Pros: Funny and moving at times, with nostalgic moments for an older audience. Plenty of talking points. Cons: Heavy on text, light on action. Younger audience members might not feel engaged. I really like the Brockley Jack Theatre. It’s a warm feeling studio, joined by a short corridor to a friendly pub that does good chips and has cosy arm chairs. The theatre space is just the right size to feel intimate without putting you uncomfortably close to the actors. ...
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Siren, The Vaults – Review
A funny and touching two-hander about serial killers, would you believe it!
Read More »The Understudy, Canal Cafe Theatre– Review
A charmingly funny reflection on what it’s like to ‘make it or break it’ in the world of show business.
Read More »Thisbe, Theatre Royal Stratford East – Review
A light and refreshing take on one of Shakespeare’s most enduring plays.
Read More »Beau Brummell – An Elegant Madness, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Humourous conversation between a fallen celebrity and his valet about living the elegant life in not so elegant surroundings.
Read More »Mocketh The Weak, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
Something unexpectedly different and entertaining, if you are up for an Elizabethan laugh.
Read More »Trumpets and Raspberries, Chickenshed – Review
A wonderful, comedic performance that soars in many ways, with faultless performances from the lead characters.
Read More »An Offer You Can’t Refuse, The Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
With no script or preparation the cast perform an hour-long show based on a crime suggested by an audience member.
Read More »Focus Group, Ovalhouse – Review
Pros: Brilliant writing, excellent acting Cons: You have to be comfortable with audience participation to enjoy the show There are many reasons why I love Woody Allen. Not least of them is his rare gift of addressing profound existential issues in a way that is not only thoroughly enjoyable but also hysterically funny. In this regard Focus Group, a play adapted by Toot Theatre from David Foster Wallace’s short story Mister Squishy, is not unlike an Allen comedy. It tells ...
Read More »Faulty Towers Dining Experience, Kingsway Hall Hotel – Review
If you are a fan of the show, or are looking for an alternative to the classic theatre experience and are happy to risk finding a few surprises in your soup… I would definitely recommend.
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