Review

60 minutes of intense, stylised Greek tragedy with a contemporary twist.

A sparkling witty life affirming feminist romp that celebrates diversity and ageing (not necessarily at the same time) and reminds us that even the most unlikely activists can make a difference.

A deft piece of new writing exploring life for unsettled twenty somethings, laced with quite a lot of alcohol. There are plenty of laughs but the darker undercurrents of shifting family and friendship dynamics are what makes it stand out.

Twelfth Night? With only four actors?! I’m interested!

It's just a jump to the left...with this tour, we get to see Christopher Luscombe’s production in all its B-Movie glory.

Plays about generations of women are always interesting and depending when they were written, can indirectly shed light on the values and experiences of the author. Written by Charlotte Keatley, My Mother Said I Never Should (which was first performed in 1987) tackles the difficult relationships between mothers and daughters, while also exploring the themes of growing up, motherhood and independence.

Time Of My Life is a bittersweet play, with much to laugh about, as well as some touching moments regards family dynamics. While it does follow Ayckbourn’s preoccupation with marriage amongst the middle class, the double standards that people have regarding traits and behaviour outside one’s family and social circle are recognisable as a universal phenomenon.

A deeply moving and engaging story told on a stunningly spiritual stage.

The following productions in May 2016 are on the whole either written by, and / or directed by women or gender equal productions.

Pamela Schermann's latest play Low Level Panic was written in 1988 by Clare McIntyre, but there's nothing dated about its core message: what is the world's perception of women and how do they in turn view themselves?