Nico Marrone
@thatnicomarrone
Nico somehow came into possession of an MScR in Postcolonial Literature from the University of Edinburgh, where he also served as the Film Editor for The Student. Now he writes Theatre reviews in order to keep himself busy.
Reviews: 121
Other Articles: 6
The Lesson [ONLINE]
Clowning and questions of consent are carefully blended in this powerful piece
Folxlore
Episodes 1-4 [ONLINE]
Tin Can Audio and In The Works deliver the beginnings of an unsettling queer-horror anthology
Fragments of Home [ONLINE]
A lyrical rumination on identity and what constitutes a home
The Mauritanian
Unsure of what it wants to achieve, Kevin Macdonald’s legal drama never reaches the heights it desires
My Favorite War
Stirring coming-of-age autobiographical documentary both for its subject and for Latvia
The Lonely Sailor Weather Report [ONLINE]
A brief rumination on lonesomeness and environment that doesn’t run long enough to make a lasting statement
Unboxed [ONLINE]
Ariel Doron delivers a minimalist exploration of loneliness, perfectly adapted to the digital stage
MANIPULATE returns with a digital showcase
The 14th edition of Puppet Animation Scotland’s festival showcases the visual arts on a digital stage
Rosegold [ONLINE]
An enthralling exploration of the horrors of addiction and trauma
Season Two of Online@theSpaceUK Begins
The start of 2021 sees a new lockdown and new wave of fresh talent
Under the Stars of Paris
An equally heartwarming and tragic exploration of marginalised groups in French society
shrapnel [ONLINE]
A deeply relevant piece about kindness and community from an emerging theatre company
Claire Wood talks mental health and her new play, shrapnel
The Wee Review regular writer discusses the challenges of making theatre for an online space
Class Action Park
A head-first dive into the history and legacy of one of America’s most notorious water parks
The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw
A fine film in the American gothic tradition that lacks anything truly unique
