Pros: A concept that is highly technical and inventive. The show features gorgeous live music with a multi-talented, engaging cast. Cons: There is something not quite right about the narrative pacing. Some of the acts don’t build the sense of anticipation that you expect from circus. The Roundhouse is a breath-taking venue. Being the first to arrive in the cavernous auditorium is something quite special. On this occasion, the house lights are a dull red and with the industrial scaffolding that makes up ...
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Plastic, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
This magnificent piece of storytelling comes to life in the hands of a brilliant cast, and the coming of age tale will resonate with many an audience.
Read More »Death of a Hunter, Finborough Theatre – Review
Passionless and to a certain degree dull solo play about the last hour in the life of American writer Ernest Hemingway.
Read More »Devil With The Blue Dress, The Bunker – Review
A great concept that never quite takes shape, but instead left this audience member cold.
Read More »Bury the Hatchet, Theatre N16 – Review
Combining music, storytelling and meta-theatre, this is an ambitious piece with some loose ends.
Read More »Pressure, Park Theatre – Review
A powerful true story about the importance of weather in wartime.
Read More »Mirrors, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Interesting and funny show about the oppressive beauty standards enforced upon women.
Read More »Will, The Rose Playhouse – Review
This is a truly unique piece of theatre, which incorporates modern dance and song to tell the moving story of young William Shakespeare’s life.
Read More »Junk, Little Angel Studios – Review
An endearing show which, while it entertains and amuses, educates children and serves as a reminder to the rest of us.
Read More »Ouroboros, Rosemary Branch Theatre – Review
A fast-paced dark comedy that uses physical acting and impersonation to expose a narcissistic and harmful mindset.
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