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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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.
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This Joint is Jumpin’, The Other Palace – Review
A ninety minute celebration of the music and life of jazz icon Fats Waller.
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Suicide at Vine House, 52 Romney Street – Review
Pros: An alternative night out, in a house that’s a real treat for Grand Designs fantasists Cons: Far too long to support the story line presented I have never attended an immersive theatre show that lasted much longer than an hour. I…
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The Fall, Acklam Village Market – Review
Pros: Gorgeous visuals, fascinating live score, welcoming atmosphere Cons: Time constraints made some episodes of the story hard to follow Tucked right at the top of Portobello Road under the Westway flyover, Acklam Village Market isn’t the easiest place to…
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Fire in the Machine and DenMarked, Battersea Arts Centre — Review
These two excellent, very different shows make for an evening full of variety.
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September 11th, The Cockpit – Review
If you are fascinated by world affairs and want to see another person’s perspective on them, this one is for you.