A quirky Cornish comedy-drama dealing with the housing crisis and the growing gap between the haves and have-nots. May contain sea shanties and traces of mackerel.
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Border Tales, The Place – Review
A clichéd portrayal of a Northern ‘bigoted homelander’ dealing with people from different cultural backgrounds. Worth seeing for the excellent and poignant music and dance.
Read More »David Hoyle: Diamond, Soho Theatre – Review
An explosion of energy, glitz, dance and drama which provides an interesting exploration into LGBT history and social inequality.
Read More »Sea of Troubles, Clore Studio Royal Opera House – Review
Not only a celebration of MacMillan and his work, but also of drama and exceptional dancing.
Read More »Pinocchio, Sadler’s Wells – Review
90-minutes without an interval and eighteen chapters make the production difficult to follow. Although there are magical moments, the piece feels self-indulgent and exhausting.
Read More »Ladies and Gentlemen, Greenwich Dance – Review
A richly creative collaboration between costume, music and movement displays fierce talents at work.
Read More »You Forgot The Mince, The Courtyard – Review
A heartfelt exploration of domestic abuse using varied theatrical devices.
Read More »Romantic Revolution, London Palladium – Review
A unique evening at the theatre. The objective of bringing ballet to a more diverse audience is achieved, but possibly at the expense of a well put-together evening.
Read More »ISHQ, Sadler’s Wells – Review
A wonderful folk tale that is told with thoughtfulness through dance. Unfortunately, the show doesn't pace the narrative well enough to earn the pathos that should be integral to the story.
Read More »Plan B For Utopia, Pleasance Courtyard – Review
Pros: Strong physical performances and lovely music Cons: The theatre wasn’t big enough to house all our dreams Since the premiere of Joan Clevillé’s Plan B for Utopia in 2015, we’ve seen the referendum vote to leave the EU, the election of Donald Trump, and the continued spate of terror attacks. With impressive clarity of vision, Clevillé has succeeded in creating a choreographic language that resonates with humanity and remains relevant in these rapidly changing times. Fittingly, the two performers ...
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