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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The Red Shed, The Arts Depot – Review
Mark Thomas' story telling is masterful, creating a vivid picture in the mind of the audience that will last long afterwards.
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Attached, Stratford Circus Arts Centre – Review
A riveting, entertaining, and impressive show.
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affection, The Glory – Review
An honest and brave account of what it is like to suffer from HIV, with good performances from the whole cast and an exceptional design team.
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Gilgamesh, British Museum – Review
Let your imagination soar with this powerful tale of heroes, whores, wild men and fantastical beasts, related with gusto and panache.
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dreamplay, The Vaults – Review
A weird and wonderful trip into the subconscious for the more adventurous theatregoer; anyone who likes their plays with a top and a tail should steer clear of this one.
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Just A Few Words, Southbank Centre – Review
A quirky and thought-provoking show, but not a rip-roaring night out.
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Journeys, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
A breath-taking visual journey across a war-torn Europe: exhilarating yet thought-provoking.
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Treasure Island, St Paul’s Church – Review
A wonderful show full of excitement and mystery. An immersive production that will thoroughly enjoyed by audience members of all ages.
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Drawn In, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A hilarious one-man mime transforms seamlessly into a poignant two-hander about creation, power and dominance in this thought-provoking, ingenious production.
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Different Class, Barons Court Theatre – Review
A cast of strong actors in play about what it means to be young, in love, and afraid to say so, but misses the mark.