By Matthew Lunn The Comedy About A Bank Robbery is uproariously funny. It is irreverent and energetic, with a versatile and imaginative set that lends itself brilliantly to unapologetic sill…
By Matthew Lunn Simon Evans' production of Bug is a visceral and immersive piece, which lives up to Tracey Letts' excellent script. Kate Fleetwood and James Norton deliver deeply moving perf…
By Matthew Lunn Hello Norma Jeane The Park Theatre 24th February 2016 2 stars Marilyn Monroe remains one of Hollywood's most intriguingly enigmatic figures " adored by so many, yet understoo…
By Matthew Lunn Stephen Sondheim is, without question, one of the greatest living lyricists, and his contributions to musical theatre will be revered for decades to come. Sadly, Road Show is…
By Matthew Lunn Red Velvet touches on a number of very difficult subjects regarding race, and does so in a compelling and thoughtful manner. The play is generally well written " with a numbe…
By Matthew Lunn Weald is a very satisfying play, a compelling examination of the impact that changing circumstances may have on our sense of self. This is achieved via the developing charact…
By Matthew Lunn If you can trust anyone to execute a black comedy, it's Martin McDonagh. The Irish playwright is an undoubted master of the genre, with an enviable back catalogue which inclu…
By Matthew Lunn Ray Rackham's play is infused with enormous passion for its subject, a woman who touched the lives of millions with her extraordinary singing and irrepressible charm. A witty…
By Matthew Lunn Pantomimes have the potential to be uniquely excruciating. Children are merciless critics, and decades of expectation weigh heavily on poor productions. Such is the genre's s…
By Matthew Lunn Titus Andronicus is not one of Shakespeare's finest plays, but Arrow and Traps' Theatre Company do a splendid job with their adrenaline fuelled, and often nightmarish interpr…
By Matthew Lunn There is a great deal to admire about She Called Me Mother, a play which gives a voice to the homeless and victims of abuse. Funny, poignant, and often distressing, Michelle …
By Matthew Lunn Whilst I don't think What Am I Doing?: Tales From a Worrying Actor quite fulfilled its promise of exploring the essence of worrying, Gregory Hazel's easy charisma, coupled wi…
By Matthew Lunn Stitching is an interesting and challenging play, undermined by a late twist, but still engaging. There are a number of moments which will take some people aback, and one or …
By Matthew Lunn The Sweethearts is a truly fascinating play, and I am certain that Sarah Page has a very bright future as a playwright. The theme of heroism is particularly closely examined,…
By Matthew Lunn The Book of Mormon begins long before you step into the theatre. London is adorned with its posters, our offices echo with remembered jokes and songs. As you enter Leicester …
By Matthew Lunn Flare Path centres on the fears and frustrations that derive from an interminable war, seen through the eyes of three married couples. Although its central love triangle can …
By Matthew Lunn Bruises is an ambitious piece, seeking to cast a non-judgmental eye on the highly divisive topic of sex work. There is so much to admire in this play, which I believe makes a…
By Matthew Lunn The Backward Fall is a thoughtful and touching play. It handles the effects of early-onset Alzheimer's with great sensitivity, and I feel enriched for having seen it. A few u…
By Matthew Lunn Personals, a comedy musical about finding love through lonely hearts columns, was first performed in 1985, and technology has rendered it an unintentional period piece. I fea…