As an avid theatre-goer who has been forced to scale back her theatre-going, I’m suffering from serious theatre FOMO. I’ve been lucky enough to see some shows on their press nights, but generally my theatre-going has been seriously curtailed.
‘Some great moments between characters’: GROTTY – Bunker Theatre
There are some great moments between characters, and some laugh-out-loud dialogue – Izzy Tennyson certainly has a way with words. The cast is strong and characters engaging, but as a whole, Grotty lacks purpose and shape.
‘Something a little extraordinary’: GROTTY – Bunker Theatre
Izzy Tennyson’s Grotty at the Bunker Theatre is a brutally frank depiction of an element of LGBT life not much explored on London’s stages.
‘A very candid affair’: GROTTY – Bunker Theatre
Semi-autobiographical in nature, Grotty – which is written by Izzy Tennyson and directed by Hannah Hauer-King – looks at the Dalston lesbian subculture in east London.
‘Peppered with witty observations & dark humour’: GROTTY – Bunker Theatre ★★★★
Grotty is a sharp new play that’s full to the brim with humour, as well as hiding a dark heart – cleverly directed and brilliantly performed.
‘A terrifying introduction to the dark & baffling gay scene’: GROTTY – Bunker Theatre
Theatre has recently taken on more female queer stories with Turkey, Lobster, The Gulf and now Grotty featuring prominently in fringe theatre seasons.
‘Not for the faint-hearted’: GROTTY – Bunker Theatre
A look around at audience reactions is enough to confirm that Grotty does what it sets out to do: bring an often overlooked subculture into the spotlight in a way that’s both educational and inclusive.
‘Tries to say so much, but ultimately says very little’: GROTTY – Bunker Theatre ★★
Grotty is a dark, grimy, and vivid exploration of the subcultures of London’s lesbian scene. The end result is a play about nothing in particular. Much like its lead character, Grotty tries to say so much but ultimately, says very little.
INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Hannah Hauer-King – director of Grotty at the Bunker Theatre
Director Hannah Hauer-King spoke to Love London Love Culture about her upcoming production of Grotty, playing at the Bunker Theatre from 1-26 May 2018.
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The Bunker’s Spring 2018 season sees the venue truly celebrate its place as a playground for ambitious artists and adventurous audiences, just over a year after it first opened its doors. The bold season, including works by Terry Johnson and Izzy Tennyson, highlights the venue’s commitment to work with exciting playwrights, both established and emerging.