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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Mass (work in progress), Camden People’s Theatre – Review
An interesting discussion about the place of religion in the modern day, but needs a little more development before coming to fruition.
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Intimacy, Southbank Centre – Review
Helped along with fantastic musical direction, this is an unsentimental exploration of the personal impact of a MS on the life of one woman, and the man closest to her.
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Oliva Tweest, Hackney Empire – Review
Judging by my fellow spectators’ enthusiasm this is a great show for the initiated, but it’s less suitable for afrobeats rookies.
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Reptember, New Diorama Theatre – Review
This is a really interesting project, well-written and performed at a great theatre venue. The Faction ensemble are definitely ones to watch.
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Aikainen, Arcola Theatre – Review
Using music to demonstrate, this production draws together many scientific theories and philosophical viewpoints on how we experience time. However, it does not lead us, so if you don’t get it, you’re on your own.
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The Dinner Party Revisited, Southbank Centre – Review
Spontaneous, playful and innovative.
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Guide Gods, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre – Review
A heartwarming and inclusive piece that expertly opens the door to start a discussion about disability and religion.
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Shadows of Time – The 13th B’ak’tun, Arcola Theatre – Review
A modern and experimental journey through time from the birth of our planet to present day.
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White Rabbit, Red Rabbit, Chelsea Theatre – Review
An actor takes on a script they have never seen before - a fascinating idea but a bit heavy-handed in practice.
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Laptop Dancer – Phoenix Artist Club, Review
An homage to women has never been done quite like this. Steven Carne brings to life the famous and not so famous through his own version of drag and vaudeville-like comedy.