Pros: Hilarious performances, beautiful singing and outstanding design. Cons: Without an orchestra some of Mozart’s magic is lost. Walking through a charming pub straight into a small pocket of the South American jungle isn’t how most would expect to start a night at the opera. Fortunately for us, Charles Court Opera’s production of The Magic Flute at the King’s Head Theatre refreshingly does away with rows of seats, facing a stage, overlooking an orchestra, and puts us firmly in the thick of it. Simon ...
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Metamorphosis, The Vaults – Review
A brilliantly bizarre performance!
Read More »Home, Ovalhouse – Review
Fresh and thoughtful multi-sensory production, designed for those with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their carers, that is just as magical as theatre should always be.
Read More »The Pulverised, Arcola Theatre – Review
The toxic side effects of globalisation through the eyes of four employees of a multinational company.
Read More »Voices from Chernobyl, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
An incredibly important story that deserves commending for being shared. Thought-provoking and heartfelt throughout.
Read More »Win tickets to see Judy! at the Arts Theatre
This is your chance to win tickets to see the Judy Garland musical Judy! at the Arts Theatre. To enter simply retweet one of our Judy! competition tweets before 5pm on 14th May 2017 AND name your favourite Judy Garland film. #COMPETITION: For your chance to win tickets to @JudyWestEnd simply retweet AND tell us your favourite Judy Garland musical, by 5pm 14.5.17 — Everything Theatre (@EveryTheatre) May 7, 2017 Judy! – Arts Theatre 16 May – 17 June 2017 ...
Read More »Brimstone and Treacle, Hope Theatre – Review
Although provocative and daring in the 1970s, Dennis Potter’s work hasn’t worn particularly well over the years, but the cast save an otherwise mediocre play.
Read More »When Harry Met Barry, Above The Stag Theatre – Review
Delightful musical rom-com with an instantly loveable cast.
Read More »Out There on Fried Meat Ridge Road, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A short and sweet feel-good show with laugh out loud moments. Even though it is only an hour long, you will feel as though you really know the characters by the end.
Read More »Pete ‘n’ Keely, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
A strong acting and vocal duo do their very best to lift up this camp and kitsch musical, to no avail.
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