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‘Give me a week & I’ll write the rest of the show!’ Stephanie Silver tells us about creating Walk of Shame

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays, Sticky, Ticket recommendations by Featured Content6th December 2018Leave a Comment

Glass Half Full Theatre’s new play Walk of Shame has taken its own journey to being staged as a week-long production at the White Bear Theatre this winter. Co-writer and star Stephanie Silver tells us more about the drama that may be perfect for Christmas party season.

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‘Feels like an instant classic’: EAR FOR EYE – Royal Court Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz3rd November 2018Leave a Comment

Covering both contemporary experience and historical background, debbie tucker green’s Ear for Eye at the Royal Court feels like an instant classic. But it’s not an easy watch.

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‘There are times when the cast shines’: NETHERBARD – TheatreN16

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Laura Kressly5th September 2018Leave a Comment

In a man’s world, Budding Rose Productions is creating space where women take the lead, playing the kings, the warriors, and fools.

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‘A milestone for women in the arts’: EMILIA – Shakespeare’s Globe

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Laura Kressly20th August 2018Leave a Comment

My hope of ever witnessing a true revolution for women in theatre began to disappear over the last year – until Emilia at Shakespeare’s Globe.

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‘The focus is on excellent new writing that’s relevant’: A round-up of the Roundabout – Edinburgh Fringe

In Comedy, London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews by Laura Kressly19th August 2018Leave a Comment

The six shows at the Roundabout exemplify Paines Plough’s focus on excellent new writing that’s relevant and thematically diverse.

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In House podcast: Theatre503 artistic director Lisa Spirling on finding new writers & capturing the zeitgeist

In Audio, Features, Inspiring people, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Quotes, Sticky by Featured Content16th August 2018Leave a Comment

Have you bookmarked Stagedoor’s new weekly theatre podcast In House? This week’s episode sees poet, journalist and Critics of Colour founder Bridget Minamore interviewing Theatre503’s Lisa Spirling. We’ve picked out some of our favourite highlights but be sure to listen in full…

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‘Reminds us that we can handle our obstacles’: SPARK – Edinburgh Fringe

In Edinburgh Festival, Festivals, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Scotland by Laura Kressly13th August 2018Leave a Comment

Using the word ‘strong’ to describe women and girls is redundant. Putting up with all the trash that women have to deal with as a result of their gender, on top of everything else life throws at them, makes them strong by default.

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‘Where will all the incels gather without reddit?’ THE ABODE – Edinburgh Fringe

In Edinburgh Festival, Festivals, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Laura Kressly11th August 2018Leave a Comment

There are great intentions at work here, but the initial concept is flawed – ultimately it undermines the power that the internet and technology gives to the alt-right.

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‘The highs & lows are often extreme but convincing’: NO KIDS – Edinburgh Fringe

In Dance, Edinburgh Festival, Festivals, London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Scotland by Laura Kressly10th August 2018Leave a Comment

This intimate, personal production from Theatre Ad Infinitum is an accurate and emotionally charged snapshot of the pervasive conflict between capitalism and the desire for a family.

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‘Rather slender but well put together & fun, fun, fun’: SILK ROAD (How to Buy Drugs Online) – Trafalgar Studios

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Aleks Sierz10th August 2018Leave a Comment

This West End revival of smart monologue about drug dealing on the Dark Web is well written if a bit slight.

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