Theatre Director • All about the Sarcastic Eyebrow
London, England
Joined February 2009
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REVIEW: 4 stars of #Maggots @bushtheatre
'An enthralling modern fable told through an experimental theatrical approach.'
#review #theatre #london #whatson
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'Timely and deeply relevant'
★★★★★ All That Dazzles
'An engrossing story cleverly told'
★★★★ WhatsOnStage
Maggots by NHB author Farah Najib is now on @bushtheatre.
Get your playscript copy at the venue or online: nickhernbooks.co.uk/maggots
ALT Top photo: Safiyya Ingar, Sam Baker Jones, and Marcia Lecky in Maggots at the Bush Theatre, London. Photo by Ross Kernahan. Bottom photo: Playscript cover of Maggots by Farah Najib.
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"Leaving you feeling like you've watched a story of hope, however many times its narrators assure you of the contrary" Theatre review: Maggots partially-obstructed-view.bl…
ALT Safiyya Ingar, Marcia Lecky and Sam Baker Jones as the narrators stand under bunches of dried flowers hanging from the ceiling. They look into the middle distance, thoughtfully. Maggots at the Bush Theatre's Studio, 2026.
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Maggots at @bushtheatre ★★★★ "a clear example of theatre initiating uncomfortable yet necessary conversations" : theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/m…
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#THEATRE #REVIEW Maggots @bushtheatre @jessieproduces 'Charming in the delivery of this disturbing topic, the play lingers much like the sickly-sweet smell it so vividly evokes' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ thereviewshub.com/maggots-bu… #London
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Spent the evening at Bush Theatre and a fascinating, grim and surprisingly engaging, character-filled piece entitled MAGGOTS.
Well done to the trio of actors who brought it to life (no pun intended). Full review will go live in the morning.
@bushtheatre @LBO_Theatre
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Maggots - @bushtheatre
"An intense and thoughtful experience that will stick in the memory for some time."
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Maggots at the Bush Theatre – review whatsonstage.com/news/maggot…
ALT Two actresses and one actor standing back-to-back under dim lighting on stage
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Presented as three people telling a story, 'Maggots' gives rich life to complicated, timely ideas around loneliness and disconnection in this premiere production at @bushtheatre
Read @SwindySam92's ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review here: allthatdazzles.co.uk/post/re…
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#Review: Maggots at Bush Theatre
“a searing masterclass in dramatic tension” @BushTheatre
Read More>> theatreweekly.com/review-mag…
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Had a Teams meeting with someone I once knew. Our last encounter was in a classroom. We had a racist teacher. 10+ years later she reaches out because she heard about me & wondered if we could collab., neither of us seemed to remember that we once knew each other, until...🧵
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WRITERS: Send something over! 👇
We are looking for new plays to read @ChalkLine_ to pick up for development. If you are sat on a script, which you think matches the type/style of work we make please email chalklinetheatre@gmail.com
We amplify marginalised voices to tell important socio-political stories.
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Just saw this at @LandUTheatre . So brilliant, great storytelling from a cast of three. Pop down and see it before it ends this Saturday, really thought provoking stuff. #MAGGOTS
Just FOUR more chances to catch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ MAGGOTS at @LandUTheatre this week!
Don’t miss this “must-see play”!
🎟️ book now via link in bio
THREE SHOWS left.
If you’ve been thinking about getting tickets, or haven’t been thinking about getting tickets but have a free evening and would like to support a new play, we’d love to have you with us.
Looking for some theatre plans this grey and drizzly Thursday? Why not take a chance on a new play about connection, community, and finding the light in the dark.
Don’t miss this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “must-see play” playing until Saturday at @LandUTheatre
🎟️ app.lineupnow.com/event/magg…
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Just FOUR more chances to catch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ MAGGOTS at @LandUTheatre this week!
Don’t miss this “must-see play”!
🎟️ book now via link in bio
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Last week to catch @_fightorflight Moving and funny tale about poor housing and community MAGGOTS @LandUTheatre
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You should really go and watch this show. Brilliant performances, beautiful direction and some of the most delicate and thought provoking writing I've heard in a long time.
It's brilliant. 🪰🪰🪰
‘An urgent call for community’
‘Beautifully written and heartbreaking’
We’ve reached the end of week one! Check out what audiences have been saying about #MAGGOTS
Get tickets now for this ‘must-see play’, ends Feb 10th @LandUTheatre.
app.lineupnow.com/event/magg…