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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En Avant, Marche!, Sadler’s Wells – Review
A melting pot of performing arts which, at times, can be tricky to follow.
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YOUARENOWHERE, Shoreditch Town Hall – Review
Pros: Unique in every way, with stage trickery that is bound to stay with you for the rest of your theatre-going life. Cons: Theatre at its best but something this unconventional will not be for everybody. : Walking along Shoreditch High…
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Empathy Museum, outside Now Gallery – Review
I had reservations about this installation, and was delighted to be proven wrong. Empathy Museum is a fantastic, fun, free pop up which represents something we need much more of in our city.
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This Much, Soho Theatre – Review
An exciting production tackling the role of tradition in modern culture in a responsible, balanced way. A fresh, funny and touching piece of contemporary theatre which audiences should flock to for style as much as content.
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Handle with Care, Urban Locker Old Street – Review
Pros: A really interesting piece of immersive theatre, cleverly choreographed in an extremely unusual space. Cons: Could have been a little more succinct in places, and it was sometimes difficult to see bits of the action because of the space.…
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Minefield, Royal Court Theatre– Review
An emotionally charged ninety minutes of real life experiences from real life veterans, made even more powerful by the casting of both Brits and Argentineans.
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The Idiot Brain, Dome Studio (Brighton Festival) – Review
Pros: Interesting discussion, led by smart, funny presenters Cons: More of a book promotion than a performance The Idiot Brain is billed as a light-hearted look at the psychology of superstition, the neuroscience of sleep, how tall people are more intelligent,…
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Bards without Borders, Rich Mix – Review
A worthy idea for a Shakespeare 400 tribute, thwarted by fuss and lack of focus.
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Closer, Udderbelly – Review
Ingenious and astonishing circus performances, threaded together with humour and a theme of fraternity.
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Labels, Theatre Royal Stratford East – Review
A superbly crafted study of contradiction and prejudice, confronting us all with uncomfortable truths.