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Reviews & Features


Review: The Flutter Paradox
(PR Invite) The story follows Gina, who is destined to have a child that will save half the human race — if her life unfolds according to plan. However, when she unexpectedly meets Archie, her future begins to shift, creating a “flutter” that alters the course of her destiny.
Lorna
Jul 133 min read


Review: The Extraordinary Life Of A Rat Racer
(PR Invite) Written by Chiara Fumanti, The Extraordinary Life Of A Rat Racer is a gripping 50-minute play following Eva, a teacher and single mother whose traumatic past threatens to derail her every move.
Lorna
Jul 23 min read


Review: Who Do They Think They Are?
(PR Invite) Written and produced by Liz Tait, Who Do They Think They Are? follows four middle-aged college friends as they reunite for a dance workshop.
Lorna
Jun 213 min read


Review: Thespians: Greece The Musical (But Not That One)
Have you ever sat in the theatre, almost halfway through a show, and realise you haven’t stopped smiling since it started? This was my third time seeing Thespians, and the third time I’ve had that feeling.
Lorna
Jun 163 min read


Review: Tabula Rasa
(PR Invite) Written by Ella Brock and presented by Blank Slate Theatre Company, Tabula Rasa is a 60-minute psychological comedy-thriller.
Lorna
Jun 124 min read


Review: Pillow Talk
(PR Invite) Written and directed by Rufaro Museva-Sauti, Pillow Talk follows Ben and Rachel, a couple who have been together for eight years and tell each other everything... or do they?
Lorna
Jun 102 min read


Review: I Made You A Mixtape
(PR Invite) I Made You A Mixtape is neither a play nor a musical – something we're told at the top of the show. What it is, though, is a really beautiful piece of theatre. One that I genuinely teared up at multiple times while simultaneously watching with the biggest smile on my face.
Lorna
Jun 93 min read


Review: Jonty O'Callaghan's Got Some Notes
(PR Invite) Written and performed by Jonty O’Callaghan, this 60-minute comedy sketch show played for one night at the Brighton Fringe before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe in August.
Lorna
May 262 min read


Review: Lizzy Sunshine
(PR Invite) Ahead of its upcoming Edinburgh Fringe run, Lizzy Sunshine is currently playing at the Drayton Arms Theatre.
Lorna
May 213 min read


Review: The Last Man
(PR Invite) The Last Man is a 1 hour 40 minute rock musical (plus an interval) set in Seoul and is currently making its world premiere of the newly reimagined English-language version at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant. The show has book and lyrics by Jishik Kim, music by Seungyeon Kwon and is directed by Daljung Kim.
lornatheatrelandad
May 203 min read


Review: Drunk Girls Cry Here
(PR Invite) Written by Eva Regan, Drunk Girls Cry Here is an approximately 60-minute (according to the website) play, primarily set in the ladies’ toilet of a pub.
lornatheatrelandad
May 163 min read


Review: The Sneeze
(PR Invite) The New Rep are back at Golden Goose Theatre — this time with their production of Michael Frayn’s adaptation of Chekhov’s The Sneeze.
Lorna
May 153 min read


Review: The Last Black Messiah
(PR Invite) Set in the 90s, this 80-minute two-hander from Emeka Agada takes the audience on a tense journey through revolution, identity and justice.
Lorna
May 132 min read


Review: The Psychic
Audiences are asked to keep the secrets, so very little can be said about the specifics of the show itself.
So, was it worth the trip to York?
Yes — I really enjoyed this.
Lorna
May 92 min read


Review: The Fastest Clock in the Universe
(PR Invite) This Cellar Door Theatre Company production is full of drama, twists and turns, and builds to a dramatic conclusion.
Lorna
May 93 min read


Review: Flyology
(PR Invite) Following previous workshops, concerts and readings at several venues, new musical Flyology is currently staging its first full run at the Union Theatre.
Lorna
May 73 min read


Review: Slideshow: In Color!
(PR Invite) Making its London debut, Slideshow: In Color! brings together people from all walks of life in the arts —storytellers, poets, musicians, comedians, and more— each sharing their own stories, supported by slides that help guide the audience through their journeys.
Lorna
May 42 min read


Review: The Witch & The Whistleblower
(PR Invite) Written by Roo Berry, Megan Farquhar, Lauren Foreman and Tia Ray, this brand-new original folk musical is inspired by a true story.
Lorna
Apr 142 min read


Review: Don't Panic
(PR Invite) Written by Taylor Carmen, Don’t Panic is a 50-minute play produced by Roman Cowboy Productions.
Lorna
Apr 143 min read


Review: Flyby
(PR Invite) Written by Theo Jamieson, Flyby is a brand-new original British musical currently staging its world premiere at Southwark Playhouse.
Lorna
Apr 103 min read
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