Filter is a theatre company that has built its name on the inventive use of sound, and in this aspect they do not disappoint in their new adaptation of Macbeth . . . The nimble creativity of the production is captured from the off; after a nice “double, double, toil and trouble” joke that sets the scene for a self-proclaimed ‘playful’ Macbeth, we meet the witches, operating a strange collection of electronic musical apparatus. . . Sound and fury? Absolutely. But when it came to what it all signified? Well, I’ll have to leave you to finish that line. . .”

“A live action graphic novel fusing martial arts and hip hop, The Five and the Prophecy of Prana is an exciting new touring production from Blue Boy Entertainment. . . The graphics are beautiful, and fantastically evoke both the spiritual world of Wang Tang in the classic Japanese landscapes, and the violent world of bar brawls. . . has some exciting ideas but doesn’t quite manage to create a satisfying narrative as a whole. The set design, dancing, and choreography can’t be faulted, but as a cohesive story it leaves a little to be desired. “