• Pride and Prejudice @ Nottingham Playhouse

    Few productions manage what Sara Pascoe manages in her reimaging of ‘Pride and Prejudice’. She remains fiercely loyal to the spirit of the original text, conveying all the sincerity and depth of the original characters, and provides a critical commentary that placates the modern audiences in the face of...
  • The Revenger’s Tragedy @ The Nottingham Playhouse

    Although the promotional picture for The Revenger’s Tragedy gives the tedious initial impression of some try hard, ‘alternative’ interpretation of the 15th century piece, any negative preconception is quickly swept away in the first few minutes. Metal music creates a shocking opening scene that quickly seizes the audience’s attention; although...