After runs in LA and at the Edinburgh Fringe, June Carryl’s BLUE brings an interesting perspective on contemporary American society to London audiences. BLUE It’s interesting sometimes, thinking about the dialogue between plays that you see. On consecutive nights this week I’ve seen For Black Boys… by Ryan Calais Cameron, and then BLUE, a work […]
Ryan Calais Cameron’s hit play For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy makes a triumphant return to the West End with an all new cast. Content Warning: includes discussion of suicidal thoughts, violence, and trauma. For Black Boys… Thank goodness for second chances. Or fourth chances, as is the […]
An exploration of Black motherhood, societal, familial and personal pressures, Brenda’s Got A Baby raises important issues but struggles to bring them to life. Brenda’s Got A Baby I was looking forward to my first trip to New Diorama Theatre’s HQ. This bold and creative venue incubated the wonderful Operation Mincemeat, and also took the […]
Ryan Calais Cameron shows off his playwriting range in Retrograde, the story of a young Sidney Poitier faced with a difficult decision. Retrograde If I haven’t kept up with Ryan Calais Cameron’s recent work, it’s only due to overcommitment to evening outings on the part of the Salterton Arts Review. I saw an earlier play, […]
Review of Typical from Soho Theatre on Demand and Nouveau Riche. A powerful work with a relentless energy, and huge relevance to the current moment. (lead photograph: Aly Wright) Typical – An Incredibly Relevant Story For Right Now Not too long after I watched Hymn, I am back with another review of an online theatre […]
