The energy and zest of The Dark Room at the New Diorama combine to make a vivacious production, writes Danielle McNally.

A tear, a wave of a white handkerchief – The Faction’s train pulls out of the station. We stand and salute their magnificent achievement.

Gareth finally spills the beans on the place to go after the show, and shares a bit of gossip about the cast.

Up and running, there’s time for Gareth to find amusement in the smallest details.

All three Faction shows are now up and running and Gareth has a second to take a moment’s pause to contemplate this achievement and to ruminate on Miss Julie.

David Richards is drawn into The Faction’s mesmerising blend of physical action and theatricality in the final play in their rep season, Miss Julie.

Gareth wonders whether Miss Julie, the third show in The Faction’s rep season, might be suffering from ‘third-child’ syndrome.

The reviews are in, Twelfth Night and Mary Stuart are up and running, Miss Julie is about to go into rehearsal, and all is well in Gareth’s world.

Simultaneously innovative and traditional The Faction’s Mary Stuart, at the New Diorama, impresses Alice Anderson.

Amy Stow finds The Faction’s take on Twelfth Night at the New Diorama a bold ensemble piece that’s well worth a visit.