James Bonin

Review of Almeida Theatre

I've been here quite a few times. Always a mixed b...

I've been here quite a few times. Always a mixed bag. I've walked out halfway through two of the last three things I've seen as they were pretty bad. They specialise in 'Its loud=drama"; "child actor= emotion." Some good acting but very safe interpretations. Staging can be good and innovative. Seating is squashed and plays often go over three hours so not the most comfortable theatre experience. The spirits they serve are not measured and tiny. Certainly not 25 ml! I think they can challenge themselves and the audience a bit more but hey that's only my opinion.