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The Trials at the Donmar Warehouse Review: An Uncomfortable Truth Everyone Needs To Hear | Theatre Review

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Photo rights to original creators. Show: The TrialsVenue: The Donmar WarehouseWriter: Dawn KingDirector: Natalie AbrahamiRunning until: 27th AugustRating: 5 Stars Set 18 years into our future, The Trials is a play where the older generation who are deemed to have a large carbon footprint are put on trial for their complicity in the climate change … Continue reading The Trials at the Donmar Warehouse Review: An Uncomfortable Truth Everyone Needs To Hear | Theatre Review

Demetrius Wakes: The Shakespeare sequel you didn’t know you needed | Theatre Review

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Show: Demetrius Wakes Venue: The Old Red Lion Theatre, London Running until: 19th August 2022 Star Rating: ★★★★ Everyone knows A Midsummer Nights Dream; arguably one of Shakespeare’s best works and an example of true theatre: magic, mayhem, crossed lovers, people turning into donkeys and loving people they’re not supposed to, laugh until you cry … Continue reading Demetrius Wakes: The Shakespeare sequel you didn’t know you needed | Theatre Review

REVIEW: Life Of Pi – In A Word, Life Of Pi Is Spellbinding

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Once again, this is a disclaimer that this review is entirely my own words, th9oughts & opinions, but was written originally for Dress Circle Antics. Photo Credit: Life of Pi, Wyndham’s Theatre Photograph: Johan Persson Show: Life of PiVenue: Wyndham’s Theatre, LondonReviewer: Leyla DemirelStar Rating: ★★★★★ Life of Pi is an unusual story you wouldn’t think would initially capture … Continue reading REVIEW: Life Of Pi – In A Word, Life Of Pi Is Spellbinding

Broken Wings: A Captivating and Beguiling Show and a Celebration and Love Letter to the Middle East

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*Disclaimer - whilst this review is my own words (that I am hugely proud of myself for writing!), this review was written for the reviewing company I write for - Dress Circle Antics*. Show: Broken WingsVenue Charing Cross TheatreRating: 5 stars I visit the theatre often, but as someone who is of Turkish heritage, it’s … Continue reading Broken Wings: A Captivating and Beguiling Show and a Celebration and Love Letter to the Middle East

For the first time in forever…access was done right! | Discussing Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s Accessibility

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Accessibility in theatres shouldn't feel like a battle but sadly, more often than not, it is. I have had my fair share of experiences with access - firstly with my brother, Jemil (Jimmy for short!), who has Cerebral Palsy and is wheelchair-bound, but also myself after my two operations this year severely reducing my mobility. … Continue reading For the first time in forever…access was done right! | Discussing Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s Accessibility

Everyone has to start somewhere | Colab Theatre Writing Prompt

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I love theatre. That much is obvious. I am also an aspiring actress. Before I discovered immersive theatre, I wanted to do straight play-acting; then I discovered immersive theatre existed. I have seen countless shows of many genres and types. I read at least one play a month. I have been lucky to meet people … Continue reading Everyone has to start somewhere | Colab Theatre Writing Prompt

The most in-depth online immersive theatre show | The House of Cenci | Review

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I am spectacularly late writing this post. I don’t really want to write it - not because I didn’t enjoy the show, entirely the opposite, but because I don’t want to admit the show is over, never to return. Not only that, it has taken me a while to collect my many, many thoughts about … Continue reading The most in-depth online immersive theatre show | The House of Cenci | Review

“You can’t repeat the past”, but you can certainly bring it to life. | Gatsby: A Musical Review

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This year marks 100 years since F. Scott. Fitzgerald's beautiful book The Great Gatsby was released; following this, there have been many variations of the book published, re-imaginings, illustrated editions and graphic novels to name but a few. Not only this but as long as The Great Gatsby has been published, there have been many … Continue reading “You can’t repeat the past”, but you can certainly bring it to life. | Gatsby: A Musical Review