Some plays confront the complexity of the human mind with raw honesty, and Double Act at Southwark Playhouse does exactly that. Written by Nick Hyde and directed by Jef Hall-Flavin, this striking production navigates…
Double Act – A Bold and Poignant Journey at Southwark Playhouse
Sisyphean Quick Fix – A Darkly Funny Spiral at Riverside Studios
Some theatre offers an escape. Sisyphean Quick Fix leans into the chaos, dragging us headfirst into the absurdities of modern life, where burnout is inevitable, bureaucracy is a maze with no exit,…
Menâs Business – A Tense but Uneven Drama at the Finborough
Some plays hold up a mirror to masculinity, exposing its bravado, its fragility, and the quiet struggles lurking beneath. Menâs Business at the Finborough Theatre attempts to do just that, offering moments of real…
The Years – A Stunning Tapestry of Time at the Harold Pinter Theatre
Thereâs something quietly extraordinary about The Years at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Adapted from Annie Ernauxâs autobiographical novel and directed with precision by Eline Arbo, this production feels less like a conventional play…
ASBO BOZO at Riverside Studios: A Darkly Comic Spiral Into Chaos
Thereâs a special kind of thrill in a one-person show. No elaborate set pieces, no ensemble to share the weight â just a single performer, holding the audience in the…
Dear Martin: A Darkly Comic Look at Unlikely Friendships and Psychological Games
Dear Martin, written by Madeleine Brettingham and directed by Wiebke Green, brings a darkly comic and unsettling energy to the stage at Arcola Theatre. It is a story of twisted connections,…
Punch at the Young Vic â A Knockout Drama That Leaves Its Mark
James Grahamâs Punch at the Young Vic doesnât just land – it reverberates. A single, impulsive act of violence unspools into a gripping exploration of justice, regret, and the messy, human fight…
The Passenger: A Tense and Timely Drama at the Finborough
The intimate setting of Finborough Theatre proves to be an ideal venue for The Passenger, a taut and intelligent exploration of political turmoil and personal reckoning. Adapted by Nadya Menuhin from Ulrich Alexander…
One Day When We Were Young at Park Theatre â A Poignant Tale of Love and Time
Thereâs something about watching a life unfold in just a few key moments that makes you feel like time is playing tricks on you. One second, youâre young and full…
Son of a Bitch: A Darkly Funny and Unapologetic Exploration at Southwark Playhouse
Some plays grab you by the throat from the start, and Son of a Bitch at Southwark Playhouse does exactly that. A bold and playful one-woman show about maternal ambivalence, this debut play is…