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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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.
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Scenes From An Urban Gothic, The Vaults – Review
A laugh-out-loud one-man show that combines excellent execution with some highly imaginative and partly obscure content.
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Flew the Coop, New Diorama Theatre — Review
Flew the Coop has wings that, whilst slightly clipped, are strong enough to make it fly. (Unlike the chickens that weren't harmed during the making of this play.)
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A Year From Now, The Vaults – Review
Where do we see ourselves a year from now? RedBellyBlack investigate the matter in a thought-provoking but scrappy verbatim piece.
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Only Bones, Soho Theatre – Review
Pros: A meticulously choreographed piece of art. Excellently executed and magically mesmerising. Cons: On paper, perhaps not everybody’s cup of tea. Approach with an open mind. Thom Monckton and Gemma Tweedie created Only Bones in an empty aircraft hangar in…
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One Nine Two Seven, Evans & Peel Detective Agency – Review
Despite some logistical hiccups, this is a fun and engaging show that’ll keep you guessing to the very end.