When people talk about intersectionality, they are not usually thinking of a crossover between mental illness, physical illness, gender identity and sexuality. In Hayley Edwards' debut one-person play, they explore all this and more, facing the shitty stuff and learning how to advocate for themself in the process. Photo Credit: Nick Mick Have you ever... Continue Reading →
Drawing on Britain's colonial past and the history of protests at the London School of Economics (LSE) in the late 1960s, Lessons on Revolution is a thought-provoking documentary play that is well performed and thoroughly researched. Gabriele Uboldi in Lessons On Revolution. Photo credit: Jack Sain. The staging is thoughtful, despite the cramped quarters, with... Continue Reading →
This charismatic, coming of age journey is skillfully performed and deftly devised. It challenges the audience to consider how liberals centre themselves in coming-out narratives, and question if tolerance is enough to end systemic oppression. Axel Ingi Árnason and Bjarni Snæbjörnsson in Good Morning, Faggi. Photo Credit: Leifur Wilberg. Good Morning, Faggi is the kind... Continue Reading →
An exploration of masculinity, violence and physicality-over-emotion, Stuntman is an engaging piece. Rooted in action movies, 80s classics, and drawing on personal stories, performers Sadiq Ali and David Banks impress with their agility and charisma. David Banks and Sadiq Ali in Stuntman. Photo Credit: Brian Hartley. A satirical duet where two men wrestle with their... Continue Reading →
A searing exploration of colonialism, identity and sexuality, Max Percy's solo show examines intergenerational trauma and its effect on the modern Filipino. Max Percy in Baklâ. Photo Credit: Northwall Arts Centre. Max Percy is an engaging performer, whether talking with ease to the audience or affecting a breathtaking piece of rope work. Both skills are... Continue Reading →
Roll up, roll up, it's time for the play. Or is it? When only half of the double act is willing to appear, how will the show go on? Olly Gully in Sea Words. Photo Credit: Stephanie Mackrill. Chris bounds onto the stage: high-energy, camp and irreverant. Part of a mother and son partnership that... Continue Reading →
If you have ever wondered what goes on at a Far Right gathering, you will be in good company at Salty Irina. Following a newly minted queer couple into the belly of the beast, this tale shows their loss of innocence, and how they are galvanised into enduring action. Yasemin Özdemir and Hannah Van Der... Continue Reading →
A poetic fable about an immigration system not dissimilar to the UK’s own, Sami Ibrahim’s A Sudden Violent Burst of Rain uses a fairytale premise to dissect the realities of the hostile environment. Utilising dreamy movement, storytelling and direct address, this story feels both other-worldly and pointedly terrestrial. Princess Khumalo & Sara Hazemi. Photo credit:... Continue Reading →
A dynamic exploration of faith, sexuality and addiction, Sadiq Ali's The Chosen Haram is a beautiful, affecting piece of physical theatre. Powerful, strong and sensual work that both challenges and entertains. Hauk Pattison and Sadiq Ali. Photo credit: Glen McCarty. Drawing on Ali’s personal experiences, and interviews with members of the LGBTQ+ community who identify... Continue Reading →
When a woman tells a little lie, she can have no idea of the ways that it will germinate, sprout and grow. This new take on ancient mythology creates a Metamorphoses for the modern era, examining the power of shame and the roots it can take in all aspects of a person’s life. Funny, dark... Continue Reading →
