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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Boys Club, Jacksons Lane – Review
Joe and Jules are forced to dress as men in order to get work on the stage, only for their plan to slowly unravel before the eyes of their audiences.
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Escape 2 , Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
Pros: Preternaturally strong aerialists are a joy to watch. Cons: Amateur production values and a lack of clear concept. I was curious and excited about this little venue – sometimes the most unassuming places are the best finds. When I…
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Extravaganza Macabre, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
The thinking person’s summer panto.
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Dead Souls, Theatre N16 – Review
A very intelligent and funny piece of theatre – and a tremendous first offering from Monkhead Theatre.
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Flashback, Theatre Utopia – Review
A compelling exploration into male suicide which will leave you wanting to reach out to people you don’t even know.
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Tape Face, Garrick Theatre – Review
A mime comedy show blending the styles of Buster Keaton and the Marx Brothers, Tape Face provides a selection of updated, not-so -silent film, silliness.
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Lights, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
If you want The Matrix meets 1984 with a hint of 90s rave thrown in, Lights is the show for you, taking mime to a level you might never know existed.
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Tightrope, Lyric Hammersmith – Review
An awe-inspiring circus show with truly amazing able-bodied and disabled artists performing together.
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Whitechapel: Suspects, Lunatics and a Leather Apron, Ultimate Recreation – Review
Pros: Simple plot, but an intricate design which leaves room for plenty of discovery! Cons: Potentially difficult to find. Whitechapel as, you may have already suspected, is an immersive theatre experience about the murders committed by Jack the Ripper in…
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Catch Me, Underbelly – Review
Another stunning Canadian export that surely won't fail to put a smile on the face of old and young. Take your kids or take your granny, both will love it equally.