Month: August 2012

Off West End

Grey Matters: A Play for Six Brains/Curricula Vitae, Chelsea Theatre

Presented by Head of a Woman★★★ Pros: Both acts present concepts that are easily identifiable. They delve deep into exploring…

Off West End

Threesome, Etcetera Theatre

Lisa GiffordDirected by Paul Linghorn ★★★★  Pros: An interesting look at sexual politics with some really lovely acting thrown in.…

Opera

Hansel & Gretel, John McIntosh Theatre

An accessible opera and endearing piece of entertainment by talented performers, but it lacks a wow effect.

Opera

Don Giovanni, John McIntosh Theatre

A great evening, brought to life brilliantly by Co-Opera Co, but not sure we’re completely sold on opera yet.

Off West End

Staffroom, Tristan Bates Theatre

Presented by Time2Shine ProductionsWritten & Directed by Rachel Creeger★★★ Pros: Great audience interaction, some good individual performances and impeccable production…

Off West End

Barrow Hill, Finborough Theatre

Jane WainwrightDirected by Abbey Wright★★★ Pros: Short, sharp and packs a modest punch. Cons: A little bit slow and not…

Off West End

This Was Your Life, Etcetera Theatre

Created by Quite Nice TheatreDirected by Thom Sellwood★★★ Pros: There is a strong possibility this show will put you in…

Off West End

Full Stage Splash: A Comic Look at the Comic Book, Etcetera Theatre

Written & Directed by Michael EckettPresented by The Sigil Club★★★ Pros: Comic book history is actually really interesting! With some…

Off West End

Cornelius, Finborough Theatre

J. B. PriestleyDirected by Sam Yates★★★★ Pros: The great cast and tight stage direction gives unexpected energy to this very…

Off West End

The War of the Waleses, The Pirate Castle

Sarah Heenan, Alan Maddrell and Andy MarchantDirected by Sarah Heenan★★★★ Pros: Terrific impressions of both John Major and Tony Blair.…

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