An interesting production which recounts the life of Christopher Isherwood with some good performances but at times confusing content.
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Bathhouse: The Musical, Above The Stag Theatre – Review
Pros: A charismatic cast and lots and lots of laughter. Cons: The story is as thin as can be. Bathhouse: The Musical is essentially a fish-out-of-water story about a young gay man’s introduction to the Bathhouse. He is looking for love but shocked to learn that the other men have much more immediate concerns! Created by Tim Evanicki and Esther Daack, the show was first performed in Florida in 2006. A lot has changed since then in the world of ...
Read More »Fathers and Sons, Donmar Warehouse – Review
This is one of my favourite productions of the year so far. Joshua James in particular gives an incredibly emotional and dramatic performance. The rather depressing plot never feels as though it is dragging and the comedic elements throughout ensure loud audience laughter. This is one production I would advise everyone to see.
Read More »Dream of Perfect Sleep, Finborough Theatre – Review
Sweet, sombre, heart-warming portrait of an elderly couple’s last days on Earth.
Read More »Lysistrata, The Electrician’s Shop – Review
Pros: Passionate performances and some great physical comedy. Cons: The action was sometimes too chaotic to follow. It’s a rare sight to be met by a marching army on an otherwise ordinary walk down a disused road to the theatre venue. The abandoned quality to the Trinity Buoy Wharf on the East India Docks made me wonder whether there really was an army barracks close by. Yet this unconventional welcome from the Fourth Monkey Ensemble is one among many signs ...
Read More »Be Here Now, Shoreditch Town Hall – Review
An affectionate, visceral look back at the iconic music of the performers' formative years.
Read More »Burke Shire, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Innovative and wacky. Most definitely a fun night out.
Read More »Mr Burns, Almeida Theatre – Review
Not the Almeida at its best. The cast and direction is superb, but the niche concept is simply too confusing.
Read More »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.
Read More »Cyrano of Brixton, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre – Review
A thoughtful and often funny take on a classic tale, but the flawed script, unpolished performances and design features need ironing out.
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