Emma Rice & The Globe: A recipe that was bound to turn sour
The arts world has been largely critical of the decision for Emma Rice to step down from her post of Artistic Director at Shakespeare's Globe,...
Finding fulfilment as a creative
There are many stories of artists in constant battle with themselves, many suffering periods of depression or even madness, that it has perhaps become...
Why Representation Matters
Representation is a topic that is growing in momentum across the media. Though for the most part that media seems to be of a...
Creative Minds: Mental health on (and off) the stage
In recent years there has been a growing focus on building and maintaining spaces that are open and supportive of mental health issues, and so...
Theatre Review – Broken Fanny
Broken Fanny
The Space at Jury’s Inn, Venue 260 (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
Written by: Emma Jerrold
Directed by: Blanche McIntyre
Produced by: Something for the Weekend
Reviewer: Laura Shoebottom
Emma...
Theatre Review – John Robertson: The Dark Room
John Robertson: The Dark Room
Underbelly, Cowgate, Venue 61 (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
Written and Produced by: John Robertson
Reviewer: Laura Shoebottom
"You awake to find yourself in a...
Theatre Review – Sonder
Sonder
Centrality Theatre
The Cockpit, MaryleboneReviewer: Laura Shoebottom
One homeless man in a city full of strangers and the impact of one random act of kindness, 'Sonder'...
Theatre Review – Unnatural Selection
Unnatural Selection
OPIA Theatre Company
Theatre N16, London
Written by: OPIA Theatre Company
Directed by: OPIA Theatre Company
Reviewer: Laura Shoebottom
Four women, one competition, one winner. Unnatural Selection follows Nicky,...
Theatre Review – Unreachable
Unreachable
The Royal Court Theatre, London
Writer: Anthony Neilson
Director: Anthony Neilson
Reviewer: Laura Shoebottom
Matt Smith plays movie director Maxim, winner of the Palme d’Or who is doing everything...
Theatre Review – Hamlet (RSC)
Hamlet
by William Shakespeare
Royal Shakespeare Company
Directed by Simon Godwin
Reviewer: Andy Millward
Denmark has been relocated to somewhere in West Africa, while Old Fortinbras’s Norway is presumably...
