A hilarious, fun and relatable musical with a strong spirit
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How To Win Against History, Ovalhouse – Review
Fabulously flamboyant, wonderfully witty and above all an absolute smash hit.
Read More »Alice In Wonderland, Abney Park -Review
With bubbles, tea parties, hearts and stolen tarts, this show indefinitely represents that they really are all mad here in Wonderland. A fun cast, a fantastic story and an incredible location!
Read More »CUT, The Vaults – Review
A strong effort to challenge stereotypical theatre and provide a less comfortable viewing experience, favouring the apprehension and suspense it instils. Good performance built on a weaker foundation of plot.
Read More »For Those Who Cry When They Hear The Foxes Scream, Tristan Bates Theatre — Review
A lively, funny and gloriously refreshing piece of new writing; a joy to witness from start to finish
Read More »The Romford Rose, Queens Theatre Hornchurch – Review
Pros: A new fusion of British and Western unlike anything currently showing, with a strong multitalented band Cons: The plot is erratic and overdramatic with few props and little set to aid it. Some of the jokes are distasteful Queens Theatre, Hornchurch boasts a beautiful auditorium and a large, spacious stage. With a light-bulb lined border and giant, floating Dolly Parton head, it sure looks the part for a country musical. Unfortunately the band takes up most of the stage, leaving ...
Read More »Strawberry Starburst, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
A personal and emotional exploration of eating disorders with a raw unfiltered approach and immersive use of space.
Read More »The Diary of a Hounslow Girl, Ovalhouse – Review
A fresh and hilarious play written and performed by such a talented lady that I did not just enjoy the play, I was completely and utterly impressed by it.
Read More »Correspondence, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Pros: A well-constructed play with fantastically delivered performances and an interesting narrative Cons: Suspension of disbelief is required to accept the events of the story and a lot of unanswered questions remain at the end. As I entered Islington’s Old Red Lion Theatre, I was apprehensive as to how, in just over an hour, a play could effectively consider two such expansive topics such as psychosis and political conflict. It soon became clear that I needn’t have worried. Correspondence follows ...
Read More »All Your Wants and Needs Fulfilled Forever, The Vaults – Review
A witty and interesting piece of theatre that deals with grief in the most unexpected but unique way. Completely gripping and wonderfully weird.
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