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 Owls Are Not What They Seem, Nursery Theatre – Review
Pros: Some thought has obviously gone into the set Cons: Confusing. The bonkers genius of David Lynch is entirely lacking I first experienced Twin Peaks courtesy of a friend’s dvd collection some years ago. Watching David Lynch’s extraordinary TV series, I immediately…
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The End of Hope – Soho Theatre – Review
Pros: A hilarious, touching, emotional ride through contemporary social and sexual mores Cons: None A bare, carpeted stage with a circular bed dead centre. As the lights go up, a couple are having energetic, enthusiastic sex beneath a pink satin…
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Reunion & Dark Pony, John Harvard Library – Review
Pros: The unusual setting in a library. Cons: The large windows facing a busy street can be quite distracting. A stone’s throw from Borough station, John Harvard library bears the name of the Southwark clergyman who emigrated to Massachusetts in…
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And the Rest of me Floats, Rose Lipman Building – Review
A fabulously inventive and insightful journey into gender identity.
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Good With Maps, C Primo – Review
Pros: Nate Edmondson’s original music score is a journey in its own right. Cons: The plot’s dramatic elements aren’t properly developed. British expat Noëlle has inherited from her beloved dad a passion for cartography and, inspired by her childhood readings, she…
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Prom Kween, Underbelly Cowgate – Review
A riotously fun crowd-pleaser which wraps glitter and fluff around an intelligent and utterly convincing message.
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Out – Underbelly @ Edinburgh Fringe – Review
Pros: Great music and sound, riveting movement, a lot of vitamin C Cons: More guidance about context before the show would have enhanced the experience. We filed into the space as two performers (one male, one female) danced beside each…
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Iconic: A Brief History of Drag, Underbelly – Review
A mad dash through some of pop culture’s most iconic Drag moments.
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The Marriage of Kim K, Arcola Theatre – Review
A mind-bending, thoroughly enjoyable romp through several centuries of music and marriage.
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Briefs: Close Encounters, Underbelly Festival Southbank – Review
This intergalactic show probes your senses like E.T.’s glittered finger!