A cabaret inspired performance piece that has sparks of magic but that needs to do more to earn its name.
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Voices, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
Prepared to be baffled by this mix of WWI poetry, interspersed with a veteran’s real life story. Suitable for those already familiar with the poems or those up for a neighbourhood play between drinks.
Read More »The Cutting Of The Cloth, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Love and laughter are in the details of this comedy drama of Savile Row in the Fifties.
Read More »Britain’s Best Recruiting Sergeant, Unicorn Theatre – Review
This inspiring story of the life of Vesta Tilley is excitement and exhilaration from start to finish.
Read More »Othello, The Rose Theatre, Bankside – Review
If this fast-paced, intimate production of Shakespeare’s take on the perils of jealousy doesn’t do it for you, the magic of the Rose Theatre certainly will.
Read More »Dante’s Inferno: A Modern Telling, The Rag Factory – Review
An intense and engaging piece of experimental theatre that manages to make hell a place worth contemplating.
Read More »Nativity In Creakebottom, New Diorama Theatre – Review
This irreverent jolly on the birth of Jesus is laugh-out-loud funny, and was a great way to see in the Christmas period.
Read More »Measure for Measure, Barons Court Theatre – Review
An excellent cast and a brilliantly adapted script make this tale of lust, deceit and power a really special production.
Read More »Othello, St Leonard’s Church – Review
This site-specific production has plenty of talent but the tragedy somehow comes off a little tame.
Read More »We Can See It From Here and Learning How To Die Ovalhouse Theatre – Review
These promising shows explore the cost and bravery of living life to the full. An enjoyable and relaxed night out for those up for encouraging new and developing theatre.
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