221 stories by "Liz Dyer"
The play perfectly balances entertainment with an honest, powerful portrayal of the impact dementia can have on families and relationships. Highly recommended, but prepare to be put through …
What it lacks in terms of plot, it more than makes up for in its portrayal of the general mood in a world where it often feels things will never get better. An interesting and thought-provok…
Section 2 is an important and timely piece of theatre, raising awareness of the far-reaching impact of mental illness, and sectioning in particular. More than that though, it's a play about …
Adapted by Ruby Lawrence from a short story written in 1892 by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, The Yellow Wallpaper is an unsettling portrayal of a woman suffering from depression after the birth …
Leoe & Hyde, a musical theatre duo from Manchester, are preparing for the world premiere of their latest show GUY, a new gay rom-com about the hook-ups and downs of 21st-century dating …
Second Circle Theatre's artistic director Hannah Samuels talks about bringing their second show, Kiss Chase, to the Bunker Theatre as part of the Breaking Out season.
Though not without some problems, Into The Woods is nonetheless an ambitious and entertaining show, which puts an interesting new spin on a classic whilst retaining the wit and charm of the …
What would happen if almost every self-identifying woman in the world grew to nine foot tall? Sleepless Theatre Company explores this intriguing concept in Alex Wood's Nine Foot Nine at the …
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is brilliantly bonkers, and proves what I knew all along " that spelling really is fun. But the show also champions those who dare to be different …
Created by visually impaired writer Amy Bethan Evans, and starring two visually impaired actors, Libby's Eyes is a play about disability, the benefits system and sight loss.
The Night Alive is a poignant, humorous and intriguing portrayal of five unhappy people whose lives are changed in one fateful moment.
Kicking off on 11 June 2018, Breaking Out is a festival of world premiere shows by emerging theatre companies. One of those shows is Nathan Ellis' No One Is Coming to Save You from This Nois…
David Walliams, our much-loved TV funnyman, has teamed up with the Birmingham Stage Company to create a fun-packed yet thought-provoking show for all the family, from young to old.
Adam & Eve at the Hope Theatre, London has an atmosphere of simmering tension that keeps the audience on our guard from start to finish.
Stephen Sondheim's Into The Woods gets a 21st-century makeover this week at the Cockpit Theatre, as All Star Productions join forces with Trilby Productions to revive Tim McArthur's adaptati…
Following its critically acclaimed debut last year at the Brockley Jack, Broken Silence Theatre's Adam & Eve is returning for a longer run at Islington's Hope Theatre, now with new dire…
In the Shadow of the Mountain takes important steps towards raising awareness of the broad spectrum of mental illness, and Borderline Personality Disorder in particular.
Much like Chelsea and Bertie's romance, H.R. Haitch might not always be particularly elegant, but it's good fun, and its heart is in the right place. And if nothing else, it gives us a coupl…
Fox Hunting is a clear and powerfully effective attempt to understand the root causes of the problems with knife crime " let's hope both the play and its talented writer have the successful …
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Barry Hines' novel and I can think of no better way to mark the occasion than with this exquisite production of Kes.
Inspired by his memories of growing up in South East London, Michael Head's Worth a Flutter is an enjoyable comedy with hidden depths " a love story whose protagonists are simultaneously too…
A look around at audience reactions is enough to confirm that Grotty does what it sets out to do: bring an often overlooked subculture into the spotlight in a way that's both educational and…
Tumble Tuck is an uplifting and often hilarious study of a young woman as she comes to the realisation that true empowerment comes from within, not from the validation of others.
With this production of The Cherry Orchard, the Royal Exchange once again takes an important classic and makes it wonderfully accessible and relevant to the modern age. It is highly recommen…
Well done Spamalot " it rips off the motion picture (as promised in the title) admirably. We were whistling "always look on the bright side of life" and grinning all the way home.
