Insightful, relatable and beautifully performed, let’s hope, unlike the eponymous hedgehog, Hedgehog has a long life ahead.
Mates blogger: Liz Dyer
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A lifelong fan who's always been far more comfortable watching theatre than making it, Liz Dyer fell into blogging very much by accident after joining the blog team at London Theatre Direct. From there, she began reviewing regularly for LondonTheatre1.com and (fellow Mate) Carn's Theatre Passion, before setting up her own site Theatre Things in 2015 to cover shows across London and Kent. She tweets from her blog at @theatrethingsuk and personally at @lizzid82.
The latest from Liz on MyTheatreMates
‘A polished cast expertly deliver the political satire’: BREXIT – King’s Head Theatre
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Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky could have come up with a more creative title for their acclaimed political comedy Brexit – but they didn’t really need to, given that actual Brexit has been a massive satire in and of itself for some time now.
‘I’m very proud of the work we’ve made’: Arrows & Traps – The story so far
In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Plays, Quotes, Regional theatre, Touring by Liz DyerLeave a Comment
Over the last five years, 13-time Offie-nominated Arrows & Traps have become a regular fixture both on the London Fringe scene and on this blog. And the good news is they’re not going anywhere;
‘Pretty brutal takedown of the world of 21st century PR’: CUTTINGS – Hope Theatre
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Cuttings is a sharp, witty and hugely enjoyable play about an industry we all know exists, but somehow seem to forget every time we watch an emotional YouTube apology or read a remorseful statement from a disgraced celebrity.
‘Action-packed, irreverent & hilariously weird’: KILL CLIMATE DENIERS – Pleasance Theatre
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Action-packed, irreverent and hilariously weird, Kill Climate Deniers nonetheless still succeeds in making a serious and important point, and provides more than enough food for thought to give you nightmares for weeks.
‘This thought-provoking play has plenty to say’: PRECIOUS LITTLE – Brockley Jack Theatre
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It may be called Precious Little, but this thought-provoking play at the Brockley Jack Studio Theatre has plenty to say.
‘You can feel the thronging crowds & lively atmosphere’: J’OUVERT – Theatre503
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The image we’re left with is not one of violence in J’Ouvert at Theatre503, but of pride, friendship and resilience, and a community that’s prepared to keep fighting for as long as it takes to reclaim its voice and heritage.
‘Enthralling to watch’: COUNTRY MUSIC – Omnibus Theatre
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The plot of Country Music may at times be slightly muddled, but the sense of waste and irretrievable loss at its heart comes through powerfully in this excellent revival.
‘A journey well worth a watch’: HARPER REGAN – Tabard Theatre
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A complex, surprising and very wordy play, Harper Regan by Simon Stephens certainly fulfils the remit for newly formed theatre company Contentment Productions, whose aim is to champion exciting female leads.
‘I used my personal experience as a starting point’: Michelle Payne brings Sad About The Cows to the Tristan Bates Theatre
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This week playwright, director and performer Michelle Payne brings her one-woman show Sad About The Cows to Tristan Bates Theatre.