Pros: Strong acting which created a present, dark and twisted atmosphere Cons: Some risky creative choices were made which didn’t quite land for me and seemed peculiar Best known for it’s miraculous ability to engage with both the twisted and the tender, Sondheim’s musical Sweeney Todd is a tough balancing act to pull off. The play delves into the dirty streets of London and follows the vengeful and murderous actions of Todd as he desperately tries to reclaim his daughter ...
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Cry, Blueberry, The Cockpit – Review
An affecting one-man show in which a clown pours his heart out, recounting his personal journey through the opening three decades of the 20th century in America.
Read More »Lovestuck, The Cockpit – Review
Featuring some outlandish plot devices that are lacking in depth, LoveStuck is certainly not a dull musical!
Read More »September 11th, The Cockpit – Review
If you are fascinated by world affairs and want to see another person’s perspective on them, this one is for you.
Read More »The Winter’s Tale, The Cockpit — Review
A well-produced and -performed, albeit short, version of The Winter's Tale with innovative use of music throughout.
Read More »Rough for Opera #14, The Cockpit – Review
If you are open to an evening of experimental theatre, you will not regret it.
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Harrowing
Read More »Camden Fringe: The Alternative Fringe that Should be on your Radar
Sarah Tattersall puts a spotlight on the Camden Fringe and which of its shows you should be booking for this month.
Read More »Hamlet, The Cockpit – Review
A fresh and more humanised version of a timeless classic, good but not particularly memorable.
Read More »Theatre in the Pound, The Cockpit Theatre – Review
The Cockpit's monthly night of work-in-progress is the theatrical equivalent of a bag of pick and mix – fun, sweet, and full of variety.
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