Theatre503 https://theatre503.com/ Seating capacity: 63 A brief history: Whilst the venue dates back to 1982, the name Theatre503 came into existence in 2002. Since then it’s become known for its efforts to nurture new writing, even running its own international writers prize every two years that has attracted entrants from all around the world. Why we love it: Theatre503 is a little gem of a place if you love your theatre with a big bite of social commentary. It may ...
Read More »Yearly Archives: 2018
Sh!t-faced Showtime: Oliver With A Twist, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Part-pissed “improv” for a part-pissed audience
Read More »Caterpillar, Theatre503 – Review
As a piece of entertainment it works just fine, but as a piece of social commentary, Caterpillar lacks the required punch.
Read More »Guy: A New Musical, Kings Head Theatre – Review
Pros: An original and ambitious new musical showcasing new writers and songwriters that makes for a fun, fast-paced night out with friends Cons: The script is corny at times, with a few plot holes. The songwriter could have done with cramming fewer words into some of the songs as they were hard to follow in places Guy: A New Musical is an original play which showcases new writers and songwriters. It brings the narrative of young gay men navigating the often ...
Read More »Black Cat: Bohemia, Underbelly – Review
Pro’s: It’s so much more than cabaret and acrobats as each performer gives their character personality that draws the audience in even more. Con’s: As always at the Underbelly, the views can often be obscured without any banked seating. The beauty of live performance is that anything can happen. It be the same script every time, but there is always a difference here, an error there, or an accident can occur. When the show in question is Black Cat: Bohemia, a ...
Read More »Infinita, Pleasance Courtyard (The Grand) – Review
A unique formula of movement and masks relies on relatable topics and non-verbal language to touch a universal audience.
Read More »Nomad, theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1) – Review
A stilted one-hander aims at outlining the highs and lows of millennial culture but misses the target.
Read More »Definition of Man, Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio) – Review
Quotes from famous thinkers, Russian Counterbalancing and exceptional acting come together to craft a unique theatrical experience.
Read More »And Before I Forget I Love You, I Love You, Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) – Review
King of the Fringe Pip Utton returns to the festival with a moving one-hander about the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease.
Read More »DNA – Alexandra David-Néel, theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1) – Review
Pros: A brave attempt at presenting the correlation between quantum physics and Buddhism. Cons: Unengaging delivery With its 80-minute running time, DNA – Alexandra David-Néel is one of the longest shows at this year’s Fringe festival, where most productions sit within the 60-minute mark. Whoever goes beyond that limit aims at allowing enough time for the narrative to build, but this can’t be said for Mariane Zahar’s work, where the dramatic development is muddled and hard to follow. The French woman Alexandra David-Néel ...
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