Rebecca Cave

Bittergirl is without a doubt the kind of show that sticks in your brain. It's the perfect intersection of relatable and insightful, hilarious and heartbreaking, ambitious and focused and it's all executed by a cast of incredibly talented young actors. The women are all funny, personable, and vulnerable in turns and it makes each of them feel like someone you've known for years. They read as each other's best friends for better and worse, and their chemistry carries not just the scenes where they interact but also the snappy layered dialogue that makes up some of the most fun portions of the show. The only man in the cast holds up his end of the bargain, pivoting between different flavours of douchebag with a kind of ease that could make your skin crawl.

The production end of the show is also very well executed. The minimalist set, underscores the entire play with the sense that this is a period of change in all its characters' lives, and the sound design adds a layer of realism and grounding that fits each scene so well it's often almost imperceptible in the best way. The show's director absolutely knew what she was doing with her transitions, wasting not a second of the audience's time as scenes blend together in a way that feels natural and perfectly paced. A particular shoutout to the lighting design which leans into colour, shaping, and space in a way that creates contrast and movement without being at any point distracting.

If you haven't seen Bittergirl, you should absolutely try to find time for one of the last couple of runs before you're stuck waiting another year to see this incredible team.

Confirmed Bachelor is everything the description would have you hope for. It's sweet, it's insightful, the characters all feel like real, motivated people. The script effectively balances it's incredibly witty humour with moments that are genuinely heart-wrenching, and the performers balance roles and props and feelings with such mastery that it will absolutely sweep you up and away into this whirlwind romance of connection and deception.

The onstage performances are supported by the subtle but purposeful sound design, the gorgeous costumes, and the carefully selected props to create a story you can absolutely get lost in.

Also it made me cry. Twice.

Fantastic job to an amazing team on a heartwarming comedy that gets everything right.

I have been describing this show to my friends as 4 Sims versus the unrelenting passage of time, but even that description does not do justice to the amount of work and talent on display in this production.

The cast of Gnomon's Land consists of four incredibly dedicated clowns who lay it all out on the stage, blending the vulnerability and the rawness each scene requires with the exaggerated physical comedy that threads the show together. The performers are engaging and interesting to watch, whether they're stepping up as the focus of a sequence or posing as set pieces. They slide between roles smoothly, using accessories and body language to communicate both tangible identities and more abstract characters.

The most enjoyable thing about Gnomon's Land for me was how clearly intentional every element was. Every single technical element contributes to the whole in a way that is cohesive and purposeful, driving action and characters. The entire team is making the most of every moment of attention and communicating feelings and moments and fears that are so fundamentally human it's genuinely breathtaking. I've seen the show multiple times, and every single viewing I get to pick out more details and choices, and each one only enhances my appreciation for this show and this team.

If you have the chance to see it, Gnomon's Land will give you heart, humour, and the kind of honesty that's only possible through live theatre.