This Is Living is a funny, emotional and very clever production with a simple but effective set and strong cast.
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Shakespeare Untold, Dome Studio (Brighton Festival) – Review
Pros: An imaginative new perspective on well-known stories Cons: Risks being patronising at times In a combined production from Shakespeare’s Globe and Seabright Productions, Shakespeare Untold introduces us to the worlds of Romeo & Juliet and somewhat obscurely Titus Andronicus, through the fictitious peripheral characters of the Capulet’s party planner, and the Emperor of Rome’s head chef. At two hours long, complete with interval, Shakespeare Untold is a fringe festival exception but the audience are never restless, not even for a ...
Read More »I’m Just Here To Buy Soy Sauce, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
This is a well-written and tragicomic representation of London’s property market and its exploitation by foreign investors.
Read More »The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
Pros: Strong ensemble, original score, great direction Cons: The band was far too loud in parts, and drowned out the cast Anything that has the words ‘trailer’ and ‘park’ in it will always get my vote as I love a bit of trash. I’m also fond of musicals, so when I heard that The Great American Trailer Park Musical was having its London premiere I grabbed my wife-beater vest, a can of Bud, and ran to get a ticket. Currently on ...
Read More »Of Riders and Running Horses, Withdean Stadium (Brighton Festival) – Review
Euphoric, uplifting dance, in a meticulously planned theatrical experience.
Read More »DiaoChan: The Rise of the Courtesan, Arts Theatre – Review
A breath of fresh air, this well-constructed and intoxicating play deserves a full house every night!
Read More »Belonging(s), Kings House (Brighton Festival) – Review
Pros: Great work from the props and production people and a real cryptic puzzle to solve. Cons: Over-long. Cold. Belonging(s), from Tilted Productions, is a big, ambitious and clever promenade dance show. It starts underground and ends on the beach, looking out to sea. It has nine performers at its heart, but incorporates more than twenty local participants who duck in and out of the action. It takes two objects, the vinyl record and the cardboard box, brings out every one ...
Read More »Strawberry Starburst, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
A personal and emotional exploration of eating disorders with a raw unfiltered approach and immersive use of space.
Read More »Rosie Wilby: The Conscious Uncoupling, Sweet Dukebox (Brighton Festival) – Review
Pros: Rosie’s monologues reflecting on how she met her ex are beautifully heartfelt. Cons: It is not a completely polished show, but this is part of its charm. Sweet Dukebox, located in the Iron Duke pub, was the first stop on my day of theatre at the Brighton Fringe Festival. A walk along the beach to the venue made a nice change from dashing around London, and the venue was a lovely traditional pub with friendly staff and a small ...
Read More »Nederlands Dans Theater 2, Brighton Dome (Brighton Festival) – Review
This show was a wonderful mix of breathtakingly beautiful dance mixed with humour and heart.
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