Gods Are Fallen and All Safety Gone S.A. McCracken 25/04/2015 This short, emotionally charged drama about mother-daughter relationships is conceptually sophisticated, understated and reminds us of what theatre ca...
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas S.A. McCracken 30/03/2015 The stage version of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas raises the same question as the film and best-selling book on which it is based – is it ever accep...
Beautiful Thing S.A. McCracken 25/03/2015 Beautiful Thing is as relevant today as it was when it premiered in 1993. The coming-out story follows 15 year old Jamie as he finds romance with h...
Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense S.A. McCracken 18/03/2015 It’s hard to imagine why this comedy won an Olivier award a few years ago. Yes, Thorpe is funny as Wooster. Yes the props and set are fun and creat...
Cirque Éloize — Cirkopolis S.A. McCracken 04/03/2015 This slice of cirque nouveau brings something fresh and funny to a familiar Kafakesque narrative of absurd bureaucracy. According to the cast, cirq...
Laid Bare Cabaret S.A. McCracken 07/12/2014 Cabaret should always showcase an eclectic range of talent and Laid Bare does just that. The difficulty lies in presenting the acts as part of a cohes...
Aladdin S.A. McCracken 04/12/2014 If you’re willing to overlook some outrageous racial stereotyping, then Aladdin is as glitzy, spectacular and eccentric as you could want a Christmas ...
Antigone Kate Mounce 18/11/2014 An ancient Greek text finds an updated voice in Roy Williams’ and Pilot Theatre’s adaptation of Antigone, and it is one that no doubt speaks loudly to...
Henry IV Part I S.A. McCracken 12/11/2014 Antony Sher steals the show with a brilliant portrayal of Falstaff in yet another successful RSC production. Unfortunately, in contrast to the bril...
La Finta Giardiniera S.A. McCracken 06/11/2014 This production is no undiscovered classic, but it is a slice of rarely performed, highly stylised and utterly ridiculous fun. Written by Mozart at...
