950 stories by "Laura Kressly"
Testosterone is an extraordinary piece of theatre " thought-provoking, powerful, emotional, and a highly enjoyable one too. Not to be missed.
Maybe this Harold & Maude isn't a show for fans of the movie " it doesn't match up, but that's ok. It does still do a pretty good job in delivering a desperately needed dose of life aff…
But for the most part, this is a beautiful story of the relationship between a child and the story of The Rain God at The Vaults.
It is impossible to predict the kind of show you're going to see when walking into the space, but The Very Important Child is totally entertaining, hilarious and loads of fun. By the end I w…
Completely honest, Ad Libido breaks the taboo around female sexuality and the way in which more often than not, it is swept under the rug and deemed unimportant.
Amy Conway's Super Awesome World is an interactive whirlwind full of games, quests and phone calls, but there are deeper issues bubbling under the surface.
"Dance, dance, dance, otherwise we are dead!" Pina Bausch was the person who opened my heart to dance. And this seems to be the case for most of the performers on stage in Still We Dream…
If you can remember being a teenager in the 90s, you will enjoy The Quantum Physics of My Heart. Or if you can just remember being a teenager, you will enjoy this show.
Overall, it turns out in Criminal that a murder mystery in a small village is just the right setting for an improv show.
But as a nuanced discussion of the political and emotional minefield facing young women today, a witty takedown of some of the hypocrisies and contradictions of modern feminism, a celebratio…
by Laura Kressly Alice and her husband moved house from a bustling city to sleepy Berkhamsted just 6 weeks ago. She can’t wait to make new friends and get stuck into all that village l…
Party Skills for the End of the World balances on the slack line between fun and danger with skill and precision, making for a complex and provocative evening.
In The House of Bernarda Alba at Cervantes Theatre, Lorquian language is beautifully used and the production showcases bright and powerful actresses on stage.
"Remember me; I sparkled." Philip Ridley's ability to write about the most grotesque scenarios with the most beautiful language will never cease to amaze. His latest offering is Angry at the…
There's a lot to like about Napoleon Disrobed at the Arcola Theatre, but its focus on getting laughs in individual moments means the narrative arc is neglected. Only a little work is needed …
Tiger strikes a great balance between highly emotional drama and the comedy of a man dressed as a tiger, doing yoga.
The night before Parliament votes on Section 28, an amendment to the Local Government Act which prevents schools or similar local authorities from promoting homosexuality, Margaret Thatcher …
With bolder, physical choices and more exploration of the theatrical material, Breakfast has a lot of potential.
There is a an interesting story to be told here, but Consumables needs further research and development. Despite its charm, it is far too bland.
Narrating the colourful conversations and interactions Elsa encounters, enhanced by the beautiful transitions of lighting states, Rogers brings magic to our everyday moments with her musical…
By the time A Serious Play About World War II hits Edinburgh, it may well have enough about it to prove a hit. However, it currently needs a fair amount of work before the company can call i…
Mark Wilson's two-hander You is constantly shifting with Kathryn O'Reilly and Stephen Myatt-Meadows slipping from one character to another, circling each other, sometimes with love, sometime…
Mad as Hell is the story of little known Eletha Barrett (Vanessa Donovan), a Jamaican woman who was married to film star Peter Finch (Stephen Hogan), for his final 12 years.
The punches just keep coming in The B*easts. It's one of those "grab a friend and discuss endlessly" productions, and the more we do chat with each other, hopefully the more we can avoid a f…
I can appreciate the effort made by the company in I Have a Mouth & I Will Scream to address the fundamental difficulty of being a contemporary feminist, but I am left a little wanting.
