Month: January 2015

Drama

Bat Boy, The Musical, Southwark Playhouse – Review

Competent acting, compelling music, and high production values hold together a story that is at its best bizarre and at…

Alternative

4 x 4 Ephemeral Architecture – Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House

An impressive and magical display of human skills. 

Comedy

The Show Offs’ Improvised Musical, Etcetera Theatre – Review

It's nothing fancy, but nevertheless a show that's great fun to enjoy with a drink and some friends.

Drama

Pig Girl, Finborough Theatre – Review

A chilling and unsettling story that is brought to life admirably.

Comedy

The Museum of the Robot Pussycats, Etcetera Theatre – Review

Bodes well for the Fringe 2015!

Comedy

Burton, St. James Theatre – Review

Richard Burton’s life is a fascinating but familiar story and despite a good performance from Rhodri Miles, the show sheds…

Comedy

One Festival (Programme A), The Space – Review

Although this theatre is far away from anyone and anything, a couple of sterling performances in the second half make…

Comedy

Jerks in Progress, Etcertera Theatre – Review

New and bold ideas, but no overall satisfying pay off. For avid fringe fans, but would not work so well…

Features

Lest we forget

Last year's WWI centenary inspired many offerings on stage. Eva de Valk considers the role of theatre in commemorating conflict.

Drama

If Only . . . , Bread & Roses Theatre – Review

Warm and convincing portrayal of a tender and tumultuous mother-son relationship. Limited in scope but compelling and moving.

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