Review of 'Juliet & Romeo' at Chelsea Theatre
An exciting and urgent production that reimagines the feud between Montague and Capulet households in present-day London.
Theatre Reviews
Alongside pursuing my own artistic interests, I love writing about other people's art! Here are some of my latest theatre reviews. If you'd like me to write about your upcoming show or arts project,
please send me a note on gauravnijjer@gmail.com
- Nov 19
- 3 min
Review of 'Le Petit Chaperon Rouge' at Coronet Theatre
A riveting production by Joël Pommerat that highlight's the the story's more salient themes of age, loneliness and fear.
- Nov 18
- 2 min
Review of 'Holier Than Thou' at the Canal Cafe Theatre
An attempt to find the funny in a larger commentary about faith and those who are entrusted with that responsibility in our communities.
- Nov 10
- 2 min
Review of 'The Seven Pomegranate Seeds' at Rose Theatre Kingston
A stellar reimagination of female characters from Euripedes’ plays in a contemporary setting.
- Oct 28
- 3 min
Review of 'Night, Mother' at Hampstead Theatre
An arresting presentation of a family’s darkest moment, with an understated portrayal of mental health and depression.
- Oct 20
- 3 min
Review of 'Chop Me Up or Let Me Go' at Hen & Chickens Theatre
A darkly funny take on what happens when two distinct personalities find themselves stuck together for an inordinate amount of time.
- Oct 19
- 2 min
Review of 'Flushed' at Park Theatre
A series of unfiltered conversations shared between cubicles that speak of sisterhood and survival.
- Oct 19
- 2 min
Review of 'Sold' at the Park Theatre
a deeply moving representation of one woman’s extraordinary struggle to overthrow a world order she was born into.
- Oct 14
- 3 min
Review of 'Screen 9' at the Pleasance Theatre
A nuanced, emotional commentary on gun violence in America through its focus on survivors and their words, unfiltered and unedited.
- Oct 12
- 3 min
Review of 'No Fear' at Hoxton Hall
Spirited attempt to provoke conversations around age, lived experience and legacy but risks reducing itself as too self-referential.
- Oct 7
- 3 min
Review of 'Roots' at Wilton's Music Hall
A wonderfully whimsical presentation that brings together animation, movement, mime, acting and folktales from a simpler time.
- Oct 6
- 3 min
Review of 'Behind Closed Doors' at Christ Church Spitalfields
A unique experience that takes you on a multi-sensorial journey around a neighbourhood and the intimate lives of the people who live there.
- Oct 5
- 3 min
Review of 'Fritz & Matlock' at the Pleasance Theatre
An endearing attempt to bring out the best (and worst) of the dysfunctional relationships we carry with ourselves.
- Sep 28
- 3 min
Review of 'Tokyo Rose' at the Southwark Playhouse
A wonderfully crafted ode to the struggles of an individual and her fight for the truth.
- Sep 24
- 3 min
Review of 'Anything is Possible if you Think about it Hard Enough' at the Southwark Playhouse
A powerful testament to the resilience and fragility of the human spirit, from the eyes of a couple dealing with a tragic loss.