The story of one app told from the perspective of three people, Brilliant Jerks offers an insight into the humanity behind the tech boom. The play tells the story of three people connected to a fictionalised version of Uber. Mia is a driver. She started driving as a stopgap job as part of her attempt … Continue reading Through three vastly different stories, Brilliant Jerks examines the highs and lows of the tech boom through the lifecycle of one contentious app
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“What are you looking at?” | Flies examines life from every angle to issue a direct and unflinching challenge to the male gaze
This review contains spoilers. In the foyer of Flies, you are presented with a Polaroid camera and invited to take a photo to add to the wall. You are encouraged to share your photo with the hashtag #WhatAreYouLookingAt. Without the benefit of a screen showing what your selfie looks like before it develops, you are … Continue reading “What are you looking at?” | Flies examines life from every angle to issue a direct and unflinching challenge to the male gaze
What right does Britain have to tell any other country how to manage its political system? | The Ballerina brutally confronts the harsh truth of peaceful politics
When you arrive at The Ballerina, you are greeted by a mysterious figure wearing an animal mask. They hand you a card containing advice on how to process the show, a tongue-in-cheek line that reassures you in a way that isn’t entirely believable. The actors are already in position as you take your seat. Two … Continue reading What right does Britain have to tell any other country how to manage its political system? | The Ballerina brutally confronts the harsh truth of peaceful politics
