Taking its name from the lists created by the Nazis to target gay men during the Holocaust and long after, is Michael Trauffer’s The Pink List. The show sheds light on an unspoken part of history- you may know that LGBTQ+ people were identified with pink triangles in the Concentration Camps during WWII, however the imprisonment and prosecution of those on the lists continued well after 1945. Most shockingly, it was not until 2002 that the German parliament apologised, and only in 2017, was compensation given to survivors. The Pink List is a story that is hard to hear. It's a poignant reminder about the cyclical nature of history… yet through the transformative power of sharing stories from repressed voices, leaves you with a deeper sense of empathy and hope. Michael has used real stories and experiences of those impacted by the Nazi regime to create a fictional character in which the show follows. Upon entering the intimate venue, Michael is already there, bundled in a corner, in...

  The Cram Collective’s latest work Meteors is a profoundly personal solo work performed by Melissa Pullinger and directed by Connor Reidy. Also part of the work are Ren Williams, Connor Pullinger and sound designer Will Spartarlis. “Mums. Grief. Stars. Lasagne” is how they have summarised Meteors . However, this piece takes audiences through a profoundly earnest recount of the reality of dealing with loss and the phases that follow. They have expertly stitched together the before, the during, and the after of grieving someone dear that is just beautifully honest, accessible and alluring.  Solo onstage, Melissa is commanding, open, and confidently vulnerable. She instantly welcomes you into this story - some may be apprehensive about watching a work that explores these themes, yet Melissa exudes a sense of gentleness that is instantly settling. Melissa’s storytelling is excellent - perfectly paced and clear to follow, allowing the audience to visualise the realities of the sce...