Tag: Pilch

The Metamorphosis was, understandably, intense, and weird – in a good way. Blessed with excellent performances, and clever use of technology, the play captured all the absurdity of Kafka.

"Gregor Samsa is a travelling salesman in the cloth trade who has been worked to the bone and suffers under the pressure of his family, who rely on him financially. At the beginning of the play, he wakes up to discover that he has transformed into a repulsive and unhuman creature."

Andrew Raynes’ production of Macbeth is a successful exploration of the play’s tension and comedy, and the cast and crew should be congratulated on bringing that out. The production succeeds in creating the world of Macbeth, and is blessed with some very talented actors which help bring it to life.

"Shakespeare gives us so much space to sort of deal with psychological problems, which aren't always necessarily textual, but really come through in rehearsals and give the performance a higher level of connection with the audience."

Present Laughter, a 1942 play by Noël Coward, recounts the days leading up to the departure of Gary Essendine, an actor, for his tour in Africa....

Frazer Martin reviews 'American Buffalo' at the Pilch.

Francesca German feels the power of Arthur Miller's classic 'The Crucible' at the Pilch.

This powerful family drama packs an punch at the Pilch.

GOYA's Crave stays true to the chaotic and disturbing nature of Kane's work.

A preview of Coningsby Productions' play at the Pilch this week.

Alastair Curtis' new play explores how individuals forge connections with others in our modern, digitalised world

Katie Knight is impressed by Klaxon Productions' production which incorporates new forms of media.

"Adam Radford-Diaper’s adaptation is slick and well-acted, often wonderfully absurd and funny, but ultimately leaves me feeling slightly cold."

Cesca Echlin previews Caryl Churchill's 2006 play, which she finds entices the human out of the political