Drama
-
FILM REVIEW: Queen & Slim
Screenplay: Lena Waithe from a story by James Frey Director: Melina Matsoukas There is a tendency, when commenting upon new…
Read More » -
FILM REVIEW: The Personal History of David Copperfield
Writer: Charles Dickens Adaptor: Simon Blackwell and Armando Iannucci Director: Armando Iannucci Even before entering the cinema, it is apparent…
Read More » -
One Million Tiny Plays About Britain – Jermyn Street Theatre, London
Writer: Craig Taylor Director: Laura Keefe Reviewer: Scott Matthewman Craig Taylor’s short vignettes of modern life first appeared as a…
Read More » -
The Tragical History of Dr Faustus – The Lowry, Salford
Writer: Christopher Marlowe Adaptor: Kerry Frampton & Ben Hales Director: Kerry Frampton Splendid Productions have a mission; to entertain and…
Read More » -
Frankenstein – Liverpool Playhouse
Writer: Mary Shelly Adaptor: Rona Munro Director: Patricia Benecke Reviewer: Matthew Forrest At this time of year, there is a…
Read More » -
Light Falls- The Royal Exchange, Manchester
Writer: Simon Stephens Director: Sarah Frankcom Composer: Jarvis Cocker Reviewer: Dave Cunningham Sarah Frankcom bows out as Artistic Director of…
Read More » -
Build-A-Rocket – Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Writer: Christopher York Director: Paul Robinson Reviewer: Dominic Corr We’ve all been there, falling for the D.J, or at least…
Read More » -
Shukshin’s Stories – Barbican Theatre, London
Writer: Vasiliy Shukshin Director: Alvis Hermanis Reviewer: Gus Mitchell Russia is not a country primarily known for its humour. Even…
Read More »