The Book of Life
A heartfelt and hopeful performance that finds light in the darkness
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.
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Exodus
A fun political farce that could do with more restraint
The Last Return
A wickedly sharp black comedy that never loses sight of the bigger picture
Seven Minutes in Heaven
Strange Town's young actors deftly explore the stress and anxieties of being a teenager
Laurel & Hardy
A loving homage to two titans of comedy
Cluedo
A board game adaptation perhaps best left unplayed
The Meaning of Zong
A powerful piece that struggles under the weight of its own ambition
Human Nurture
A poignant and explosive performance tackling race, friendship, and privilege
Olga
An understated exploration of the mindset of an Olympic hopeful
Adult Adoption
An incredible portrayal of family, loneliness, and mental health