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302 stories by "Louise Penn"

'Engrossing from the first moment': A SPLINTER OF ICE " Original Theatre Company (Online review) by Louise Penn

A Splinter of Ice is a 'tell, not show' play but it is engrossing from the first moment, and the characters feel completely believeable with their moments of resigned boredom, creaks of agei…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 9:00am on April 17, 2021[SHARE]

'Constantly surprises with the visuals it gives us': NO FUTURE " Camden People's Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

The second commission in the Outside the Box series, No Future (written by Adam Welsh) is a multi-dimensional project bridging film, theatre and installation.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on April 16, 2021[SHARE]

'Brings out the emotional heart of the piece': ANTIGONE " Brave Mirror Productions (Online review) by Louise Penn

For Bristol-based Brave Mirror Productions, Antigone is adapted and directed by Jamie Saul, performed on Zoom, and edited by Thomas Duggan. The ten-strong cast are led by Gemma Lee (a powerf…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on April 14, 2021[SHARE]

'Displays a lot of good ideas': GENERAL SECRETARY " Applecart Arts by Louise Penn

Applecart Arts' General Secretary is a two-hander written and performed by two undoubtedly intelligent performers, Cassie Symes and Georgina Thomas, also known as Thick 'n' Fast. Their ideas…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 9:00am on April 13, 2021[SHARE]

'An enjoyable reimagining of this story': PYGMALION " Talking Gods Festival (Online review) by Louise Penn

All this week, you can find a free premiere each night from Ross McGregor's Talking Gods series of new plays on the website of theatre company Arrows & Traps, who specialise in classic a…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00pm on April 7, 2021[SHARE]

'Strangers can share the most profound things': OPEN MIC " Soho Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

This is a curious show: announced as a semi-improvised production with audience participation, Open Mic is streamed live from the Soho Theatre's Cabaret Space.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on April 5, 2021[SHARE]

'Feels very much of the here & now': IN PLAIN SIGHT " Different Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

In Plain Sight is a surreal piece which toys with the expectations of both a digital 'theatre' piece and the historical characters it depicts.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00am on April 3, 2021[SHARE]

'Uneasy watch, but a necessary one': THE LESSON (Online review) by Louise Penn

At slightly under 40 minutes, The Lesson has moments which are both hilarious and educational, as well as making the audience think about the truly shocking messages being discussed.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 9:00am on April 2, 2021[SHARE]

'Colourful & bright tale': JABALA & THE JINN " Belgrade Theatre, Coventry (Online review) by Louise Penn

Jabala & The Jinn is a piece of drama which explores complex themes on growing up, honesty, and friendship.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on April 1, 2021[SHARE]

'A work of art in its own right': FLAVOUR TEXT " Chronic Insanity (Online review) by Louise Penn

Flavour Text is the fourth show in Chronic Insanity's 12×12 project for 2021. A browser-based game in which clues are followed to solve a mystery, it follows previous shows Means of Prod…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on March 31, 2021[SHARE]

'Viewpoints sorely needed': HEAR ME ROAR " Burn Bright (Online review) by Louise Penn

An excellent set of seven short plays made their debut on Monday night in a Zoom presentation called Hear Me Roar, produced by Burn Bright.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00pm on March 25, 2021[SHARE]

'Deeply effective & emotionally engaging': BKLYN THE MUSICAL " Lambert Jackson Productions (Online review) by Louise Penn

BKLYN the Musical is assured, confident and dynamic, while staying true to its source material. I thoroughly enjoyed its innovation, cleverness and attention to detail.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00am on March 24, 2021[SHARE]

'The music is magical & the visuals impressive': DREAM " Royal Shakespeare Company (Online review) by Louise Penn

Dream, using motion capture of actors, animation, music and some audience interaction, is not an adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, but is inspired by the forest presented within it. I…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 7:00am on March 22, 2021[SHARE]

'Never flags in its delivery or pace': WHERE THE BUGABOO LIVES " Little Angel Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

Where The Bugaboo Lives is the Little Angel's first Zoom production, performed live. It joins the productions which have been available for free on their YouTube channel during theatre closu…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00am on March 21, 2021[SHARE]

'An innovative & imaginative piece': CURSE OF THE CRACKLES " Shoreditch Town Hall (Online review) by Louise Penn

The world premiere of "the great sonic adventure" Curse of the Crackles proves to be 45 minutes of utter fun. Find yourself a dark space or wear an eye mask, plug in your headphones, and int…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 7:00am on March 20, 2021[SHARE]

'The music is absolutely beautiful': LOVE IN THE LOCKDOWN (Online review) by Louise Penn

A web series from medieval music group The Telling, written and produced by their artistic director Clare Norburn; the third episode of Love in the Lockdown will land on YouTube on 23 March …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00am on March 19, 2021[SHARE]

'A narrative that entertains & educates': JINA & THE STEM SISTERS " HMDT Music (Online review) by Louise Penn

Jina and the STEM Sisters is the story of young aspiring scientist Jina, who meets key women from the fields of Science, Tech, Engineering and Maths (STEM) as she tries to find her way home.…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00pm on March 16, 2021[SHARE]

'Pulling back the layers': BIRDS & BEES " Theatre Centre (Online review) by Louise Penn

A production of the Theatre Centre, in association with Soho Theatre, Birds and Bees is an important new dramatic addition to the discussion around sexting, consent, and "revenge porn".

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on March 9, 2021[SHARE]

'A light touch & a dose of laughter': FABLES AT THE KITCHEN TABLE " Stute Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

Soph is a storyteller, sharing tales from Aesop's Fables to a virtual audience of school groups on Zoom. Fables at the Kitchen Table is the latest show from Stute Theatre, aimed at children …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00am on March 4, 2021[SHARE]

'Intriguing piece': 24, 23, 22 " Chronic Insanity (Online review) by Louise Penn

24, 23, 22, the latest production from theatre whizzes Chronic Insanity runs about 48 minutes, and is viewed across two devices (computer and phone).

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00am on March 3, 2021[SHARE]

'Not simply a journey through history': The Road to Prominence / Break Free " Thespie (Online review) by Louise Penn

Thespie has launched its newest concerts in celebration of Black musicians and composers, and of LGBTQIA+ performers. These are now available on demand, and their proceeds go to Black Lives …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 9:00am on March 2, 2021[SHARE]

'A entertaining confection in the old Broadway style': DADDY LONG LEGS " Boulevard Productions (Online theatre) by Louise Penn

Daddy Long Legs is an entertaining confection in the old Broadway style, filmed before an audience at the Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, and presented by Boulevard Productions.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00am on February 28, 2021[SHARE]

'Your chance to boogie in the stars': HOTLINE " Tron Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

A new audio experience from Tron Theatre and Produced Moon, Hotline is an interactive piece over the telephone, concerning a call to the Moon.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on February 24, 2021[SHARE]

'Each performance is well worth seeing': SECRET SOCIETY OF LEADING LADIES " Barn Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

The Secret Society of Leading Ladies is the latest initiative from the Barn Theatre and it gives you, the viewer, the power to create your own concert.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on February 23, 2021[SHARE]

'Simply unmissable': THE COLOR PURPLE " Curve Leicester (Online review) by Louise Penn

I have loved both book and film of The Color Purple for as long as I can remember. Alice Walker's novel of strong black females in an America which sees them as not just second-class citizen…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on February 22, 2021[SHARE]
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