This Summer's Bare Essentials - The 'Best Of' Edition came to a close with a sell-out show (we had to put in extra chairs...) and our biggest audience yet at the Seven Dias Club, in London's West End! Here's what the reviewers had to say...
★★★★★ 'Encompass delivered a fantastic evening. Ultimately, theatre is all about the writing and acting and once again Bare Essentials has delivered that in style.' - LondonTheatre1
★★★★ 'The stunning minimalism presented by Encompass is precisely the kind of theatre London needs more of.' - Pursued by Bears
'Encompass deserve the recognition and applause. A great evening of theatre.' - Hello Emma Kay
Bare Essentials is also rated 5* by YPlan users. It's London's top 'things to do' app so we appreciate the recommendations!
Thanks to the many of you who came, the tremendous reception and feedback encourages us to uphold Bare Essentials' reputation as London's best reviewed new writing night. Think we're going to take a break? Think again! We have started pre-production on our next main house show which at this stage is top secret - but we cannot wait to reveal it when the time comes. And of course we expect another Bare Essentials before the year's end. Until then!
★★★★★ 'Encompass delivered a fantastic evening. Ultimately, theatre is all about the writing and acting and once again Bare Essentials has delivered that in style.' - LondonTheatre1
★★★★ 'The stunning minimalism presented by Encompass is precisely the kind of theatre London needs more of.' - Pursued by Bears
We're also rated 5* by YPlan users - Shirley M. calls Bare Essentials 'Bloomin' brilliant!'.
There's only ONE SHOW LEFT this Friday 22 July so make sure you book your tickets!
Bare Essentials cast members Pip Barclay and Matthew Leigh were guests on Soho Radio's What's Offstage last Friday, talking all things theatre with a very special Bare Essentials-themed playlist! Listen to the show again right here:
The time has finally arrived...Bare Essentials lands in London's West End THIS FRIDAY! We're all tremendously excited about performing in our new home at the Seven Dials Club in Covent Garden. So excited that Rachael bared all for her '6 Reasons to see Bare Essentials' vlog:
Want more reasons to see the show? Listen to the press:
‘Should be applauded. Talented writers, directors and actors.’ ★★★★★ LondonTheatre1
'Easily London's BEST new writing night’ ★★★★★ Grumpy Gay Critic
'Sheer creativity throughout. Gives new ideas a voice.' ★★★★ Everything Theatre
‘High quality acting and equally impressive directing. A breath of fresh air.’ ★★★★ Theatre Bubble
'One of the most exciting new writing nights in London. Audiences are hooked.' ★★★★ Female Arts
'Entertaining, compelling pieces of theatre. An entertaining evening.' ★★★★ London Pub Theatres **Recommended by YPlan, Empty Pocket Guide, Theatre Bubble and London Pub Theatres**
Encompass is SIX years old today! That's six years of producing new theatre, film and the best reviewed new writing night in London. A sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU to all our supporters - the best is yet to come!
Our first Bare Essentials of the year was another fantastic success. We at Encompass Productions are very appreciative of the fantastic reception the run received and to top it all off, we have a 4 star review from London Pub Theatres!
★★★★ 'Entertaining, compelling pieces of theatre. All involved should be commended for an entertaining evening.'
We have big things planned for Bare Essentials in the future so watch this space! In the meantime Encompass continue to work on our next main house productions as well as other yet-to-be-announced projects. Don't forget you can now follow us on Instagram as encompass_productions. Enjoy the video from the last night of the run and more production photography below!
