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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Candid, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
An enigmatic performance with a good symbolic rendition of the bumpy friendship between two women.
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The Duke, Royal Court Theatre – Review
A worthwhile show in aid of a worthwhile cause. You have a nice evening, Save the Children gets money — everybody wins.
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A Girl & A Gun, Pleasance Theatre – Review
Pros: A powerful, charged work featuring a strong central character Cons: The second performer appears awkward, never having seen the script before; neither actor produces emotional engagement A man and a woman stand in front of microphones on a largely…
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The Rising Cost of Cabbage, Soho Theatre – Review
A relaxing evening of storytelling for grown-ups. Entertaining but bland.
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London Stories: Made by Migrants, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Pros: Moving, inspiring and eye-opening. This experience should be part of every school programme. Cons: There is a fair amount of walking up and down the stairs involved so, if you have any access requirements, let the box office know…
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The Iron Man, Soho Theatre – Review
Yet another beautiful, intricate story, told by one of the leading lights of British storytelling. A wonderfully intimate evening, and one I’d recommend to everyone.
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Side Show, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Songs packed with humour and pathos make the difference in an otherwise routine treatment of a mainly true story.
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Code 2021, Secret Location – Review
Code 2021 has a lot of potential, but suffers from a lack of purpose.
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Shopping and Fucking, Lyric Hammersmith – Review
This is a boldly realised world of heightened consumerism and addiction, but it contains more fun than fulfilling content and more manic energy than meaning.
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Kali, British Museum – Review
The myth of the Hindu goddess Kali, told to grown-ups with spice and a pinch of humour.