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‘Inspiring & acutely relevant’: CHASING HARES – Young Vic

In London theatre, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz30th July 2022Leave a Comment

With its energetic arguments, moments of great charm, gritty humour, and mix of filth and idealism, Sonali Bhattacharyya’s Chasing Hares at the Young Vic is both relevant and contemporary.

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‘Good to hear new voices’: LOTUS BEAUTY – Hampstead Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz30th May 2022Leave a Comment

Satinder Chohan’s Lotus Beauty at the Hampstead Theatre, a loving portrait of a Punjabi family-run beauty parlour in west London’s Southall, is an uneasy mix of comedy and tragedy.

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‘Explores how belief can be a psychological & emotional journey’: 10 NIGHTS – Bush Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz1st November 2021Leave a Comment

This new coproduction between Graeae and Tamasha is not perfect, but it offers a moving insight into ritual and belief.

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’An insightful & fascinating journey of exploration’: ABOUT WE ARE SHADOWS – Brick Lane

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz13th September 2020Leave a Comment

Although I have visited Brick Lane a number of times over the years, much of We Are Shadows: Brick Lane this was refreshingly new to me and the adventure was a delightful experience.

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‘Bright, warm & occasionally wonderfully joyous’: CHIAROSCURO – Bush Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz10th September 2019Leave a Comment

Lively gig theatre revival of Jackie Kay’s Chiaroscuroa, a 1980s account of the black lesbian experience doesn’t quite work.

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Text of the Day: An Adventure

In Features, London theatre, Opinion, Plays by Aleks Sierz29th September 2018Leave a Comment

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

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BORDERS IN A BEDROOM – Tristan Bates Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz10th August 2017Leave a Comment

Directed by Celine Rosenthal, Borders in a Bedroom is a short and slender work, but the playwright shows great promise.

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GUARDS AT THE TAJ – Bush Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz14th April 2017Leave a Comment

For its reopening, Younis has looked across the pond for a new play. He has chosen Rajiv Joseph’s Guards at the Taj, which was first staged at the Atlantic Theatre, New York, in 2015, picking up an Obie Award along with other plaudits.

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Text of the Day: Love N Stuff

In Features, London theatre, Opinion, Plays by Aleks Sierz13th June 2016Leave a Comment

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

Text of the Day: Love N Stuff

In Features, London theatre, Opinion, Plays by Aleks Sierz13th June 2016Leave a Comment

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

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LOVE N STUFF – Theatre Royal Stratford East

In Comedy, London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz8th June 2016Leave a Comment

Delightful two-hander is a comedy about married life and the truth of parenthood that is both funny and wise.

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