In an independent coffee shop, full of middle-class yummy mummies wilfully ignoring their kids, Jude has a meltdown. Jude doesn't like children. She considers kids to be "tit leeches" who validate your existence. "I've never shat myself in a pool", she proudly declares. In her 30s, Jude breaks conventions as a woman who doesn't actually... Continue Reading →
Unbreakable – King’s Arms, Salford (GM Fringe 2019)
Occasionally, you can watch a play in a local fringe venue that leaves you astounded. Danny Clifford's new play, Unbreakable, is one of these. Lauded as one of the most anticipated shows of the GM Fringe festival, the show was sold-out throughout its run at the King's Arms in Salford and certainly lives up to... Continue Reading →
Snowflakes – The King’s Arms, Salford
Every snowflake that falls from the sky is unique. Each has its own individual composition and identity. Hung Theatre's Snowflakes is a collection of six short plays that are distinctly different from one another, but are all inspired by the 'snowflake' generation. As the plays are singular, I will write a separate review for each.... Continue Reading →
Buckets – The King’s Arms, Salford
Life is constructed from a million small moments of seemingly little significance. However meaningless, these are the moments that define who we are. Adam Barnard's Buckets is a collection of thirty-three interconnected small scenes depicting everyday life, from family matters and blossoming relationships, to depression and confronting mortality. Each scene is unique and captivating, encapsulating... Continue Reading →