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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My World Has Exploded A Little Bit, Ovalhouse – Review
Pros: A refreshingly original production, perfectly balanced and completely absorbing. Cons: You’re probably going to cry. You are going to die. A morbid start to any review, I know, but it feels appropriate when writing about a show which so unflinchingly confronts…
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No Dogs, No Indians, Southbank Centre – Review
An intimate and compelling take on Indian heritage and British colonialism.
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This Is Not Culturally Significant, The Bunker – Review
Well worth a visit if you fancy something entertaining and a little left-field.
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Disconnect, Ugly Duck – Review
Newly-written dystopian tale has some nuggets but comes across as a first draft.
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Identity Crisis, Ovalhouse – Review
A one-woman vanity project that suffers from its own identity crisis.
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Metamorphosis, The Vaults – Review
A brilliantly bizarre performance!
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The Toll, Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club – Review
A wonderful evening with profound thoughts, sharp humour and extremely intelligent work; a show not to miss!
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Oh Yes Oh No, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
A frank and frequently uncomfortable examination of rape and rape fantasies.
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Spill: A Verbatim Show About Sex, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
Pros: Hilarious, touching, revelatory and perfectly performed Cons: Three songs isn’t enough, especially when they’re of this quality Performed by a cast of eleven young actors, Spill is a verbatim enactment of interviews with dozens of young people about their experiences…
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Homegrown Festival, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
It might not be aimed at the older audience, but the energy and joy within the building is so infectious that everyone should go and support an amazing week of youth and creativity.