I might be a day (fashionably) late but the National Theatre has announced its next chapter and it’s looking v exciting indeed! Under the new direction of Indhu Rubasingham, this first programme is, in the words of NT, ‘about heritage and renewal, inspired by our rich past and shaking up our future. Boldly disrupted classics…
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THE BRIGHTENING AIR by Conor McPherson.
Set in 1980s rural Ireland, THE BRIGHTENING AIR brings a fractured family together, where the past hangs thick in the air and the future feels uncertain. On the family farm, Billie (Rosie Sheehy) and her brother Stephen (Brian Gleeson) work the land and keep the house running. Their sister-in-law, Lydia (Hannah Morrish), though estranged from…
ALL THE HAPPY THINGS by Naomi Denny. ★★★★
ALL THE HAPPY THINGS is a poignant and intimate piece of new writing, merging memory, humour and loss to explore how grief manifests, lingers and evolves over time.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde performed by The New Rep Theatre company. ★★★★
The company does an excellent job of bringing this classic to life, making it relatable and accessible while weaving in various recognisable references and jokes that keep the audience fully engaged and involved.
THE SOCIETY FOR NEW CUISINE written and performed by Chris Fung. ★★★★
THE SOCIETY FOR NEW CUISINE is a bold and intimate exploration of storytelling, with Chris Fung delivering an exceptional energy and commitment to this innovative approach to what theatre can be.
WILKO: LOVE AND DEATH AND ROCK’N’ROLL by Jonathan Maitland. ★★★
A nostalgic and celebratory journey of Wilko Johnson’s life, driven by the music. This is one for the fans!
SUGAR written and performed by Mabel Thomas. ★★★★
SUGAR is bold, witty, canny and heart-wrenching all at once.
SEX EDUCATION XPLORERS (S.E.X.) by Mamoru Iriguchi. ★★★
An enjoyable, instructive, visually engaging performance that embraces the audience in a fresh and fun way.
1902 by Nathan Scott Dunn in association with Saltire Sky Theatre Company. ★★★★★
1902 is a riveting watch that leaves you with a buzz like no other.
AFTERPARTY by Rachel O’Regan in association with New Celts Productions and F-Bomb Theatre. ★★★½
Great energy, well structured writing and meaningful themes.
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