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Trip the Light Fantastic Toe, The Place – Review
An interesting evening that showcases a variety of modern dance styles and also gives the spectators the chance to show off their own moves.
Read More »iAm, Kensal House Community Rooms – Review
Immersive theatre that is entertaining, demanding and creepy in the best possible way.
Read More »Oliva Tweest, Hackney Empire – Review
Judging by my fellow spectators’ enthusiasm this is a great show for the initiated, but it’s less suitable for afrobeats rookies.
Read More »Double, double, toil and… broken legs
Theatre people are a superstitious bunch. For good reasons too: throughout history, being involved in performance, especially as an actor, has come with its own unique set of dangers and difficulties, from being thrown out of the 15th century church to being thrown into the 21st century job market, life on stage is full of insecurities. Eva de Valk takes a look at some of the hundreds of theatrical superstitions used to combat these insecurities. The most well-known of course, ...
Read More »Me Marley and I, Upstairs at the Gatehouse – Review
A warm, humorous and personal tale enhanced by well-chosen Bob Marley tunes.
Read More »The Tulip Tree: The Love Story of Enoch Powell, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review
An engaging play that doesn’t quite live up to what it promises.
Read More »Lights! Camera! Improvise!, Union Theatre – Review
A hilariously silly evening of high quality improv.
Read More »Rock The Ballet, Peacock Theatre – Review
It’s loud, cheeky, unsubtle and unabashedly entertaining. A proper crowd-pleaser.
Read More »Spokesong, Finborough Theatre – Review
A funny, profound and insightful look at eighty years of Irish history.
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