Alternative
Fancy something a bit different from the norm? Something immersive, or something taking place in a caravan perhaps? Here you’ll find reviews of some of the most interesting and unique shows that we’ve seen.
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Tarot, VAULT Festival – Review
A sensual, distressing, uncanny and eclectic Tarot reading.
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Broken English, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
The most enjoyable aspect of Broken English, to me, was the deft and poetic use of language. Language plays a central role in the play, and writer and director Jahmar Ngozi is highly creative with it. ‘English Language’ (played by…
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The Canary and the Crow, Arcola Theatre – Review
The Canary and the Crow is a stunning examination of what it’s like to be black in a very white environment.
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Youthquake, Stratford Circus Arts Centre – Review
totally irresistible and genuinely moving whatever your age
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Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
A morbidly entertaining, and certainly unforgettable, drama
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What Girls Are Made Of, Soho Theatre – Review
A rocking concept makes this gig theatre an experience not to be missed
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Coma, Summerhall (The Terrace) – Review
Audience members are induced into a pretend state of coma
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Ask A Stripper, Heroes @ Bob’s BlundaBus (Top Deck) – Review
Ask a Stripper does exactly what it says on the tin. Two professional strippers, Gypsy Charms and Stacey Clare, offer their time to answer questions from the audience. ANY question. They introduce themselves by first taking all their clothes off,…
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The Female Role Model Project, Bedlam Theatre – Review
A sociological and neuroscientific demonstration
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Standard:Elite, Bedlam Theatre – Review
Nobody does political analysis in a light-heartened way quite like Hidden Track. Their interactive games are not only intelligent, but also good fun to get stuck in to, whether as a player or simple onlooker. A considerate policy on audience…