Review: LYNN FACES, New Diorama TheatreFebruary 21, 2025In an era where nostalgia often serves as a mere backdrop, Lynn Faces delivers a sharper perspective, wielding both comedy and commentary with remarkable precision. Running since 2023, this production masterfully interweaves punk aesthetics with feminist discourse, creating a theatrical experience that resonates beyond its initial laughs.
Review: VANYA IS ALIVE, Omnibus TheatreFebruary 5, 2025In this masterfully crafted one-hour solo performance, Vanya is Alive presents a universal tale of state oppression through the intimate lens of maternal grief. Currently running at the Omnibus Theatre, this English translation of Natalia Lizorkina's work transcends its Russian origins to illuminate broader truths about authoritarian control.
Review: BELLY OF THE BEAST, Finborough TheatreJanuary 13, 2025This world premiere, directed by Dadlow Lin, strips away theatrical artifice to focus on the raw humanity of its characters, delivering a powerful commentary on how schools struggle to adapt to evolving understandings of gender identity.