Review – Betsy, a bawdy glimpse of 1820s life
Imogen Strachan delivers a gutsy solo turn in this raw monologue about survival, sex, and social scorn in Brighton’s seedy underbelly.
Review – Rhinoceros, thundering absurdity runs riot
Omar Elerian’s electrifying take on Ionesco’s classic is a wild, meta-theatrical circus of comedy, confusion, clowns, and creeping conformity.
Review – Wilko Johnson’s wild ride falls flat
Love, loss, and loud guitars fuel this affectionate but uneven tribute to Dr Feelgood’s founder in a nostalgic, high-energy stage biography.
Review – Mary and the Hyenas offer a rebel yell
A bold, bloody musical reimagining of feminist Mary Wollstonecraft’s final days bursts with wit, defiance – and flat songs.
Review – Havisham, the haunted origin story of an icon
Heather Alexander’s solo play reimagines Miss Havisham’s past, crafting a chilling yet sympathetic take on Dickens’ heartbroken manipulator.
Review – The Habits, a magical tale of grief and friendship
The Habits is a five-star tale of friendship, grief, and D&D. As fantasy and reality blur, a game becomes a lifeline in this funny, moving must-see play.