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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Review: A.I.M. (An Invisible Mission), Etcetera Theatre
Reminiscent of scenes of the BBC sounds desks of old, AIM is visually delightful and an audible marvel.
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Review: The Bitter Pill, Libra Cafe
Raw, experimental, and defiantly queer— a playful dissection of gender.
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Review: No President, Queen Elizabeth Hall
Avant-garde ambition collapses into unwatchable chaos. ‘Avant-gaurd’ the exits!
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Review: Showmanism, Hampstead Theatre
An exquisitely complex, wonderfully humorous and ultimately transformative work of art.
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Review: TESTO, Battersea Arts Centre
A dynamic multi-sensory event that excites and assaults the senses on many levels. TESTO is a wondrous theatrical activity – captivating, confusing and creatively executed.
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Review: Five Lines, Barbican Centre
A technically superbly executed production that has space and times for a little more human drama.
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Review: Full Tone Orchestra’s Christmas Concert, Westminster Central Hall
A star-making UK debut from Irish tenor Emmet Cahill and an imposing venue make this festive charity concert one to remember.
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Review: Songs of the Wayfarer, Lilian Baylis Studio
Claire Cunningham delivers a wonderfully inclusive performance that all together create something greater than the sum of its parts.
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Review: Poetry Club, The Coronet Theatre
An intimate and inspiring evening, Poetry Club celebrates the strength and beauty of poetry
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Review: Ancestral Time Travel Agency, Camden People’s Theatre
A genre-bending exploration of cultural identity through parkour, dance, and clowning