Writing a review

Drama

Theatre reviews should be purely factual. Is this.... *

Something on stage which gives a warning or indication of what is to come.

To describe the plot of a theatre performance.

To inform people of the quality of a performance so they know whether to watch it.

No, this would spoil the plot and isn't the main purpose of the review.

Yes, it helps the audience understand the story.

Would a theatre review give the entire plot of a production away?

A description of what the reviewer had for dinner before seeing the show.

The cost of the programme and ice cream, how comfy the seats were, and how long the production was.

The name of the writer, director, actors, designers and details about the production.

Interrogating, entertaining, challenging.

What writing skills are used in a theatre review?