A cast of young opera singers and musicians tackle a huge production in a simple outdoor setting, bringing Mozart’s classic opera to life with a modern twist.
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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch – Review
A toe-tapping musical adaptation of the iconic early noughties drag queen movie, with live music impressively integrated into the action.
Read More »Drag me to love, Omnibus Theatre, Clapham – Review
Pros: A glittery, toe-tapping fun fest which gives you an insight behind the scenes of the world of drag. Cons: We were promised a few tears, but I didn’t shed any. Would have liked to see a little bit more of the struggle in Bonnie’s story. A riot of iconic gay anthems, neon wigs and fistfuls of glitter confetti, this 45-minute performance is the story of Cameron Sharp’s early life and that of his drag alter ego, Bonnie Love. We ...
Read More »Rapunzel, Chickenshed – Review
An original fairy tale adaptation with a catchy musical score. Ideal for a family who want a West End experience without the big price tag.
Read More »The Wedding Reception, Kingsway Hall Hotel – Review
A piece of immersive theatre where the audience is part of a surprise wedding party for a pair of unsuspecting newly-weds.
Read More »The Dirty Thirty, Rosemary Branch Theatre – Review
A collection of original skits spanning comedy, dramatic monologues, dances, games and songs, all performed by the energetic and multitalented theatre company Degenerate Fox. A diamond in the rough; could be a real gem with some polishing.
Read More »Thirty Christmases, New Diorama Theatre – Review
A light-hearted look at the less than perfect Christmases that many families experience that takes the audience on a journey to consider the true meaning of Christmas.
Read More »David Hoyle: Diamond, Soho Theatre – Review
An explosion of energy, glitz, dance and drama which provides an interesting exploration into LGBT history and social inequality.
Read More »The Men who made Frankenstein, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
A play that takes an alternative look at Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Set in a prison the story follows four people brought back from the dead and held captive by Dr. Frankenstein, awaiting their as yet unknown fate together.
Read More »Angel, Arcola Theatre – Review
An explosive one-woman play following the story of Rehana ‘the angel’ who joined the fight against ISIS in Syria to try and save her father and liberate her homeland.
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