Jaimee Doyle is magnetic in this melancholic, touching portrayal of young love, vulnerability and the desire for intimacy and belonging.
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BECOMING MAVERICK written and performed by Heather Alexander. ★★★★
Inspired by the character Mrs. Danvers from the novel REBECCA by Daphne du Maurier, BECOMING MAVERICK takes us on a captivating journey through one woman’s life, shadowed by mystery, loss and resilience. Set in 1919, the story begins with the discovery of a child locked inside a trunk aboard a cargo ship. Her young mother…
CONVERSATIONS AFTER SEX by Mark O’Halloran and Ye You Productions at the Park Theatre. ★★★★
We sit surrounding a bed placed at the centre of the stage – a constant focal point throughout the shifting scenes of CONVERSATIONS AFTER SEX. Our introduction is immediately intimate – two half naked strangers, fresh from a one night stand, exchange small talk as they search for their clothes. Their awkward pleasantries reveal more…
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!
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