Two enjoyable short plays highlighting the difficulties encountered by people who are different from the majority. Both need refining and a bit more development to explore fully the many questions raised.
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Dare to Do (The Bear Maxim), The Space – Review
An interesting view of the finance world from the perspective of one of their “fallen angels.”
Read More »Shadow Kingdoms, Theatre503 – Review
The play will transport you into a world you didn’t even realise existed, whilst spray painting London in colour.
Read More »The End of History, St Giles in The Fields Church – Review
Pros: Strong performances from Sarah Malin and Chris Polik. Cons: The hard benches…OK for an hour though. The End of History was developed following an invitation by the Rector of St Giles’ who wanted to illuminate the past and present of the church and its local neighbourhood. This is done via the two characters, Wendy (Sarah Malin) and Paul (Chris Polik), who reveal their back stories and current circumstances by way of narrative and songs. They are both Londoners, either ...
Read More »Sancho: An Act of Remembrance, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
This bold, nuanced and highly engaging one-man show from the multi-talented Paterson Joseph uncovers a black British trailblazer who should be remembered in mainstream history.
Read More »The Chess Player, OSO Arts Centre – Review
An original adaptation of Stefan Zweig’s novella which, despite a brilliant central performance, doesn’t suit the theatrical medium.
Read More »Stitchers, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Pros: The beautifully written script and the performances of Sinead Cusack and Michael Cardone, closely followed by the remainder of the cast. Cons: Very, very occasionally, there was a slight tendency towards Porridge like characterisation. Calling herself a ‘Victorian do-gooder’, Lady Anne Tree conducted a long campaign to be allowed to teach prisoners skills through which they could have paid work whilst in prison and improved prospects upon their release. Her proposal was approved as late as 1992, and the ...
Read More »The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review
A pleasant but not particularly memorable trip down musical theatre lane.
Read More »Fragment, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A heartfelt portrait of young love, heartache, regrets and hope.
Read More »Ratchet, The Bread and Roses – Review
Witty play with an absurdist influence which leaves the door open to multiple interpretations about work and labour relations.
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