Flowers, bunting, colourful lights, what’s not to like?
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Manual Cinema’s Frankenstein, Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) – Review
Mary Shelley's timeless novel with the use of shadow puppetry, projections and live music
Read More »Blood and Gold, Scottish Storytelling Centre – Review
A young woman is entrusted by her dying mother with a wooden box containing all the stories and words she knows. But not prepared to listen to them again, the bereaved daughter hides the box under her bed, wanting to forget about it. As the years go past, she grows lonely and misunderstood, gradually giving in to the Shadow Man – a sly creature who lingers around her and whispers demeaning messages into her ear. An impending sense of unworthiness ...
Read More »The Wider Earth, Natural History Museum – Review
The story of Charles Darwin’s voyage of discovery that would go on to change the world is a visually spectacular production of a fascinating period in history.
Read More »The Three Musketeers, St Paul’s Church Covent Garden – Review
Pros: The characters, the cast, the venue… do I need to go on? Cons: There are no loos on site, so don’t overdo it on the interval drinks! Iris Theatre’s shows at Saint Paul’s Church in Covent Garden, also affectionately known as the Actor’s Church, are one of those fixtures of the summer theatre calendar. After a foray into darker realms last year with Macbeth, the company is back on familiar, family-friendly ground with The Three Musketeers. This adaptation by ...
Read More »The Tempest, St Paul’s Church Yard – Review
Pros: All the advantages of being outside in a garden space helping to create a magical atmosphere – flowers, breeze, full moon in a clear sky. Cons: All the disadvantages of being outside in a garden space, spoiling the magical atmosphere – pollen, noises off, helicopters. Right in the heart of Covent Garden, St Paul’s Church Yard is a cool space even on one of the hottest days of the summer, shade provided by the surrounding buildings and a gentle breeze. Being ...
Read More »PERSUASION at The Playground Theatre- Review
Workmanlike adaptation of Jane Austen’s final novel
Read More »Junk, Little Angel Studios – Review
An endearing show which, while it entertains and amuses, educates children and serves as a reminder to the rest of us.
Read More »Lord of the Flies, Greenwich Theatre – Review
This stage adaptation of Lord of the Flies is made emotional and thought-provoking by the unified strength of the performances, music, lighting and choreography.
Read More »The Singing Mermaid, Little Angel Theatre – Review
A classic Julia Donaldson story is brought to life in this engaging, exhilarating adventure. Your little ones will love it.
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