★★☆☆☆ I would argue that revivals are not something to be avoided, but there are shows that need to be revived and shows that should be left alone. As we seem to be flooded with revivals and jukebox musicals, perhaps it would be an idea to allow new material to flourish. Jeremy Ulster 4th June 2018
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★★★★☆ Even if you have seen Stomp before, there are several companies performing the concept with their own characters and variations, so that whether one sees the regular London-based production and/or this touring one, the experience will be rather different each time. All-in-all this is a great show full of tremendous energy, creativity, originality and highly innovative ways to bang out a beat . . .
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★★★★☆ There is much to enjoy in director and choreographer Racky Plew’s production: a typing pool rattles with syncopated rhythm; a dazzling ensemble in silver and black deco-inspired flapper dresses tap and Charleston their way while a sharp band delivers delicious sax and clarinet lines from the pit.
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★★★☆☆ Everyone in the audience was, at least once, co-opted in to help. One guy was given control of the lighting. Another chap was given responsibility for playing the audio clips. A young lady was given a script to read onto an answering machine, and there were many other participatory innovations.
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★★★★☆ On the face of it A Brave Face mines a familiar story about young men who go to war and find it harder than expected . . . This is a powerful, imaginative and at times laugh out loud funny piece of theatre that demands an audience. A picture can tell a thousand words and Vamos show that soldiering on is the most difficult thing to do after a war.
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TENDER NAPALM ★★★★☆ This is the final play in this year’s season. The four productions have been impressive showcases for the very talented graduating directors from the BOVTS, and no less impressive has been the extremely high standard of acting.
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