Month: June 2018

Drama

Sardines, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review

Pros: Sharp writing and good performances characterise this collection of scenes set in a tube train Cons: The lack of connection between…

Outdoor

The Tempest, St Paul’s Church Yard – Review

Pros: All the advantages of being outside in a garden space helping to create a magical atmosphere – flowers, breeze,…

Comedy

Misanthrope, Camden’s People Theatre – Review

Pros: Very entertaining and well acted performance which reminds us how relevant Molière’s plays still are today. Cons: The political point that…

Features

How Festivals are Changing the Way we Think About the Performing Arts

Jasper Bartlett from the Stagedoor app shares how London's festivals are pushing the boundaries with their genre-defying works.

Drama

Olaf, Barons Court Theatre – Review

Pros: Good to see an early Ibsen being staged. Cons: Early Ibsen sags in the middle. Ottisdotter Productions bring their focus…

Musicals

Legally Blonde – The Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review

A fun, fabulous feelgood show that will take you waaaaay over your daily recommended dose of sugar.

Alternative

Breaking Out Season: Kiss Chase & Guy, The Bunker – Review

Pros: The second show, Guy, is enough to make the whole evening worthwhile Cons: With such contrast between the two…

Interviews

Bringing ‘The Croydon Avengers’ to the Ovalhouse Stage

Ahead of its Ovalhouse debut, director Suzanne Gorman shares how 'The Croydon Avengers' is telling a different kind of superhero…

Drama

Machinal, Almeida Theatre – Review

Pros: A brilliantly constructed set is a visually stunning accompaniment to the play. Cons: The disappointingly clipped nine episode format slows the…

Drama

Left My Desk, New Diorama Theatre – Review

Pros: Brilliant and politically sensitive script, fantastic cast and great direction Cons: Nothing to report A joint research report from Community Care…

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