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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If I Cover My Nose You Can’t See My Face, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A lively, funny and interesting spoken word storytelling performance.
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The Life and Loves of a Nobody, The Albany – Review
Whilst visually stimulating, this play lacks a coherent storyline and is more fun for the performers than for their audience.
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Elephant Man, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Excellent performances and a unique approach balance out a weak script.
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The Eradication of Schizophrenia in Western Lapland, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Fascinating. Theatre is a fantastic way to discuss mental health. Go and see this play - it will make you think.
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Losers, The Rag Factory – Review
A relatively amateur first try for a new production company. But, with some fun audience interaction and set in a quirky venue just of Brick Lane, Losers isn't a bad night out.
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Molly Wobbly, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
This is fearlessly filthy British humour at its best, with a welcome measure of incredibly camp choreography.
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Greywing House, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Though this is a good example of a one-person show, it is not without its flaws. These could be easily fixed to make a great piece of theatre.
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Oyster Boy, Etcetera Theatre – Review
A funny, lively interpretation which manages to tell a complete story in 45 minutes.
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Light, The Pit at The Barbican – Review
Set in a dystopian world where the government monitors our thoughts; we see the family who originated this nightmare through sound, light and movement.
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New Atlantis, The Crystal – Review
Lively, interactive and interesting – but doesn’t push the envelope enough.