A glorious and timely tragicomedy that explores homosexuality, and its decriminalisation, as seen through the eyes of teenage boys full of hormones and rage.
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On the Piste, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Pros: Truly enjoyable performances all round of a simple, but inviting story Cons: Slight lack of energy within the second half as the storyline changes Jack Studio Theatre in Brockley never fails to present exciting work. Coming to the Jack, you are guaranteed to have a warm reception and a nice night out, so John Godber’s On the Piste was a fantastic reason to enjoy another evening there. There are always a lot of expectations when the intro states ‘Olivier ...
Read More »Joseph Morpurgo: Hammerhead, Soho Theatre – Review
Pros: A multi-layered concept, deftly handled by Morpurgo, who has the audience eating out of the palm of his hand. Cons: Audience participation elements might deter some theatregoers. Also, the Soho Theatre’s side-view seating makes it easy to miss some of the jokes. Have you ever sat through a highbrow 9-hour vanity project based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, followed by a post-show Q&A? Nope, neither have I, but Joseph Morpurgo’s Hammerhead takes that concept and runs with it, imagining a ...
Read More »Blinkface, The Miller – Review
This is an unpolished but nonetheless very well executed show, fun in its current form and full of future potential.
Read More »Graeme of Thrones, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
Although predictable and lacking in subtlety, it’s still great fun both for the audience and cast.
Read More »Mouldy Grapes, White Bear – Review
An entertaining but sometimes simplistic play about selfishness, sexuality and desire.
Read More »Dante’s Divine Comedy, Barons Court Theatre – Review
A young theatre group showing what a little imagination and risk-taking can do. This is theatre that should be appealing to both young and old and that needs a wider audience.
Read More »Dolphins and Sharks, Finborough Theatre – Review
A smart, well-acted and well-written piece of theatre on power and race relations in America.
Read More »The Sword and the Dope, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
Fine performances are let down by a total mess of a show that can’t decide if it’s satire or pantomime and ends up being a sum of little parts that just can’t work together.
Read More »Deadline Day, Theatre N16 – Review
Pros: An intense and compact drama, the scope of which explores a lot more than just The Beautiful Game. Cons: Some choices aren’t clearly defined enough to fully realise the script’s potential. Liverpool legend Bill Shankly is often quoted as having said “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.” In John Hickman and Steve Robertson’s Deadline Day, football’s ...
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