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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The Cloak and Dagger Show, Sweet Grassmarket (Grassmarket 3) – Review
Pros: A great combination of theatre and history. Cons: More polished storytelling required. When it comes down to walking tours I consider myself an expert – this is my favourite way to get to know a city. That’s why I…
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The Time Capsule, Landor Theatre – Review
Pros: Audience engagement through a novel mechanism involving ping pong bats Cons: A muddled, confused plot, riddled with inconsistency The Time Capsule bills itself as a “pick your own adventure” play, in the manner of those books where you make…
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Breaking Out Season: Kiss Chase & Guy, The Bunker – Review
Pros: The second show, Guy, is enough to make the whole evening worthwhile Cons: With such contrast between the two shows, a question mark has to be put over the decision to schedule these on the same evening The Bunker’s…
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Morgan & West: Time-Travelling Magicians, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
Mellifluous, masterly magic presented for your edification by waggish, whiskered, wizards. Suitable for oldlings and younglings alike.
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Junk, Little Angel Studios – Review
An endearing show which, while it entertains and amuses, educates children and serves as a reminder to the rest of us.
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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…