This autobiographical show tells the powerful story of Sam Ipema’s diagnosis with a brain aneurysm at the age of 20. Through her journey, we’re taken on the emotional and physical battle she faced, brought vividly to life in a really creative and compelling way with the aneurysm itself being personified as ‘Annie.’ Annie is embodied…
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OPENING LINES… Interview with Jen Tucker – writer and director of BOG BODY.
Welcome back to OPENING LINES, the interview series that puts playwrights centre stage by diving into the world of new writing and original work. Each interview explores the creative process, the challenges and triumphs of developing new ideas and work for the stage, why new voices and stories are essential to the future of theatre…
THE GREAT GATSBY by F. Scott Fitzgerald – adapted by Mark O’Sullivan and directed by Kelly Ann Stewart. ★★★★★
It’s always a treat to visit the Roman Theatre in St Albans – the atmosphere is buzzing and the outdoor setting brings a wonderful sense of spontaneity and excitement. It’s 1929 and we’re in the Green Light Club – we meet our charismatic host, Texas (Rochelle Jack) who shines throughout with magnificent, commanding vocals and presence. She…
CABIN FEVER by Aurelia Harris-Johnstone and Beth Miles. ★★★★
We’ve all been there – stuck on a plane for hours, sat next to someone eager to tell you their life story, caught in the middle of a tense conversation, or eavesdropping on a juicy chat from the next row (hehe). CABIN FEVER taps into these familiar experiences, introducing us to a lively mix of passengers all aboard…
CHRISTBRIDE by Bebe Cave. ★★★★
We’re transported to the Middle Ages, where we meet Batilda Bigbum (played by the fab Bebe Cave, who also takes on an impressive number of other characters throughout). Batilda is a maiden in the town of Littledick, grappling with the pressure to find a husband. She’s constantly interrogated about her single status, highlighting the absurd…
ALRIGHT SUNSHINE by Isla Cowan. ★★★★★
‘Don’t let them think you’re weak, Nicky… Don’t be a girl, Nicky,’ is the line that echoes throughout ALRIGHT SUNSHINE – a resonant and personal exploration of identity, generational legacy and the entrenched sexism within the police forces with PC Nicky McCreadie (Molly Geddes) at its core. As an officer in Edinburgh, Nicky takes immense pride…
BLOODY INFLUENCERS by Ena Begovic.
As we enter, Daisy (Ena Begovic) darts around the space, snapping selfies and inviting us to pose with her – she’s fully immersed in her online world. A projection on the back wall shows us her Instagram grid which is updating in real time and she dashes off for an outfit change, reappearing to share…
ENOUGH by Emily Hunter. ★★★
It’s Irie’s (Riah Amelle) first day as a police officer and she’s filled with excitement at the thought of making a difference. But her arrival is met with cynicism from her colleagues Christine (Emily Hunter) and Toni (Gemma Green), who exchange bets on how long she’ll last. Throughout the play, we follow Irie as she navigates the realities…
YES, WE’RE RELATED by Florence Lace-Evans. ★★★
Sisters Saskia (Alexandra O’Neill) and Sara (Florence Lace-Evans) reunite in Sara’s flat which is also their late mother’s former home. They’re here for her memorial. Sara appears in pyjamas, nestled within a den or tentlike structure that she’s built to the side of the stage. Saskia is joined by her long-term partner Mark (Jonas Moore),…
ODDS ARE by Smita Russell. ★★★★
From the moment Smita Russell steps into the space, it’s clear we’re in the hands of an exceptional storyteller and presence. For an hour, she holds the room with such intensity that I’m not sure anyone around me drew breath. Set inside the intimate Roxyboxy container at Assembly Roxy, the performance is accompanied (almost as…
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