Theatre With Teeth’s production ‘Angelus’ is a bold and emphatic piece of new writing, which certainly lives up to Swain’s esteemed reputation. Set in the Irish countryside, the tyrannical ruling within this dystopian world shows that a red splash of paint on your door signifies an execution, and a red envelope through your door means […]
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Review: ‘My Fair Lady’ @ The Lemon Grove
My Fair Lady, Lerner and Loewe’s musical adaptation of Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, was met with a rapturous reception – setting records for the longest running Broadway show and creating a popular film starring Audrey Hepburn. Exeter Footlights’ reprisal, almost exactly 60 years later, combines the crackle and charm of the original stage production […]
Review: Plucked @ Exeter Phoenix
Veganism seems to be a topic which is frequently joked about, with the stereotype of the militant and preachy vegan dominating most conversations about a lifestyle free of animal products. Although DiceBox’s first production, Plucked, has not marketed itself as ‘vegan theatre’, primarily focusing on the story of its mute protagonist, the troubled 12 year […]
The lasting legacy of the Bike Shed Theatre
On the 31st March, the Bike Shed Theatre opened its doors to the public for the last time. What started as an ambitious theatrical venture back in 2010 has grown over the last eight years to become a hub of talent, leading the way for creativity to flourish across Exeter. The small theatre on Fore […]
Preview: Neon @ Roborough Studios
An early disclaimer to this preview is that I believe Neon is best experienced with as little knowledge of the play’s plot and narrative as possible. All the numerous twists and turns of the intricately structured story were best experienced in this manner and for that reason, I will try to keep any mentions of […]
Review: Twelfth Night @ Cygnet Theatre
I studied Twelfth Night four years ago under the guidance of my English teacher, who passed away this year in August. Although I know that I wasn’t his best student, my admiration and appreciation for Shakespeare and English literature stems from his guidance and teaching. I went to see this comedy at the Cygnet Theatre […]
EUTCO presents: ‘Me, as a Penguin’
Tom Wells’ charmingly eccentric comedy-drama has been taken on by EUTCO, and it’s safe to say that the theatre company has done the play justice. The play explores themes of love, loyalty (to a sofa, of all things!), compromise and coming of age through a fun, relatable lens. EUTCO’s use of a minimalistic set does […]
Review: Madam Butterfly
Have you ever dreamed of immersing yourself in the world of traditional Japan? Although set closer to our modern age at the start of the twentieth century, the Welsh National Opera’s Madam Butterfly (also known as Cio-Cio-san) is an opera that captures the spirit of Japan on stage with a touch of Puccini, from the smallest […]
Review: Bristol Dramasoc’s “A Sleepless Night”
In just one and a half weeks Bristol Dramasoc devised an animated and fun loving piece, gracing our own M&D stage with childish vigour. As part of a performance exchange with EUTCo we were treated to A Sleepless Night directed by Dan Durkin and Phoebe Simmonds. The show was told through the eyes of a […]
Review: Zips
While the title didn’t do much in exciting me about the premise of this play, Simon Marshall’s Zips was a highly enjoyable and surprisingly emotional play. Set in local Teignmouth, it was part of the ‘From Devon with Love’ festival, aiming to showcase local talent, and what better place to look for it than Exeter […]