Tag: new british theatre

Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew | A Special And Memorable Play That Leaves A Lasting Impact | Review

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Rights to poster go to original owners In a time where LGBTQ+ rights are seemingly a consistent matter of debate, Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew is a new British play making its world debut at Bush Theatre that demonstrates the importance of amplifying queer voices, theatre, and why allyship is so important - even more so … Continue reading Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew | A Special And Memorable Play That Leaves A Lasting Impact | Review

Theatre News: Pentabus Presents…ArtFlicks – New British Writing, Free to Watch on TikTok!

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Pentabus Theatre are a theatre company who I have previously featured on this website, reviewing their play-turned-short film The Silence and the Noise, and the play Driftwood. Both of these plays were online for audiences to watch for free; not only did this promote new British talent - something which I believe we can never … Continue reading Theatre News: Pentabus Presents…ArtFlicks – New British Writing, Free to Watch on TikTok!

Surfacing | A Haunting and Poignant Piece of Theatre | Review

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A dark exploration of one therapist's own personal struggles with her mental health, Surfacing is a chilling play currently running at Omnibus Theatre until 1st June before going on to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud until 8th June.  Disclaimer: I was gifted press tickets to the show in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts in this … Continue reading Surfacing | A Haunting and Poignant Piece of Theatre | Review

Can’t Wait To Leave | A Thought-Provoking Show With Lots of Potential | Theatre Review

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Running until 26th February, Can’t Wait To Leave is a new British play brought to you by Stephen Leach. The one-man play is currently making its world premiere at Waterloo East Theatre. There are not many complex and crucial themes the play does not cover, and what starts as a mostly amusing play about one … Continue reading Can’t Wait To Leave | A Thought-Provoking Show With Lots of Potential | Theatre Review