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Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Kat Wootton★★★ Pros: An interesting idea and very funny. Cons: Doesn’t fully develop what is a lively and unusual concept. Our Verdict: A funny, clever take on the morning after the night before. Courtesy of Camden Fringe Any play that promises a mixture of Kafka’s Metamorphosis with the morning-after-the-night-before’s stag party is always going to provide for an interesting evening. This one is set in the upstairs of a charming and atmospheric Camden pub, where ...

by Vicki BaronPresented by Empty Photo Theatre★★★ Pros: The theme of death is sensitively dealt with and dark comedy is peppered throughout the performance. Cons: I was left wanting more of a conclusion from the characters’ clashing relationships. Our Verdict: An enjoyable and succinct show dealing with desolate themes with a delicate hand.  Courtesy of Empty Frame Theatre Chris is Dead is a brave and poignant piece by Empty Photo Theatre. It explores the death of university student ‘Chris’ and the ...

Average Audience Rating: ★★★★★Everything Theatre Rating: ★★★★ Read our Review! 9th-10th August at Canal Cafe Theatre More information on Four Femmes on the Thames Hannah Neve, Ipswich – ★★★★★“Fantastic show!! Seen the Femmes a few times before and their voices were as gorgeous as always, as was their clever and hilarious take on songs (especially their original song Taken up the Shard!!) but think this was my favourite performance of theirs to date as we got to see more of their characters and ...

Average Audience Rating: ★★★★Everything Theatre Rating: ★★★ Read our Review! 5th-6th August at Collection Theatre, Lord Stanley More information on Seemia Theatre Company Anonymous – ★★★★ “This is a performance you will most likely remember, because it makes you to dig into the memories you haven’t thought of for a long time. This is kind of cool and shows that the performers are successful in creating the feeling of nostalgia for the audience. I really liked some of the tiny ...

Roz Wyllie Directed by Caitlin McLeod ★★★ Pros: Timely look at the world of the privileged few. Cons: Not really sharing anything new. Our Verdict: An enthusiastic bunch of young and brave performers. Courtesy of Almeida Theatre I was very impressed by this cleverly devised performance that explores social inequality and the world of private education. The Young Friends of the Almeida company, working alongside a professional team, are clearly the best placed to present a play that deals with the experience ...

Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Written and directed by Samantha Ng-Knight ★★★ Pros: Plenty of amusing moments and obvious parallels to groups like The Sugababes and The Spice Girls. Cons: Certain characters, perhaps, could have been more roundly developed. Our Verdict: A funny and topical insight into the quest for fame. Courtesy of SLoCoach Productions In an age where everyone seems to want to be in the limelight, and shows like Glee, X-Factor and Fame Academy dominate prime-time television, it ...

A one-performer show it is, but one with a superb storyline that will keep you entertained and will have you moved all way through.

Average Audience Rating: ★★★★★ 7th-11th August at The Camden Head Book tickets for Camden Alice Harvey, London – ★★★★★ “It’s a personal story of failure peppered with lots of silly gags and some absolute crackers. I like shows where you groan, go awww and laugh. I’m a big fan of Sarah Millican, Iszi Lawrence is very different experience but I’m really glad I went. She spoke with the crowd a lot (picked on my husband!) and that made it even ...

William M. Hoffman Directed by Andrew Keates ★★★★  Pros: Seamless staging and impassioned acting. Cons: Almost zero, although being ultra-picky, I’ll say there was scope for the emotional scenes to be cranked up even more. Our Verdict: A virtually faultless production, with a gripping and well-structured storyline and exhilarating performances. Courtesy of Finborough Theatre On Wednesday, Stephen Fry published an open letter to David Cameron and the International Olympic Committee, urging them to take action against the violent anti-gay laws of Russia, ...

Average Audience Rating: ★★★★★ 7th-16th August at Lauderdale House Book tickets for Camden Anonymous – ★★★★★ “Such energy and fun, a new lease of life for a masterpiece of outdoor threatre. The Company bring new joy and orignal interpretation to allow newbies to Shakespeare to enjoy with light heart and for those that know the story well, to enjoy a new huge dollop of fun from the Actors and Production Team. Miss out on this show and its your own ...