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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Red Ladies, Southbank Centre – Review
The potential is there, but it needs more polish and cohesion.
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Fat Man, Ovalhouse – Review
A touching version of Orhpeus and Eurydice that is at times exceptional. The show adds something to the original story by bringing it up to date, which was quite unexpected.
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In the Surface of a Bubble, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
A confusing hour of theatre, clearly a product of overactive imaginations.
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Dumbstruck – Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Hugely energetic ensemble piece featuring excellent music that carries a touching message in an innovative way. Fine Chisel is a really exciting young company that you should keep an eye on.
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Next Day, Unicorn Theatre – Review
Who knew a group of kids could put forward such a powerful critique of societal values and priorities.
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A Dream Turns Sour, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Beautiful and haunting, this performance is the perfect tribute to the poetry of the First World War.
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Midnight Circus, Jackson’s Lane Theatre – Review
This show is filled with a dark, lurid energy that will leave you wanting more. The staging, concept design and gravity-defying feats give an amazing perspective into the raw nature of circus performance.
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Inisfail, Soho Theatre – Review
A sheer delight! For those thirsting for a different type of show, then Clare Murphy’s Inisfail is a must see!
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The Ted Bundy Project, Ovalhouse Theatre – Review
This gripping, sweetly savage performance lures you in with its uneasy charm.
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This Is How We Die, Ovalhouse – Review
The show is meant to teach you that language is dead, but Christopher Brett Bailey articulates some very challenging ideas in such an articulate manner that it makes that statement hard to believe.