Review: THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI at The Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon
This production revives one’s faith in the power of drama as a vehicle for political comment. ★★★★★
Recent Reviews
Review: ALAS! POOR YORICK at Tobacco Factory Theatres
Theatre of this kind engages the audience by daring us to find meaning where none may exist. ★★★☆☆
Review: THE REST OF OUR LIVES at The Mount Without, Bristol
Two amazing performers use their honed craft to pull you into their world.
Review: THE LIAR KING at The Wardrobe Theatre
In a world of bad kings, Clare Murphy reminds us why storytellers matter. ★★★★★
Review: THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS at Bristol Old Vic
The number of primary school-aged children sitting in rapt attention was a testament to the play’s power. ★★★★☆
Featured
INTERVIEW WITH: Clare Murphy, Storyteller and Performer
Clare Murphy's new show "LIAR KING" is at The Wardrobe Theatre, 1 - 4 April
INTERVIEW: With Robin Herford, Director of ‘The Woman In Black’ at Bath Theatre Royal
The Woman In Black tours to Theatre Royal, Bath 2 - 6 December
Book Reviews
BOOK REVIEW: ‘What’s In A Name? How Historians Know Shakespeare Was Shakespeare’ by Susan Dwyer Amussen
As a guide to the context for Shakespeare’s development into the greatest writer of his age I recommend this book without qualification; it is simply a very good read.
BOOK REVIEW: CARLO BOSO By Peter Jordan & Olly Crick
Carlo Boso is one of the foremost exponents of Commedia dell’Arte in the contemporary performance world.
Other Theatre News
CELEBRATING BRISTOL OLD VIC’S 260th ANNIVERSARY
New shows, new writers, new opportunities at Bristol Old Vic as the 260th Anniversary is celebrated.
