Alternative
Fancy something a bit different from the norm? Something immersive, or something taking place in a caravan perhaps? Here you’ll find reviews of some of the most interesting and unique shows that we’ve seen.
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Review: The Full English, Barons Court Theatre
Some fascinating content and witty poetry, but needs better presentation to bring those words to life.
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Review: Cow / Deer, Royal Court Theatre
Katie Mitchell’s latest co-created experiment redefines the art of listening, as imagined through the ears of animals.
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Review: Cascando, Jermyn Street Theatre
Unusual promenade experience of Samuel Beckett’s short play written for radio. Excellent performances in the pre-recording but some dialogue may be missed due to the nature of the walkabout.
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Review: The Womb, Arcola Theatre
A surreal, unflinching reminder that women’s battles are far from over.
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Review: The Liminoid, The Cockpit
Have you ever awakened in the middle of the night after a wild dream, caught in the midpoint between reality and fantasy? That is how you’ll feel after watching The Liminoid.
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Review: Pup Play: A Queer Pseudo-Lecture (Of Sorts), Barons Court Theatre
An incredibly informative, and deeply personal, performative lecture
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Review: Delightfully Dark, Aces and Eights
With more structure, Victor Von Plume could have a show that fully showcases his irrefutable charm.
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Review: A.I.M. (An Invisible Mission), Etcetera Theatre
Reminiscent of scenes of the BBC sounds desks of old, AIM is visually delightful and an audible marvel.
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Review: The Bitter Pill, Libra Cafe
Raw, experimental, and defiantly queer— a playful dissection of gender.
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Review: No President, Queen Elizabeth Hall
Avant-garde ambition collapses into unwatchable chaos. ‘Avant-gaurd’ the exits!