Aleks Sierz
@sierz.bsky.social
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Theatre critic, lecturer and writer. Part of The Arts Desk collective.
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Tender, Soho Theatre - Aleks Sierz
Anarchic takedown of clichéd masculinity: American playwright Dave Harris new one is a hilarious show about sex, sex and more sex review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/tender-soho-theatre/
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Please Please Me, Kiln Theatre - Aleks Sierz
Life of Brian Epstein explored in new play which never really satisfies, being too much, and yet not enough review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/please-please-me-kiln-theatre/
7 days ago
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New British Drama in 15 Scenes - Aleks Sierz
News about my latest book about contemporary British theatre, new writing and beyond New British Drama in 15 Scenes: Adventures in Theatre Criticism
https://www.sierz.co.uk/writings/new-british-drama-in-15-scenes/
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Between the River and the Sea - Aleks Sierz
Text of the day: “We watched all the documentaries we could find. We read hundreds of articles. We interviewed Palestinians, Settlers, Arabs, Israelis, Soldiers, Dogs, Cats... you name it. And suddenl...
https://www.sierz.co.uk/blog/between-the-river-and-the-sea/
9 days ago
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Tender, Soho Theatre - Aleks Sierz
Anarchic takedown of clichéd masculinity: American playwright Dave Harris new one is a hilarious show about sex, sex and more sex review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/tender-soho-theatre/
9 days ago
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"Informative, provocative and entertaining all at the same time." - Michael Billington
@sierz.bsky.social
delivers a wide-ranging and accessible account of new writing in British theatre during the 2010s, written in a boldly experimental style. Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4cR85l7
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"Delivered by an expert in a truly adventurous and entertaining manner ... highly recommended."
@sierz.bsky.social
's 'New British Drama in 15 Scenes' reviewed
@britishtheatreguide.info
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Book review: New British Drama in 15 Scenes from Methuen Drama
Book review of New British Drama in 15 Scenes (Aleks Sierz) from Methuen Drama - reviewer: Philip Fisher
https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/new-british-dra-25560
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Tender, Soho Theatre - Aleks Sierz
Anarchic takedown of clichéd masculinity: American playwright Dave Harris new one is a hilarious show about sex, sex and more sex review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/tender-soho-theatre/
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Tender, Soho Theatre - Aleks Sierz
Anarchic takedown of clichéd masculinity: American playwright Dave Harris new one is a hilarious show about sex, sex and more sex review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/tender-soho-theatre/
15 days ago
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16 days ago
★★★★ TENDER
@sohotheatre.bsky.social
- An anarchic takedown of clichéd masculinity, as the team behind Tambo & Bones return with a hilarious show about sex, sex and more sex - review
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Between the River and the Sea - Aleks Sierz
Text of the day: “We watched all the documentaries we could find. We read hundreds of articles. We interviewed Palestinians, Settlers, Arabs, Israelis, Soldiers, Dogs, Cats... you name it. And suddenl...
https://www.sierz.co.uk/blog/between-the-river-and-the-sea/
17 days ago
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Nayatt School Redux, Coronet Theatre - Aleks Sierz
The legendary Wooster Group excavate their 1978 piece in a fabulous mix of experimental and archival theatre — rock on fellas! review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/nayatt-school-redux-coronet-theatre/
18 days ago
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New British Drama in 15 Scenes - Aleks Sierz
News about my latest book about contemporary British theatre, new writing and beyond New British Drama in 15 Scenes: Adventures in Theatre Criticism
https://www.sierz.co.uk/writings/new-british-drama-in-15-scenes/
19 days ago
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Please Please Me, Kiln Theatre - Aleks Sierz
Life of Brian Epstein explored in new play which never really satisfies, being too much, and yet not enough review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/please-please-me-kiln-theatre/
20 days ago
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20 days ago
★★ Please Please Me, Kiln Theatre: too much, and not enough writes
@sierz.bsky.social
on this life of Brian Epstein which never really satisfies
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New British Drama in 15 Scenes - Aleks Sierz
News about my latest book about contemporary British theatre, new writing and beyond New British Drama in 15 Scenes: Adventures in Theatre Criticism
https://www.sierz.co.uk/writings/new-british-drama-in-15-scenes/
22 days ago
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Nayatt School Redux, Coronet Theatre - Aleks Sierz
The legendary Wooster Group excavate their 1978 piece in a fabulous mix of experimental and archival theatre — rock on fellas! review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/nayatt-school-redux-coronet-theatre/
22 days ago
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Nayatt School Redux, Coronet Theatre - Aleks Sierz
The legendary Wooster Group excavate their 1978 piece in a fabulous mix of experimental and archival theatre — rock on fellas! review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/nayatt-school-redux-coronet-theatre/
22 days ago
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Nayatt School Redux, Coronet Theatre - Aleks Sierz
The legendary Wooster Group excavate their 1978 piece in a fabulous mix of experimental and archival theatre — rock on fellas! review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/nayatt-school-redux-coronet-theatre/
23 days ago
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Nayatt School Redux, Coronet Theatre - Aleks Sierz
The legendary Wooster Group excavate their 1978 piece in a fabulous mix of experimental and archival theatre — rock on fellas! review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/nayatt-school-redux-coronet-theatre/
23 days ago
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Nayatt School Redux, Coronet Theatre - Aleks Sierz
The legendary Wooster Group excavate their 1978 piece in a fabulous mix of experimental and archival theatre — rock on fellas! review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/nayatt-school-redux-coronet-theatre/
23 days ago
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Huge congratulations to
@vickyangelaki.bsky.social
, Elisabeth and Clara on your superb editing of this volume. Very proud to be included!
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New British Drama in 15 Scenes - Aleks Sierz
News about my latest book about contemporary British theatre, new writing and beyond New British Drama in 15 Scenes: Adventures in Theatre Criticism
https://www.sierz.co.uk/writings/new-british-drama-in-15-scenes/
24 days ago
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Heart Wall, Bush Theatre - Aleks Sierz
New play about family trauma and grief is subtle, sensitive, deeply felt, but also frustratingly incomplete review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/heart-wall-bush-theatre/
24 days ago
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25 days ago
BETWEEN THE RIVER AND THE SEA
@royalcourt.bsky.social
- Autobiographical show about the Middle East prefers utopian longing to political engagement - but
@sierz.bsky.social
is won over by
#YousefSweid's
solo performance in this wry take on insoluble antagonisms
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Stephen LN
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In the same glass. I dare ya! Congrats on the new book.
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★★★ Deeply felt, but frustratingly incomplete: Heart Wall, a new play about family trauma and grief is subtle, sensitive, but pitted with plot holes writes
@sierz.bsky.social
at Bush Theatre
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My new book is out now. Do I celebrate with champagne or a cup of tea? Or both?
about 1 month ago
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Copenhagen, Hampstead Theatre - Aleks Sierz
Excellent revival of Michael Frayn’s 1998 classic about nuclear weapons, quantum physics and anti-Semitism review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/copenhagen-hampstead-theatre/
about 1 month ago
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New British Drama in 15 Scenes - Aleks Sierz
News about my latest book about contemporary British theatre, new writing and beyond New British Drama in 15 Scenes: Adventures in Theatre Criticism
https://www.sierz.co.uk/writings/new-british-drama-in-15-scenes/
about 1 month ago
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New British Drama in 15 Scenes - Aleks Sierz
News about my latest book about contemporary British theatre, new writing and beyond New British Drama in 15 Scenes: Adventures in Theatre Criticism
https://www.sierz.co.uk/writings/new-british-drama-in-15-scenes/
about 1 month ago
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Ooh, what a lovely sight — thanks
@ntbookshop.bsky.social
! Much appreciated!
about 1 month ago
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THE AUTHENTICATOR
@nationaltheatre.org.uk
- Latest drama from
#WinsomePinnock
is too short to be thoroughly satisfying -
@sierz.bsky.social
follows a complex post-colonial archival dive
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New British Drama in 15 Scenes - Aleks Sierz
News about my latest book about contemporary British theatre, new writing and beyond New British Drama in 15 Scenes: Adventures in Theatre Criticism
https://www.sierz.co.uk/writings/new-british-drama-in-15-scenes/
about 1 month ago
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★★★★ ROMEO & JULIET
#HaroldPinterTheatre
- Time waits for no man (or woman), as
#RobertIcke's
starry production elides
#SlidingDoors
with
#Shakespeare
- review by Matt Wolf
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Teeth ’N’ Smiles, Duke of York’s Theatre - Aleks Sierz
Rebecca Lucy Taylor is fab, an smashing, electric stage presence in this 50th-anniversary revival of David Hare’s elegiac gig-theatre show review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/teeth-n-smiles-duke-of-yorks-theatre/
about 1 month ago
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New British Drama in 15 Scenes - Aleks Sierz
News about my latest book about contemporary British theatre, new writing and beyond New British Drama in 15 Scenes: Adventures in Theatre Criticism
https://www.sierz.co.uk/writings/new-british-drama-in-15-scenes/
about 1 month ago
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New British Drama in 15 Scenes - Aleks Sierz
News about my latest book about contemporary British theatre, new writing and beyond New British Drama in 15 Scenes: Adventures in Theatre Criticism
https://www.sierz.co.uk/writings/new-british-drama-in-15-scenes/
about 2 months ago
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Methuen Drama
about 2 months ago
Now in paperback 📚 Why do we associate contemporary British history plays with white male playwrights? This vital study by Rebecca Benzie examines how feminist playwrights since 2000 have reclaimed history through a post
#MeToo
lens. Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4cIZnHk
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James Graham's 'Punch' wins the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards 2026 for Best New Play (the Michael Billington award)! 👏
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Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards announces winners including Hayley Atwell, Brendan Gleeson and Rosamund Pike
The winners were revealed at a ceremony at the National Theatre
https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/critics-circle-theatre-awards-announces-winners-including-hayley-atwell-brendan-gleeson-and-rosamund-pike_1716283/
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New British Drama in 15 Scenes - Aleks Sierz
News about my latest book about contemporary British theatre, new writing and beyond New British Drama in 15 Scenes: Adventures in Theatre Criticism
https://www.sierz.co.uk/writings/new-british-drama-in-15-scenes/
about 2 months ago
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The Holy Rosenbergs, Menier Chocolate Factory - Aleks Sierz
Excellent revival of Ryan Craig’s 2011 play about an British-Jewish family in crisis — still timely and thought-provoking review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/the-holy-rosenbergs-menier-chocolate-factory/
about 2 months ago
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New British Drama in 15 Scenes - Aleks Sierz
News about my latest book about contemporary British theatre, new writing and beyond New British Drama in 15 Scenes: Adventures in Theatre Criticism
https://www.sierz.co.uk/writings/new-british-drama-in-15-scenes/
about 2 months ago
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Teeth ’N’ Smiles, Duke of York’s Theatre - Aleks Sierz
Rebecca Lucy Taylor is fab, an smashing, electric stage presence in this 50th-anniversary revival of David Hare’s elegiac gig-theatre show review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/teeth-n-smiles-duke-of-yorks-theatre/
about 2 months ago
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Teeth ’N’ Smiles, Duke of York’s Theatre - Aleks Sierz
Rebecca Lucy Taylor is fab, an smashing, electric stage presence in this 50th-anniversary revival of David Hare’s elegiac gig-theatre show review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/teeth-n-smiles-duke-of-yorks-theatre/
about 2 months ago
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Teeth ’N’ Smiles, Duke of York’s Theatre - Aleks Sierz
Rebecca Lucy Taylor is fab, an smashing, electric stage presence in this 50th-anniversary revival of David Hare’s elegiac gig-theatre show review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/teeth-n-smiles-duke-of-yorks-theatre/
about 2 months ago
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Oh look what’s arrived in the post today! Very pleased with this
@methuendrama.bsky.social
publication. Available next week!
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
★★★★ Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem is a smash in this 50th anniversary revival of David Hare's Teeth ’N’ Smiles, Duke of York’s Theatre writes
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Welcome to Pemfort, Soho Theatre - Aleks Sierz
New play about heritage, past crime and forgiveness is a bit tonally discordant, and too brief for its subject matter review by Aleks Sierz
https://www.sierz.co.uk/reviews/welcome-to-pemfort-soho-theatre/
about 2 months ago
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New British Drama in 15 Scenes - Aleks Sierz
News about my latest book about contemporary British theatre, new writing and beyond New British Drama in 15 Scenes: Adventures in Theatre Criticism
https://www.sierz.co.uk/writings/new-british-drama-in-15-scenes/
about 2 months ago
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