Theatre review: Blackbird
The audience is primed for discomfort from the outset in this intense two-hander.
The audience is primed for discomfort from the outset in this intense two-hander.
Isabella Perversi combines physical theatre, comedy and autobiographical writing to draw connections between crying and the arduous process of art-making. ★★★
Storyteller Narie Foster’s 1 in a Chameleon is a comedic and moving journey to self-acceptance. ★★★★
In a young performer’s debut solo circus show, physical theatre proves a fitting medium for exploring the absurd and frightening reality of living with psychosis. ★★★★
Sharp writing and dynamic performances stand out in this lively political satire about truth, revolt and the pitfalls of a society built on competition. ★★★★
You don’t have to know about rugby to enjoy Grav. But if you do, this one-hander, performed memorably by Gareth J Bale, really kicks it out of the park. ★★★★★