In our continuing series, our editor Lisa Martland picks out some of her Top Picks from the last week of theatre (to 2 February 2020), ranging from Ian Foster’s praise of the Orange Tree Theatre’s fine revival of Lucy Prebble’s first play The Sugar Syndrome.
‘Interesting & topical play’: FOR THE SAKE OF ARGUMENT – Bridewell Theatre
For the Sake of Argument at Bridewell Theatre is certainly a thought-provoking production with bags of potential.
FEATURED SHOW: Reviews are in for new drama about journalistic responsibility, For the Sake of Argument
“Refreshing,” “talented” and “fabulous – take a look at what critics have been saying about Harry Darell’s new play about a journalist who discovers the devastating impact of her words For the Sake of Argument, then book your tickets!
‘A lot of wonderful ingredients’: FOR THE SAKE OF ARGUMENT – Bridewell Theatre
Given the current state of the country, the battle of wits and words, vs the search for real connection with those who disagree with us, For the Sake of Argument is very topical.
‘Potential to spark lively debate’: FOR THE SAKE OF ARGUMENT – Bridewell Theatre
As the Brexit debate continues to rage on, Harry Darell’s timely new play For The Sake of Argument considers the ways in which language can be used for both better and worse,
BEHIND THE SCENES: Take a look into the rehearsal room for timely new drama For the Sake of Argument
New play about journalism, polemic, the power of words and the very real consequences of publishing, For the Sake of Argument, premieres at the Bridewell Theatre later this month. Check out how it’s coming together in rehearsals, then book your tickets!
WATCH: How dangerous can words be? Find out with new drama For the Sake of Argument
The power of words and argument are put under the spotlight in new play For the Sake of Argument, set at the time of the Iraq war. Take a look at it’s powerful new trailer and peek into rehearsals, then book your tickets!
New post-show Q&A: Join Terri for world premiere political drama For the Sake of Argument
As part of her ongoing post-show talk series, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock talks to the writer/director and cast of new political drama For the Sake of Argument at London’s Bridewell Theatre. Got any questions?
NEWS: For the Sake of Argument brings drama of language and war to the Bridewell Theatre
New play For the Sake of Argument tests the old saying that the pen is mightier than the sword with its tale of a journalist at the time of the Iraq war that runs at the Bridewell Theatre early next year. Book your tickets now!
The Show People Podcast: Sam Spencer-Lane is wonderful
In this episode of The Show People Podcast, host Andrew Keates is joined by choreographer and former head of dance at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts – Sam Spencer-Lane.
‘Well-written, intriguing & thought-provoking play’: WELCOME…? – Bridewell Theatre ★★★★
Performed at the Bridewell Theatre in an enticing lunchtime slot, Welcome…? is a ground-breaking play that seeks to challenge the narrative around out-of-work pregnant female actors and is the first theatrical production in the UK to star two pregnant performers.
‘A play with great potential’: CARE NOT, FEAR NAUGHT – Bridewell Theatre & Edinburgh ★★★
An interesting story and a play with great potential, with a few tweaks it could become a powerful production – Anna Herzog is magnetic as the bloodthirsty Anne Bonny.
‘Physical skills need room to breathe’: ARNIKA – Bridewell Theatre
Arnika at the Bridewell Theatre offers a cultural bridge to the perspectives and performing styles of a European theatre we are in danger of forgetting, along with much else. Théâtre Volière just needs to strip it back and give their physical theatre skills room to breathe.
‘Physical skills need room to breathe’: ARNIKA – Bridewell Theatre
Arnika at the Bridewell Theatre offers a cultural bridge to the perspectives and performing styles of a European theatre we are in danger of forgetting, along with much else. Théâtre Volière just needs to strip it back and give their physical theatre skills room to breathe.
For the love of theatre? The disappearance of ‘amateurs’
SEDOS (Stock Exchange Drama and Operatic Society, long since open to people from all walks of life across London) never disappoints. Their Candide – with a thirteen piece band – certainly bears comparison with many a pro show.