Extremely entertaining, hilarious and interesting show about the struggles of setting a comedy workshop in the heart of the Jenin refugee camp in Palestine.
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Arcadia, Bridewell Theatre – Review
Humble but well accomplished production of one of the best plays of the 20th century.
Read More »The Sleeper, The Space – Review
Poignant and thought-provoking play which invites us to look at the refugee problem from the refugee’s perspective.
Read More »Death of a Hunter, Finborough Theatre – Review
Passionless and to a certain degree dull solo play about the last hour in the life of American writer Ernest Hemingway.
Read More »Mirrors, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Interesting and funny show about the oppressive beauty standards enforced upon women.
Read More »An Abundance of Tims, The Bread & Roses Theatre – Review
Original and enjoyable show by one man (and two speakers!) which offers an interesting view on self-reflection and the play-within-the-play theme.
Read More »Crazy Gary’s Mobile Disco, Landor Theatre – Review
Pros: Gary Owen’s witty script and the actors’ fine performances. Cons: Depiction of the women in the play as universally Machiavellian and abusive. Thursday night at the Boar’s Head is disco night: Gary’s disco night. Except that this Thursday, the pub’s landlord has decided to replace Gary’s disco night for karaoke night – or as Gary says, outraged, “kara-fuckin-oke”. Gary, being the thug and bully that he is, won’t tolerate this flagrant invasion of his territory, so he gives the ...
Read More »Loop, Gerry’s Stratford East – Review
A delightful and sweet play about three different generations, their ambitions and struggles, and the music that inspired their youth.
Read More »Windrush Square, OSO Arts Centre – Review
A captivating show about the racial tensions lived in London during the first half of the 80’s.
Read More »Madhouse Re:Exit, Shoreditch Town Hall – Review
Pros: The poignant stories told by the actors about their experiences of what it means to live with a learning disability. Cons: Too many horror film features makes the set look like a haunted house in an amusement park, undermining the importance of the subject. I would like to make this a democratic review. Yes, I can already see your baffled faces but let me explain before you switch to The Stage. When I left Madhouse Re:Exit I was puzzled. ...
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