Beth Blakemore
@beth_blakemore
Beth is the Theatre Editor here at The Wee Review. She is currently a PhD student in Hispanic Studies at the University of Edinburgh, though also works as a freelance editor and writer.
Reviews: 96
Other Articles: 6
Life is a Dream
A spectacular exploration of fate, free will, and reality’s fragility
Selva Almada
Brickmakers
A visceral exploration of family rivalries and following in your father’s footsteps
A Toast to the People: Francesca Beard & Joelle Taylor
Spoken-word series ends on a celebratory note
A Toast to the People: Vanessa Kisuule & Lemn Sissay
A joyful and high-energy pairing that brings warmth to a chilly evening of poetry
A Toast to the People: Inua Ellams & Saul Williams
An exceptional evening of poetry from two powerhouses
Mary Stuart [ONLINE]
Electric performances of Schiller’s monarchs are let down by an unnecessary conceit
Adventures with the Painted People
An enchanting encounter between two worlds
Wrapped Up In This [ONLINE]
A collaboration par excellence of performance and direction, stage production, and cinematography
Angela [ONLINE]
Mark Ravenhill delivers a touching tribute to an adoring mother
My Arm [ONLINE]
An adaptation that struggles with the digital format, but still manages to engage audiences
Karla Suárez
Havana Year Zero
An intriguing, if frustrating tale, about discovery, deception, and trying to get people the recognition they deserve
Animated Womxn [ONLINE]
An evening of exceptional animation from womxn across the globe
Lyceum Christmas Tales: Live [ONLINE]
The Lyceum team deliver an incredible collection of short pieces that may just save Christmas
Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Tehran / The Believers Are But Brothers [ONLINE]
Synchronizing issues lessen the impact of the Javaad Alipoor Company’s immersive double bill
Jennie Lee: Tomorrow is a New Day [ONLINE]
A captivating journey through a remarkable woman’s life
Undocumented [ONLINE]
A candid exploration of the effects of disappointment and despair
SceneToSeen series [ONLINE]
Interabang Productions impress with original writing and skilful filmmaking
Tom Gillespie
The Strange Book of Jacob Boyce
Confusing and bewildering novel is certainly strange, but not for the right reasons