Stories by Young Critics
This year’s AAF young critics come from a wide range of backgrounds and interests, from academic writing and post-graduate study in other industries, to movement, devising, directing, playwriting, crewing and event planning. Most have trained in acting and have extensive experience in the youth programmes at Indian Ink, ATC, Pop-up Globe, and Massive.
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Being in on the joke: A review of El Diván, the live therapy show
The therapist’s couch becomes a space to explore cultural isolation and the desire to be understood. -
'Something of a double edged sword': A review of Jamie Honey's Monkeyboard
The show is incredibly ambitious and at times misses the mark. This is what makes it incredible. -
'Exercises in extreme athleticism': A review of Georgia Pringle's Nature Brain
A wholehearted commitment to the animals' physicalities shines throughout the show. -
'Now tell me what you really think': The last of the Young Critics, for now
The final review, and a reflection from programme facilitator Jillian Davey on the programme. -
'60 minutes of non-stop what?': Young Critics week two
The next generation of critics review dance, theatre and cabaret. -
Introducing the Young Critics and their first reviews
The Young Critics Programme is “aiming to create a new generation of thoughtful reviewers”.