Tag: Theatre Review
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War Horse Review: The Audience Does The Rest
in ReviewsNearly twenty years after its premiere, War Horse remains one of Britain’s most extraordinary theatrical achievements. Through puppetry, suggestion and imagination, the National Theatre’s landmark production trusts its audience to complete the picture, creating a world that often feels more vivid than one rendered in full.
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Touched by the Dungeon: My Honest Take on Blackout Ritual
in ReviewsBlackout: Ritual at The London Dungeon is a confident return to form, blending tighter storytelling with genuinely immersive, physical interaction. It’s not flawless, but it proves the attraction can deliver compelling after-hours experiences beyond Halloween.
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Oliver! Moves Fast and Feels Less
in ReviewsA visually striking and relentlessly dark revival of Oliver! pairs strong performances with impressive design, but moves too quickly to let its most powerful moments breathe.
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Hercules Finds Its Nerve
in ReviewsAfter a run of cautious, overly faithful adaptations, Disney finally loosens its grip with Hercules. Bold, disciplined and genuinely theatrical, this is a production that prioritises storytelling over spectacle and is far stronger for it.
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The Devil Wears Prada and the Cost of Never Slowing Down
in ReviewsSlick, confident and relentlessly polished, The Devil Wears Prada knows how to move. What it struggles to do is stay still long enough for anything to mean something.
Colin Cushion 