Directed by Emilia Teglia ★★★ Pros: A fun, theatrical Halloween celebration. A cut above your average fancy dress party. Cons: Very brief performance, only 30mins! Our Verdict: A pleasant night out, a good party atmosphere with a ghoulish element. Maybe more party than theatre but still enjoyable. Credit: International Society of Communication and Drama Tucked away in the shadow of the Olympic Stadium, the Stour Space is a short walk from Hackney Wick. I had diligently prepped my Google maps ...
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Moon Project, Ovalhouse – Review
Rachel BlackmanDirected by Paul Hodson and Emma Roberts ★★★ Pros: The characters are complex and wonderfully written and the concept is interesting and fully realised. Strong performances from the cast and some mesmerising movement create an absorbing production. Cons: The energy wanes a little in the second half of the drama, and it takes a while to put the pieces together to appreciate the story unfolding. Our Verdict: This is an interesting and engaging play that explores a simple concept ...
Read More »The Light Princess, National Theatre – Review
An imaginative, visually-rich tale which is let down by the musical element.
Read More »Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, The Cockpit – Review
Molière Tour de Force Theatre Company ★★★★ Pros: Great to see some theatre in French. Fabulous costumes and good performers. Cons: Perhaps some of the dance sequences could have been shorter. Our Verdict: A promising start to an exciting festival for French speakers in London. Courtesy of The Cockpit They say that London is the fifth biggest French city. That might seem like a confusing statement, so let me clarify: London is reputed to be the city which has the ...
Read More »Bodies: A Night of New Writing, Horse & Stables – Review
Louise Bastock, Henry Agger, Craig Henry, Rosie Frecker, Rebecca Robinson, Matthew Radway Directed by Michael Beigel, Sophie Drewery, Henry Agger, Suvi Peisanen, Chris Lawson, Bella Louden, Matthew Radway ★★★★ Pros: Six mostly excellent short pieces with strong performances and lots of potential. Cons: These are not complete plays and minimal production values make the night feel basic and unpolished. Our Verdict: There was some fantastic new writing and acting talent during the largely enjoyable evening. Courtesy of The Horse & ...
Read More »Blue, Pleasance Theatre – Review
Beccy Smith Directed by Darren East ★★★ Pros: Intimate setting, the original musical compositions and the beautiful, magical moments the show created. Cons: The performance was somewhat ephemeral, and both the narrative and the characters could have been stronger. In this instance, less might have been more. Our Verdict: A piece with great potential that needs further development in order to be truly immersive and captivating. Credit: TouchedTheatre Blue is an interactive mystery show that allows a small audience to ...
Read More »Thriller Live, Lyric Theatre – Review
There is no story but for my money, that doesn’t matter. The singing is stunning, the dancing incredible and I dare anyone to come out of the theatre without a spring in their step and a smile on their face.
Read More »Love Story, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Erich SegalBook and lyrics by Stephen Clark Music and additional lyrics by Howard Goodall Directed by Joseph C. Walsh and musical supervision by Rob Archibald ★★★★ Pros: Evocative music, beautiful performances, symbolic and ingenious staging–the cast takes turns to play a piano that breaks to form the elements of stage. Cons: Too much profanity? (not even!). Our Verdict: Elegant and heart-breaking music, lyrics and performances –this production has it all! Courtesy of Tony Nandi ‘What can you say about a girl…? ‘ Based ...
Read More »Pretty Ugly, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
Written and performed by Louise Orwin ★★★★ Pros: The serious and contemporary subject matter that affects all of us. Cons: The show dragged at times, becoming repetitive and overstating points. Our Verdict: A timely, powerful performance exploring the brutal digital world of teenage girls. Courtesy of Louise Orwin The question “am I pretty or am I ugly?” is the premise of Louise Orwin’s Pretty Ugly, which explores a disturbing online trend in which teenage girls post videos and photos of ...
Read More »From Here to Eternity , Shaftesbury Theatre – Review
Harvey’s direction may lack a bit of punch but it delivers a tremendous amount of fun and frolics. Brilliant, good-feel, swinging musical.
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