Year: 2018

Musicals

A Christmas Story – The Musical, Waterloo East Theatre – Review

Pros:  A talented cast Cons: A poor, almost non-existent storyline When it opened on Broadway in 2012, this musical was nominated…

Comedy

Burke and Hare, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review

Pros: A wonderfully talented cast happily connecting with the audience. Cons: Multiple characters and minimal costume changes occasionally makes the…

Drama

Never Swim Alone, Etcetera Theatre – Review

Pros: The fresh take on the pressures entailed by an alpha male role. Cons: The narrative structure feels fragmentary. Bill…

Drama

Little Women, The Space – Review

Pros: A vivid and joyful updating of a well-loved family classic. Cons: About and hour too long and could feel more contemporary.…

Comedy

The Crumple Zone, King’s Head Theatre – Review

You don’t have to be gay to be moved by this abiding tale of love and passion.

Alternative

#Hypocrisy, Theatre503 – Review

Pros: Full of honesty, humour and a word perfect performance, the sound and strength of Imogen Stirling’s words create a…

Reviews

Catch of the Day, The Finborough Arms – Review

Riotous, rollicking, fun-filled fishy frolics.

Off West End

Boujie, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review

A well-meaning but overly ambitious first outing by new theatre company Unshaded Arts.

Drama

To The Bone, Katzspace Studio – Review

Pros: The bleak honesty of Motherhood or Madness and Eoin McKenna’s top-notch comedic delivery in Specky Ginger C*nt. Cons: Motherhood…

Comedy

Rats at Etcetera Theatre – Review

Pros: Rats is smart and hilarious, with excellent performances and a bitingly relevant script.  Cons: The ending is predictable, and…

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