A delicious mix of stand-up, cabaret and monologue delivered with real style.
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Allegro, Southwark Playhouse – Review
An indelible stamp of quality from the pen of Broadway legends; a great musical just waiting to be discovered.
Read More »The Secret Garden, Ambassadors Theatre – Review
Unsurprisingly, the kids steal this immensely enjoyable show and prove there are exciting young performers waiting in the wings.
Read More »Rotterdam, Trafalgar Studios – Review
An outstanding play full of brilliantly drawn characters and natural humour that easily holds the attention.
Read More »Fabric, New Wimbledon Studio Theatre – Review
Pros: A brilliant script and a beautiful performance from Nancy Sullivan. Cons: Although intimate, the venue has a dark and airless atmosphere, which can sometimes be uncomfortable. London theatre never fails to surprise me. The latest shock is that the New Wimbledon Theatre has a studio! Like all good studio theatres it stands at the vanguard of new, innovative productions and Fabric is no exception. It tells the story of Leah (Nancy Sullivan) in a one woman, one act play ...
Read More »Much Ado About Nothing, St Paul’s Church – Review
Pros: A charming and talented cast performing one of Shakespeare’s best comedies. Cons: Appalling weather taking the shine off an otherwise brilliant production. So have we got everything? Excellent cast: check; delightful venue: check; sparkling comedy: check and the weather….? Oh what wretched luck for Iris Theatre, one of the finest purveyors of outdoor plays. When I was last at St Paul’s Church I saw them stage a spellbinding version of Richard III, which bathed in hot sunshine. This time ...
Read More »Miss Revolutionary Idol Berserker, Barbican – Review
Pretentious, self-indulgent pop culture that owes little to the principles of performing arts.
Read More »On the Move, Royal Court Theatre – Review
An articulate, thought provoking reminder of the refugee crisis, which will be on everyone’s radar as a major issue in the EU referendum debate.
Read More »Off the Kings Road, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
A heavyweight cast save a lightweight script in what might otherwise have been a routine tale of bereavement and loneliness.
Read More »Becoming Hattie, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
A wonderful reminder of the Carry On genre, and a genuinely affecting performance from Ashley Christmas in the title role.
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