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Francesca Peschier

Francesca Peschier

Biography

Francesca is a freelance theatre reviewer, writer and committee member of The Society of British Theatre Designers. She lectures in scenography and critical studies for stage and screen at institutions including University of Arts London and Arts University Bournemouth.

Recent Articles

Romeo and Juliet review

Romeo and Juliet review

With direction from Jenny Sealey, this is a fresh take on Shakespeare’s tragedy from Graeae
Kill Thy Neighbour review

Kill Thy Neighbour review

Lucie Lovatt’s dark comedy, directed by Chelsey Gillard, is a surreal satire on a changing community in Wales
Richard, My Richard review

Richard, My Richard review

Historical novelist Philippa Gregory takes to playwriting with this reframing of Richard the III
Macbeth review

Macbeth review

English Touring Theatre’s dark, psychological Macbeth, directed by Richard Twyman and starring Mike Noble and Laura Elsworthy, makes bold choices in dramaturgy and staging
Hot Ice: Amore, Amor, Amour review

Hot Ice: Amore, Amor, Amour review

Blackpool’s annual ice extravaganza remains a feast for the senses
The Comedy of Errors (More or Less) review

The Comedy of Errors (More or Less) review

Shakespeare’s silliest twin-swapping fiasco gets a 1980s jukebox update in this solid if slight farce
40/40 review

40/40 review

Katherina Radeva unapologetically celebrates herself in gentle, if slight, dance show
Circa: Humans 2.0 review

Circa: Humans 2.0 review

Refined Australian contemporary dance circus continues to celebrate the human form in a follow up to its hit 2017 show
Cirque Alfonse: Animal review

Cirque Alfonse: Animal review

Québécois family circus elevates joyously silly, farmyard-themed show with refreshing inventiveness
Brave Space review

Brave Space review

Contemporary and ethereal circus containing moments of total transcendence, contained in a collaboratively constructed space
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