As the show was starting, the producer came into the auditorium and announced that there had been a few injuries within the cast, and so they had spent the whole day rehearsing the piece to present us something regardless. What they presented was a flawless piece. Shocking, perverse and altogether a difficult watch. But flawless. That's live theatre. The whole design of this show, put together by Georgia Wilmot on set and Bethany Gupwell on lighting, is sensational. As you wa

“To difficult and brilliant women who persist, keep being bloody difficult” Sarah Tara Ray's debut play, Our Mothers' Daughters, follows The Artist (LJ Williams) and her two roommates Billy (Sarah Tara Ray) and Kat (Natasha Mula) as they deal with the difficulties that come with being a woman in her twenties. It is a stunningly relatable story, with every character representing a wealth of different obstacles women could face, and handling every one with class. It is also a p

This isn't a political piece. Except it is, in every sense of the word. There is very little objectivity when it comes to a work with such a strong message. This reviewer finds herself almost sick to the stomach contemplating how, almost 500 years on, very little has changed in men's attitudes towards women. 1536 is a formidable year in history, one whose events are known throughout England, and yet very few could place it with any precision. It is, of course, the year when H

For its 70th Anniversary season, the Royal Court is rolling out the red carpet for an incredible lineup of shows and artists. 5 months into the year and we have already had some phenomenal works grace its stages, both upstairs and downstairs, including Guess How Much I Love You? (with BAFTA winning actor Robert Aramayo and Olivier Award Nominee Rosie Sheehy), The Sh*theads and John Proctor is The Villain. This month, we are going back to the roots of the theatre with a 2-in-1

This whole experience is quite unique to The Mill, and every time I have been blessed enough to be invited to see a show there, I have absolutely loved it. Although every trip is distinct in its theatrical experience, the food and service part of the package has always been top-notch. This following paragraph has been taken from a previous review I have written, and still very much applies to this occasion. The Mill at Sonning has one of those stellar reputations - and not wi

Tonight, this reviewer was invited to see a new play by Callum Pardoe, staged in the intimate theatre nestled on the second floor of a North London pub. The play presents a novel concept: an anthology of scenes from various fictional television programmes. Upon entering the space, the four cast members are visible on stage in pairs, facing the walls and engaged in what appear to be tense, frustrating conversations. The pre-show music and audience noise make it difficult to ca

Told through a series of monologues and duologues, this show follows Dodi and Ava as they attempt to cope with their separation. It is a touching story that places heart, grief and identity at its centre, developing the queer narrative seamlessly without it becoming an area of focus. It was particularly refreshing to see diversity present on stage without the need for it to be overtly explained or justified. By treating it as an unremarkable part of everyday life, the product