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…
BRIXTON CALLING by Alex Urwin. ★★★★
Inspired by Simon Parkes’ bestselling memoir ‘Live at the Brixton Academy’, BRIXTON CALLING takes us back to 1983, when a 23 year old Parkes bought the legendary venue for just £1. Through a vibrant mix of storytelling, music and movement, the play takes us on Parkes’ journey as he battles rejection and doubt to transform the venue into…
ECHO by Susan Eve Haar. ★★★
A couple (Amara Okereke and Kyle Rowe) settle into a hotel room – he pops champagne, she lounges on the fluffy carpet, red roses are in a vase by the bed – they’re here to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. But as they talk, it becomes clear that not everything is as celebratory as it…
FOUR PLAY by Jake Brunger. ★★★★
Ten years after its original debut, FOUR PLAY returns to explore the intricacies of modern queer relationships, diving into the tensions between monogamy, open relationships and the unspoken expectations placed on queer partnerships. We meet Rafe (Lewis Cornay) and Pete (Zheng Xi Yong), a couple seven years into what they describe as a happy, monogamous relationship. But…
ONE BREATH BEFORE THE END by Stephen Leach.
Last night, I had the privilege of attending a workshop performance of Stephen Leach’s new play, ONE BREATH BEFORE THE END at the Union Theatre. Stephen Leach is the writer behind CAN’T WAIT TO LEAVE, which received rave reviews in 2023 and 2024 (wish I’d seen it)! As this piece is clearly still in development, I wanted…
REALITY BITES by Jamie Christian. ★★★
In a world oversaturated with reality TV, from Love Island to Big Brother to The Only Way is Essex, theatre that attempts to interrogate this subject feels timely and necessary. REALITY BITES takes on this task with promise, presenting four monologues from individuals either directly involved in or somehow impacted by a fictional reality TV show of the…
OPENING LINES… Interview with Sam Ipema – writer of DEAR ANNIE, I HATE YOU.
With Edinburgh Fringe just around the corner (woohoo!) I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to the amazing Sam Ipema, writer of DEAR ANNIE, I HATE YOU, which is running from 31st July – 25th August at the Pleasance Courtyard (Pleasance Two).
GET HAPPY written and performed by Joseph Aldous. ★★★★
As we enter the space, Adam (Joseph Aldous) welcomes, chats and jokes with us, music thumps and it’s as if we’ve just bumped into him at a party. At first glance, Adam seems to be doing well – his summer of hookups is in full swing and life seems to be one big blur of…
OPENING LINES… Interview with Maria Speight – writer of MAYBE YOU SHOULD KNOW.
OPENING LINES puts playwrights centre stage by diving into the world of new writing and original work.
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