Pros: Worth watching, if just to see some of the more complex scenes played out. Cons: It could do with shortening by ten minutes or so. New, international London-based theatre company Starbound Theatre brings its tale of grief and ghosts to the cosy Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar above an Angel boozer. The troupe – whose brand is focused on identity – tackles the topic with plenty of dramatic irony, and even a Roomba robot to boot. Young Celeste, played ...
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Artificial, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
Pros: Some witty and perceptive writing, with a strong supporting cast Cons: A lacklustre central performance from the writer/director Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home and Apple’s HomePod have become a regular feature in our lives, ordering our Ubers, playing our music and reminding us to buy pet food. But what if these artificial intelligences could integrate even further into our existence? If you passed Dom in the street, with his square glasses, neat moustache and schoolboy haircut, you’d think he was a parody of ...
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 »Interview with Comedy Duo Noah & Jordan
Sarah Tatersall talks to comedy duo Noah & Jordan about their comedy partnership and upcoming show at the Camden Fringe Festival.
Read More »Morphine Margarita, The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar -Review
A charmingly personal and genre-defying comedy show.
Read More »The Cocktail Hour and Smokers at the Scene of a Crime, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
Witty writing makes this a fun evening out.
Read More »Dead In The Water, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
A good show with some catchy songs, but needs some streamlining to make the plot easier to follow.
Read More »Happiness is a Cup of Tea, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
This heartfelt exploration of grief and personal identity has strong elements, but there is room to grow.
Read More »Spoofing for Gordon, The Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
An eye-catching story that suffered from awkward writing and limp production.
Read More »The Girl in the Blue Coat, The Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
A charming love story with a classic story line of two women in love who are willing to take their fate into their own hands.
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