main event in this proficient production of a traditional Christmas panto, says Laura Barnett

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 8:42am on December 12, 2014[SHARE]

The Realness review " sparky new musical by Laura Barnett

Hackney Downs Studios, LondonThis ambitious co-production from a charity that works with young people from care backgrounds has an energy and professionalism worthy of the West End Continue …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:04pm on December 6, 2014[SHARE]

Dick Whittington and His Cat, Lyric Hammersmith: 'warm and witty' by Laura Barnett

This radical reboot of Dick Whittington puts more traditional pantomimes in the shade, says Laura Barnett

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 6:12am on December 4, 2014[SHARE]

Nevilles Island review highly enjoyable, not always convincing by Laura Barnett

Duke of Yorks, LondonTim Firths 1992 comedy offers plenty of laughs and a stunning set but suffers from a weak denouement Interview: Nevilles Island star Adrian Edmondson on his work with Ri…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:05pm on October 25, 2014[SHARE]

The House that Will Not Stand, Tricycle Theatre, review: 'a drama cum ghost story' by Laura Barnett

A new play at the Tricycle Theatre is full of insight but not quite spooky enough, says Laura Barnett

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 11:23am on October 22, 2014[SHARE]

East Is East review a welcome revival for Ayub Khan-Dins multicultural comedy by Laura Barnett

Trafalgar Studios, LondonJane Horrocks leads a first-rate cast, but does the play still address the issues faced by todays British Muslims? Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:05pm on October 18, 2014[SHARE]

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, review: 'shimmering' by Laura Barnett

James Dacre's revival of Tennessee Williams' 1955 play has overcome backstage problems remarkably well, says Laura Barnett

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 8:20am on October 3, 2014[SHARE]

Dogfight review the song of misogyny by Laura Barnett

Southwark PlayhouseThis controversial musical about US marines on the eve of war is a critique not a celebration of macho posturing Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:05pm on September 6, 2014[SHARE]

Actors' advice to actors: 'Costumes catching fire can be fun' by Laura Barnett

How do you get over stage fright? Learn your lines? Make the most of auditions? Handle rejection? Stars of stage and screen tell their secrets to Laura Barnett, in this extract from her new …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 2:00am on August 28, 2014[SHARE]

Edinburgh Festival 2014, Alison Jackson: A Story in the Public Domain (La Trashiata), review: 'a damp squib' by Laura Barnett

Artist Alison Jackson has brought her first "opera", in which celeb lookalikes mouth along to famous arias, to Summerhall on the Edinburgh Fringe. Laura Barnett is unimpressed

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 6:56am on August 22, 2014[SHARE]

Edinburgh Festival 2014, Janis Joplin: Full Tilt, Assembly Checkpoint, review: 'hugely enjoyable' by Laura Barnett

Janis Joplin: Full Tilt, conceived and directed by Cora Bissett, is part live gig, part play. Laura Barnett applauds a brilliantly innovative show

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 7:03am on August 21, 2014[SHARE]

Edinburgh Festival 2014, Simon Callow in Juvenalia, Assembly Hall, review: 'resonant but wearisome' by Laura Barnett

Simon Callow's stage turn as Juvenal has some spine-tingling moments, says Laura Barnett - but not enough

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 12:58pm on August 20, 2014[SHARE]

Edinburgh Festival 2014, 50 Shades! The Musical, Assembly Hall, review: 'great fun' by Laura Barnett

Laura Barnett reviews the parody of EL James' trilogy

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 6:11am on August 19, 2014[SHARE]

Edinburgh Festival 2014: I Killed Rasputin, Assembly George Square Theatre, review: 'ill at ease' by Laura Barnett

Comedian Richard Herring has hit on a fascinating subject in his play about Rasputin's infamous killer, Prince Felix Yusupov - but his script can't quite decide whether it's funny or not, sa…

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 6:40am on August 18, 2014[SHARE]

Did I really stink? How actors cope with a critical mauling by Laura Barnett

Meera Syal ignores them, John Hurt gets drunk and writes to them, Peter Egan thinks he's fair game ... Five actors tell us how they respond to the critics Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 3:00am on August 18, 2014[SHARE]

Did I really stink? How actors cope with a critical mauling by Laura Barnett

Meera Syal ignores them, John Hurt gets drunk and writes to them, Peter Egan thinks he's fair game ... Five actors tell us how they respond to the critics' Diana Rigg: No Turn Unstoned " a g…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 3:00am on August 18, 2014[SHARE]

Edinburgh Festival 2014, Minetti, Royal Lyceum Theatre, review: 'touching' by Laura Barnett

A moving meditation on failed ambition

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 9:52am on August 17, 2014[SHARE]

Edinburgh Festival 2014: Nancy Dell'Olio: Rainbows from Diamonds, Gilded Balloon, review: 'a missed opportunity' by Laura Barnett

Nancy Dell'Olio has both charm and chutzpah to spare, as her Fringe debut proves - but her show is desperately in need of development, says Laura Barnett

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 5:10am on August 16, 2014[SHARE]

Edinburgh Festival 2014, An Afternoon with Dame Diana Rigg, Assembly Checkpoint, review: 'delicious' by Laura Barnett

In a 10-day stint at the Edinburgh Fringe, Diana Rigg examines some of history's nastiest theatre reviews. Laura Barnett is entertained

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 12:07pm on August 15, 2014[SHARE]

Edinburgh Festival 2014, Broke, Pleasance Dome, review: 'clear-sighted' by Laura Barnett

Laura Barnett finds the Paper Birds' latest show, an examination of our often vexed relationship with money, both brave and slapdash

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 6:32am on August 15, 2014[SHARE]

Edinburgh Festival 2014: Every Brilliant Thing, Roundabout at Summerhall, review: 'solid gold heart' by Laura Barnett

A surprisingly uplifting show about living with depression, says Laura Barnett

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 10:46am on August 14, 2014[SHARE]