Articles by Alan Stewart

Howie the Rookie

Reminiscent of an Irish Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Howie the Rookie is a two-hander exploring the journeys of Howie (Tom Taplin) and the Rookie (Ed Limb) as they become i…

Chinese Women’s Whispers

Chinese Women’s Whispers provides an oasis of calm for weary festival goers.

Luna Park

When reading the marketing blurb for Luna Park, I must confess I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect.

Fran & Leni

“This shit definitely passes the Bechdel test,” is a statement that can be found emblazoned on the show’s marketing material.

Save + Quit

A production without any set or props is a risky move.

Us / Them

I can count on one hand the number of plays that have sent shivers down my spine: Us/Them is one such show.

Stack

Mix together a dollop of Alan Partridge, a squirt of Bear Grylls and a spoonful of Stephen Toast and what do you get? Celebrity explorer, Stackard Banks! Stack is a hilarious comed…

We Live by the Sea

We Live by the Sea is a feel-good tale, exploring the day-to-day life of an autistic teenager in Filey.

Don’t Panic! It’s Challenge Anneka

Being both a chronic worrier and a huge fan of television from the 1990s, I had high hopes for Don’t Panic! It’s Challenge Anneka: a one woman show that uses the programme, Challen…

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