Based on a seldom-discussed chapter in London's history, Tobacco Road highlights the aspirations and pitfalls of yesteryear, yet gives it a contemporary spin. 'Ducking and diving' has never …
Taking up the mantle, A Beautiful Noise is a tribute show by Fisher Stevens to the music of Diamond. Performing in lead vocals for the majority of songs, Stevens makes every effort to look a…
Written by Maureen Lawrence and directed by Charlie Barker, Tokens of Affection takes place in a special teaching unit in Rotherham for 'troublesome' girls, during the early eighties.
During the sixties, Orton's plays such as Loot and Entertaining Mr Sloane showed an hitherto unseen side of British society on the stage and challenged the double standards of the 'moral gua…
How often have you heard: "He's a bit on the shy side." "She doesn't say much does she..?" Directed by Cat Robey, Michael Ross' The Shy Manifesto looks at the way the world treats people who…
Taking a female perspective on racial tensions in modern day Britain, Sara Aniqah Malk's Salaam takes place during the Muslim fasting season of Ramadan. Mariam (Yasmin Wilde) is a devout Mus…
Everyone loves an Agatha Christie tale. Unlike the films and programmes involving Ms Marple or Poirot that are often repeated on television, Witness For The Prosecution (which is directed by…
This summer will mark the 10th anniversary of Michael Jackson's death. Has it really been that long? On a more positive note, this month marks the 10th anniversary of the Thriller Live music…
Written and directed by Ross McGregor, Gentleman Jack looks at the truth behind a woman who was a pioneer in entrepreneurship, mountaineering and in some ways 'a modern lesbian'.
“Four years since we lost Darren. But a vet doesn’t have to die at war for us to lose them, do you get what I mean?” – The Unreturning All photos © Tristram Ken…
Written by David Greig and directed by Jessica Lazar, Outlying Islands explores the dichotomy between civilisation and nature, celibacy and longing, captivity and freedom…
Known for classic novels about human relationships such as Sons and Lovers, Women In Love and The Rainbow, DH Lawrence also tried his hand at writing plays. The Daughter-In-Law " which was p…
Written by Liv Warden and directed by Adam Small, Anomaly is informed by recent events and the multifaceted accounts of women.
This week (15 January) marks what would have been Martin Luther King Jr's 90th birthday. Commemorating this, Christopher Tajah's solo show Dream Of A King (which is directed by Bernie C. Byr…
Anything on the internet stays there forever " or so they say. For the 'Original Death Rabbit', being at the wrong place at the wrong time has meant that she's trapped in the past, like an i…
Written by Isley Lynn and devised by Rhum & Clay, War Of The Worlds uses the original broadcast as jumping off point to ask certain questions " particularly in relation to the veracity …
Written by Peter Mulligan and directed by Zoey Alexis Boyd, Loop examines different philosophical outlooks one might have and how they 'help' (or not) with expectations of life.
Written and directed by Christopher Styles, Illicit Signals Bletchley is an immersive, theatrical experience that places the audience into the heart of wartime operations.
If Orpheus was simply a re-telling of this myth, it would be over very quickly. Instead, music features heavily in the show " some of which are original compositions and some are well-known …
In Sarah Daniels' Head-rot Holiday (which is directed by Will Maynard) we're privy to the goings-on in Penwell Special Hospital ('Head-rot Hotel') " a psychiatric prison for women in the ear…
Plays that show a number of perspectives are generally more nuanced, thought-provoking and naturally entertaining. With this in mind, the double bill of plays by Henry Naylor at Arcola Theat…
For those seeking an alternative to pantos and Peter Pan for family entertainment over Christmas, look no further than this enchanting tale: The Box of Delights at Wilton's Music Hall.
Directed by Gerald Armin, A Christmas Story looks at the festive season through the eyes of Ralphie " a nine-year-old boy in Hohman, Indiana. But as well as the show having a child's perspec…
One of the most successful playwrights in the interwar years, Aimée Stuart has recently been 'rediscovered' " leading to Nicolette Kay's revival of the 1940 play Jeannie.
In The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale, Haley McGee not only re-examines eight former relationships but assesses the potential of assigning a monetary value to items that have an emotional connection.