REVIEW: Dara, Lyttleton Theatre ✭✭✭

Dara review National Theatre

The vision that Fall and Ronder and their team have for Dara is as grand and awesome as the Taj Mahal itself. Lindsay’s wonderful set uses the full length, breadth and height of the Lytleton’s vast space. A series of beautifully patterned screens is employed, moving in constantly changing configurations across and above the stage, giving a truly exotic sense to proceedings. The kaleidoscope of activity, images and designs is visually intoxicating.

REVIEW: 3 Winters, Lyttleton Theatre ✭✭✭

3 Winters at The National Theatre

There is a marvellous scene towards the end of Act One where Walker and Gulliford share the couch, both wanting to be there but both not knowing how to negotiate a new phase in their fractured relationship. Completely different creatures, but each needing the other to be complete. It is a joy to watch.

REVIEW: John, Lyttleton Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭

DV8 John at The National Theatre

It’s confronting from start to finish; challenging and disturbing in many ways. But, ultimately, as we hear John settle into a calm, perhaps contented sleep, we see that despite the horrors and setbacks and challenges of his life, John refuses to quit. He embraces the possibilities life offers and he will survive. Love and life, not death.