Ng Choon Ping's forward-thinking production of this Marlowe classic struggles to overcome the limitations imposed by an insufficient cast and the Elizabethan language.
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Suicide at Vine House, 52 Romney Street – Review
Pros: An alternative night out, in a house that’s a real treat for Grand Designs fantasists Cons: Far too long to support the story line presented I have never attended an immersive theatre show that lasted much longer than an hour. I believe there is a reason for this; a time limit creates stakes. Unfortunately, Suicide at Vine House clocks in at over two and a half hours and by the end of the show my enthusiasm was waning. Furnished with an address and ...
Read More »The Kid Stays in the Picture, Royal Court Theatre – Review
An exhibition of a performance. Fast paced and slightly overwhelming at times. Promises Hollywood drama and delivers it in spades.
Read More »Run, The Bunker – Review
A top notch play and incredible one man performance, all let down by issues with the staging. If you go, don't sit down the sides.
Read More »The Fall, Acklam Village Market – Review
Pros: Gorgeous visuals, fascinating live score, welcoming atmosphere Cons: Time constraints made some episodes of the story hard to follow Tucked right at the top of Portobello Road under the Westway flyover, Acklam Village Market isn’t the easiest place to find if you’ve not been there before. But once you do, it’s worth the trek – a red iron gate opens rabbithole-like into a bustling wonderland of streetfood stalls packing up for the night, theatre-goers arriving and a warm welcome ...
Read More »The Frogs, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Even with the touch of Sondheim this is heavy going, but still manages to shine with some pleasing performances.
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This is your chance to win tickets to see Miss Nightingale the Musical at The Vaults. To enter simply retweet one of our Miss Nightingale competition tweets before 5pm on 26 March 2017 AND tell us what you’d miss most if WW2-style rationing returned. Eight-Week London Run for Miss Nightingale the Musical at The Vaults, Spring 2017 Miss Nightingale is set in London during 1942. A smoky, underground cabaret club opens in the heart of a war-torn city. As a ...
Read More »Normal, Styx Theatre – Review
Pros: Gripping plot, strong acting and beautiful design. Cons: The venue has character but is too wide for a psychological thriller and too cold for a winter evening. Can violence ever be considered normal? Is there a good enough reason to hurt an innocent? Can violence received justify the perpetration of further violence to others? These are some of the questions you might have in mind when you leave the Styx Theatre after watching Normal. This piece, written by Scottish playwright Anthony ...
Read More »Rosalind, The Place – Review
Shakespeare’s cross-dressing romp 'As You Like It' refracted through the lens of high quality contemporary dance theatre.
Read More »The Bad Seed, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
A gripping story with a lightly witty start and a dark and devastating end.
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