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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Be Here Now, Shoreditch Town Hall – Review
An affectionate, visceral look back at the iconic music of the performers' formative years.
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Wunderkammer 4 – ‘When Hue Become One’, The Nursery Theatre – Review
A delightful evening of informative lectures followed by brilliant comedy. Must see for people who like to laugh.
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Turfed, Hackney Downs Studio – Review
A laudable attempt to interpret youth homelessness via the universal language of football.
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Super Premium Soft Double Vanilla Rich (LIFT Festival), Arts Depot – Review
A fascinating commentary on modern Japan - thought provoking and humorous, but tedious at points.
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The Roof, The Doon Car Park – Review
Innovative moments of experiential style theatre but the experience overall somehow leaves you wanting.
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Bare Essentials, The Savoy Tup – Review
Overall a fun evening with a variety of new writing and some very talented actors.
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Die Roten Punkte: Kunst Rock (Art Rock), Soho Theatre – Review
Pros: An original, unique, hysterical and off the wall cabaret like none you’ve ever seen before. Cons: Slight lack of plot. I haven’t stop talking about this show since I had the pleasure of experiencing it earlier this week. I’ve…
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Opus No 7, Barbican Theatre – Review
A wondrously inventive and deeply affecting theatrical spectacle, and a privilege to behold.
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Thick and Tight and 70/30 Split, The Lion & Unicorn Theatre – Review
A zany and entertaining double bill that enables the audience to explore two distinct but complementary styles.
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Matilda and Me, The Albany – Review
This thought-provoking, challenging soliloquy examines the importance of keeping our memories alive.