A jet black Ealing comedy for the 21st century, performed beautifully by its two remarkable leads.
Read More »Author Archives: Alex Finch
Feature: 2024’s Comedy Gold
Alex Finch rounds up his comedy highlights for 2024.
Read More »Review: Never Lies, Etcetera Theatre
A mixture of rom-com and political drama, this rehearsed reading is slightly lopsided but shows a lot of promise.
Read More »Review: Bright Places, Soho Theatre
A captivating work that explores the many ways a condition like multiple sclerosis may effect any one at any age.
Read More »Review: Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, The Other Palace
A high energy comedy with unearned serious moments, this is one only for Percy Jackson fans or lovers of fantasy based musicals.
Read More »Review: Napoleon: Un Petit Pantomime, Jermyn Street Theatre
An original pantomime that's an extremely charming and consistently funny concoction.
Read More »Review: The World Of Yesterday, Camden People’s Theatre
A confusing cabaret based on the life of writer Stefan Zweig, where conclusions never quite seem to be made.
Read More »Review: Yes, We’re Related, The Other Palace
A bright, broad comedy, this could easily be a popular sitcom if it ever makes it on to the small screen.
Read More »Review: Anirban Dasgupta: Polite Provocation, Soho Theatre
Quickly becomes a show packed with laugh out loud jokes.
Read More »Review: Fly More Than You Fall, Southwark Playhouse
A musical about surviving tragedy, it sometimes stomps noisily when it should tread gently, but it still impresses in places.
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