Pros: Rosie’s monologues reflecting on how she met her ex are beautifully heartfelt. Cons: It is not a completely polished show, but this is part of its charm. Sweet Dukebox, located in the Iron Duke pub, was the first stop on my day of theatre at the Brighton Fringe Festival. A walk along the beach to the venue made a nice change from dashing around London, and the venue was a lovely traditional pub with friendly staff and a small ...
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Nederlands Dans Theater 2, Brighton Dome (Brighton Festival) – Review
This show was a wonderful mix of breathtakingly beautiful dance mixed with humour and heart.
Read More »Chiflon: The Silence of the Coals, Brighton Dome (Brighton Festival) – Review
A beautiful piece of theatre that, with more developed storytelling, could be incredibly emotive.
Read More »Calais, Barons Court Theatre – Review
This play could be incredibly thought-provoking and moving, but some points are so obvious that spectators sadly don’t get a chance to come to their own conclusions.
Read More »Your Ever Loving, Theatre N16 – Review
The story of Paul Hill is told with just the right balance of sensitivity, brutal reality and humour. It is an incredibly thought provoking and engaging play.
Read More »Moments, Drayton Arms Theatre – review
With a little more work, this play could be a powerful and thought-provoking piece of theatre.
Read More »Plaques and Tangles, Royal Court Theatre – review
This is an incredibly intense play; it left me stunned and thinking it over in my mind for the rest of the evening.
Read More »Crush, Richmond Theatre – Review
This is a wonderfully cheesy show, which may not be for those of you who back away from musical theatre, but I suggest you embrace it and smile.
Read More »The Sting, Wilton’s Music Hall – review
This show has the potential to be stunning: it’s set in a unique venue and features some brilliant ideas. However, it lacks a spark and it left audience members fidgeting.
Read More »And Then Come The Nightjars, Theatre 503 – Review
Everything about this play is stunning. I urge you to go!
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