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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Half A Person: My Life As Told By The Smiths, Kings Head Theatre – Review
Belying the show’s title, ‘Half a Person’ would appeal to not only Smiths fans, but also those not so familiar with their music.
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Metamorphosing, Central Saint Martins – Review
A good R&D performance which could make for a promising finished piece.
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RETOLD: A Fairytale Festival… without the ‘happily ever after’, The Space – Review
While the concept of the show is promising and some interesting topics are explored, the production failed to engage me.
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An Evening With Sylvester Stallone, The London Palladium – Review
A very entertaining evening – Sylvester Stallone is an intelligent, inspirational, creative talent with a lot to talk about. Who knew?
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Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam, Royal Albert Hall – Review
If you are a seasoned Cirque goer then this may not be as impressive as other shows but for most this will be an evening which will leave you awe inspired.
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Don Quijote, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
A visual feast of excitement and eccentricity: rough round the edges but on the whole it worked well and was totally in keeping with its subject matter.
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Win Or Die: A woman’s odyssey through theatre, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
The idea of this show is great - showing women in theatre throughout history. However in practice it didn’t quite come across and I left wondering what the intended message was.
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The Bald Prima Donna, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Utterly disconcerting theatre; you will leave in shock. The good thing is that the play so abstract that all interpretations are valid!
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The Good Neighbour, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A wonderfully original Christmas adventure. Very well managed from the moment you step into the building. Leave your stresses at the door and just enjoy!
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Toynbee: Fragments of Other Lives and Times, Toynbee Studios – Review
A brilliant promenade performance that celebrates Toynbee Hall and Studios; its stories, past and present, at every twist and turn.