Two sisters reunite after the death of their mother, and secrets pour forth. Robert Holman’s new play gently exhibits talented classical acting in a very wordy play that feels close to home yet sublimely odd, and a little too comfortable. Esther and Dolly’s mother has died. 'Are you relieved?' asks Jude, the charming foster child of sorts. He's recently turned from drug selling to playwriting. ‘Yes’, confesses Esther, a sort of foster mother and university academic. Perhaps an odd … [Read more...]

An eloquent, poignant love letter to Yiddish Theatre, Paula Vogel’s Indecent is a moving exploration of censorship, sexuality and a divided community. We follow the story of the debut performance 'God of Vengeance' by the legend of Yiddish theatre Sholem Asch and the theatre troupe's travels across Europe and America. Lemml (Finbar Lynch) is the stage manager; he steps out of an unending line and welcomes us into the world of Jewish theatre in Warsaw. A young, driven writer by the name of … [Read more...]

Five sex workers recreate the fabled tale of an 1880s sex worker, the so-called ‘Lady in Blue'. In this somewhat Brechtian, slightly confusing but certainly entertaining story, we go back to the Old West where an epic tale unfurls before our eyes. As you walk in, you are greeted by the 5 performers warning you of the great events we will encounter in the following 90 minutes. From here, the actors spin a gun to decide who plays who, this was a tad cumbersome, although it did straightforwardly … [Read more...]

It's taken an hour; she’s described year six prom, the mishandling of abuse and a litany of strange yet relevant happenings; I think she’s finally ready, but that is neither for us to decide nor know. Patricia Gets Ready (for a date with a man that used to hit her) is sharp, perhaps a little heavy-handed, and leaves the audience with some very uncomfortable questions. Patricia (Angelina Chudi) arrives home, and in direct address, tells the audience her plans for the ensuing date with her past … [Read more...]

Witty, playful but with gravity, If We Ended This is an intriguing reflection on friendship, trauma and change. Perhaps the content matter is not handled with the consideration it might have benefitted from, however, this show is an intriguing exploration of the value of human connection. The show is an anthology of friendship, potential romance and a communication breakdown. Two friends delve into their friendship - we are shown the nitty-gritty of intimacy and their friendship is truly … [Read more...]