Inspired by Arthur Schnitzler’s LA RONDE, the play unfolds as a series of chance meetings and relationship realities, all loosely interlinked. The ensemble, Iwan Bond, Leisa Gwenllian, Izzi McCormack-John, Tiger Tingley and Alfie Todd do a fantastic job at guiding us through vivid moments where the intricacies of various dynamics, both old and new, are exposed….
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LITTLE BROTHER by Eoin McAndrew. ★★★★
We open in Belfast in the middle of the night. Niall (Cormac McAlinden) calls his older sister Brigid (Catherine Rees) and although she can’t see him, we witness as he repeatedly breaks down while trying to maintain a normal conversation with her. After hanging up, he flicks a lighter and sets his own hand on…
BODY COUNT written and performed by Issy Knowles. ★★★★
Having just watched the 1000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story documentary on Channel 4, it feels like BODY COUNT couldn’t have arrived at a more relevant moment. The Channel 4 doc follows OnlyFans content creator Bonnie Blue, who has stirred huge controversy with her public stunts – most notably, one in which she invited 1,000 men to…
DEAR ANNIE, I HATE YOU by Sam Ipema. ★★★★
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…
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…
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