MAD WOMEN, praise for show:

 

• 4 stars out of 5 ✭✭✭✭☆ ‘Barefaced Theatre is an exceedingly creative company that teems with imagination, intellect and realism. Not only does [Mad Women] explore fascinating people and ideas, but it tells their stories in unconventional ways that have been replaying in my head since I saw it.’ A Younger Theatre, 2012

 

• 4 stars out of 5 ✭✭✭✭☆ ‘The production itself was creatively staged throughout…I found Mad Women a complex, creative and challenging evening’s entertainment which provided a fresh look at the work of four important female writers, whilst questioning how ‘madness’ can truly be defined’ Backstage Pass, 2012

 

• ‘…the play is polished and passionate throughout….. Mad Women is a clearly personal production, bolstered by clear writing and some great performances.’ Views From the Gods, 2012

 

• ‘We were transfixed by the action on stage.’ Itchy City, 2012 

 

 

WHORE, praise for show:

 

• ‘Whore instills audiences with a heady mix of excitement and anxiety before even a ticket is ripped or a line uttered.’ A Younger Theatre, 2010

 

• 'WHORE the new production by the Barefaced Theatre. Simply astounding. Blew our cotton socks right off.’ Cloak & Swagger, 2010

 

• ‘Barefaced Theatre’s latest enterprise is ambitious and creative, with a talented cast. To see something different, articulate and informed, get a ticket for Whore, wrap up warm, and prepare to learn something new about 19th century BDSM.’ So So Gay, 2012

 

• ‘In my view Whore represents a masterful piece of playwriting. At times it was provocative but throughout there was a sense of deep discomfort at what was being revealed – it left me feeling very troubled. Whore features excellent performances from the four female leads portraying these women who, against all the odds, had taken control of their own lives.' Londoneer, 2012

 

• ‘★★★☆☆ – [Whore] … a history lesson, albeit one with a more spicy nature than you would expect to find in the classroom.’ Views from the Gods, 2012

 

• ‘The all-female cast of Whore…exemplifies a particularly talented group of theatre makers. Whore is a provocative production which reveals the history of prostitution and the seedy underside of the sex industry.” One Stop Arts, 2012 

 

ALL HIDDEN, praise for the show:

 

• ‘All Hidden is … strong new work that makes for a particularly interesting night at the theatre. Spring boarding from an exciting true story from recent history makes the production have contemporary relevance and educational benefits. This is an elegant, well-researched work that will appeal to historians and Homeland fans alike.’ One Stop Arts, 2012

 

• ‘I enjoyed the acting from the female leads and the limited staging was used to great effect.’ Londoneer, 2012

 

• ‘The staging is equally well thought out – with scenes cutting quickly from current day to World War II, pieces are rearranged and reused, keeping changeovers as smooth as possible…. Eileen’s story is one of many that does not have the prominence in history it deserves, making Barefaced Theatre’s aim of bringing it back into the public eye a very laudable and successful one.’ Views from the Gods, 2012

 

• ‘..Enjoyed it a lot and liked what had been developed with the stories and I think others would as well. In fact ….it’s the kind of play that would do well onstage at The Royal Court.’ Been There - London That, 2012

 

ELECTRICITY, praise for the show:

 

• 5 stars out of 5 ✭✭✭✭✭ ‘Electricity delivers multiple shocks of humour, with just the right amount of dramatic tension…..The dialogue crackles with humour and the direction by Katie Warren shows a keen ear and eye at work. This is an impressive debut production.’ Fringe Review, 2011

 

•  ‘★★★✭☆ 3 1/2 Stars ‘There are several nice undercurrents of tension: frustration at the pace of work, Michael pinning his hopes on the completion of the room restoring his relationship with Katherine and the danger of a live electricity cable hanging out the wall which Bizzy seems obsessed with…..’ Rev Stan Theatre Blog, 2011

 

CANDIDATES FOR CHANGE, praise for the show:

 

• ‘The set alone would be worth going for…. [Barefaced Theatre] manipulated the close-knit nature of the space wonderfully. There are some slick set moments and beautifully directed break-ups where feminine charm intermingles effortlessly with masculine drive. Don’t expect to see Nick, Dave at all in the audience. But do go and see it for a fun subversion of political sexism. ‘ Total Politics, 2010

 

• ‘The play is riotously funny, moves along at a cracking pace, has an unpredictable narrative arc, and is greatly enhanced by superbly developed characters and fine acting. I am tempted to see it a second time, but I don’t want to deprive others….it was a jolly good show in a very agreeable setting.’ Critical Reaction, 2010