About

Local Theatre Review is for people who enjoy community performance, whether they go often, make theatre with others or are curious about what happens before the house lights dim. We explore the choices and customs that shape local shows without assuming a reader has specialist knowledge.

What we look at

Our subject is theatre close to the ground: playgoing, performance, stagecraft, production and the traditions that gather around a shared stage. We might consider how a small room changes an audience's attention, what a programme helps a visitor notice, or how practical choices give a scene its atmosphere.

For curious audiences

The publication is for anyone who wants to notice more on a night at the theatre, or understand the quiet work that allows a show to happen. We favour clear explanations and useful ways of looking over jargon or assumptions about what a production ought to be.

A measured point of view

We approach theatre with curiosity and respect for the people who make and attend it. Our writing distinguishes observation from opinion, leaves room for different responses, and focuses on ideas readers can carry into their next visit or conversation.