Reviews
Karen
Laugh-a-minute solo play asks whether anger should always be contained
Casting The Runes
Atmospheric ghost story melds stylish imagery and powerhouse performances
Matt Hutchinson: Hostile
A fine introduction to a charming performer through his heritage and his career in the NHS
When We Died
A gripping and compelling piece of theatre that deals with difficult subjects with tact and grace
Max Norman: A Pirate’s Life For Me
Good-natured nautical silliness from a hyperactive soul that never grew up
Illusionati: A Magical Conspiracy
Da Vinci Code parody unites magic with old-world charm
I Believe In One Bach
Reverent homage to a great composer both educates and inspires
Shortlist
Quick-fire fusillade of comedy insults proves a guilty, cathartic pleasure
Past Lives
A melancholy and aching sleight of emotional hand that signals the arrival of a major new voice
Is There Anybody Out There?
A wonderful personal journey towards self-acceptance that also seeks to reframe how we view disability
Chapter 3: The Brutal Journey of the Heart
An intense but shaky journey through love and relationships
Sian Davies: This Charming Man
An exuberant, and ultimately jubilant coming-of-age romp through the Best in Class mastermind’s youth
Rhiannon Shaw: Wedding Night
A weird and sometimes wonderful batch of colourful characters appear at this most awkward of weddings