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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Madhouse Re:Exit, Shoreditch Town Hall – Review
Pros: The poignant stories told by the actors about their experiences of what it means to live with a learning disability. Cons: Too many horror film features makes the set look like a haunted house in an amusement park, undermining…
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The Forecast, The Place – Review
Pros: Funny, witty, and beautifully performed Cons: A couple of sections felt too long Perhaps it’s a cliché, but they do say the English love to talk about the weather. However, they’re not so keen on discussing sexual matters, so…
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Das Fest, The Vaults – Review
Promises a lot, but the audience is never rewarded with a big enough payoff. I left feeling hoodwinked rather than dazzled.
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Xposed, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Eight effective short plays with an LGBT+ theme
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Drag me to love, Omnibus Theatre, Clapham – Review
Pros: A glittery, toe-tapping fun fest which gives you an insight behind the scenes of the world of drag. Cons: We were promised a few tears, but I didn’t shed any. Would have liked to see a little bit more…
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Medea Electronica, Ovalhouse – Review
Pros: If this were a gig I would have been impressed; the three piece band can really play. Cons: There is no real tension or emotional involvement to make you feel part of the show, and the whole style failed to…
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Tumulus, The Vaults – Review
Pros: Pacy thriller uses simple but effective tactics to create a cinematic experience. Cons: A bit tedious in parts, but the climax rescues it. Christopher Adams brings his take on London’s chemsex culture to the vaults beneath Waterloo station. When…
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Tomorrow Creeps, The Vaults – Review
An admirably ambitious experiment in reimagining Shakespeare that mostly misses the mark.
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The Silhouette in the Smoke, London Museum of Water and Steam – Review
A thrilling immersive theatre experience supported by stellar performances and storytelling.
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The Book Of Darkness & Light, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
Competent collection of original Gothic stories with violin accompaniment.