Even with the touch of Sondheim this is heavy going, but still manages to shine with some pleasing performances.
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Eat the Poor, Orange Tree Theatre – Review
A show that's full of sublimely witty wordplay and dynamic energy.
Read More »Southern Baptist Sissies, Above the Stag – Review
A theatre with a charming sense of community; a sense that everybody is made to feel welcome here. This is a great night out for the theatre’s target audience, their friends and allies.
Read More »Ionesco/Dinner at the Smiths’, Latvian House — Review
Funny, sexy, clever, exhilarating theatre.
Read More »Handbagged, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Pros: Funny and moving at times, with nostalgic moments for an older audience. Plenty of talking points. Cons: Heavy on text, light on action. Younger audience members might not feel engaged. I really like the Brockley Jack Theatre. It’s a warm feeling studio, joined by a short corridor to a friendly pub that does good chips and has cosy arm chairs. The theatre space is just the right size to feel intimate without putting you uncomfortably close to the actors. ...
Read More »Siren, The Vaults – Review
A funny and touching two-hander about serial killers, would you believe it!
Read More »The Understudy, Canal Cafe Theatre– Review
A charmingly funny reflection on what it’s like to ‘make it or break it’ in the world of show business.
Read More »Thisbe, Theatre Royal Stratford East – Review
A light and refreshing take on one of Shakespeare’s most enduring plays.
Read More »Beau Brummell – An Elegant Madness, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Humourous conversation between a fallen celebrity and his valet about living the elegant life in not so elegant surroundings.
Read More »Mocketh The Weak, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
Something unexpectedly different and entertaining, if you are up for an Elizabethan laugh.
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