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Homegrown Festival, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
It might not be aimed at the older audience, but the energy and joy within the building is so infectious that everyone should go and support an amazing week of youth and creativity.
Read More »Heads Up, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
60 minutes of genius writing that is not to be missed.
Read More »Fire in the Machine and DenMarked, Battersea Arts Centre — Review
These two excellent, very different shows make for an evening full of variety.
Read More »London Stories: Made by Migrants, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Pros: Moving, inspiring and eye-opening. This experience should be part of every school programme. Cons: There is a fair amount of walking up and down the stairs involved so, if you have any access requirements, let the box office know in advance. I arrived at the Battersea Arts Centre after a day of far too much discouraging news on international politics. Most likely, 2016 will be remembered as a year when extensive migration was met with fearful and openly hostile ...
Read More »The Shape of Pain, Royal Festival Hall – Review
An authentic account of a woman’s experience of love and pain; could be a really special piece with some fine tuning.
Read More »Extravaganza Macabre, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A slapstick tale of love and hate in Victorian London, which has great performative potential.
Read More »Ross & Rachel, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Pros: A very different performance from an actress at the top of her game, in a venue that deserves all the support it can get. Cons: The intensity and non-stop momentum of this play might not be to everyone’s taste My only previous visit to the Battersea Arts Centre never transpired, as the show I expected to see was relocated following the fire that caused so much damage. So upon arriving tonight, the last thing I wanted to hear was the ...
Read More »The Devil Speaks True, Vault Festival – Review
This attempt at immersive theatre is well-intentioned but unfortunately lacks clarity of message
Read More »Feast, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Grotesque, funny and thought-provoking - a topical show with a lot of clout!
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