A very funny, gruesomely gothic musical with great performances, costumes, set design, songs, puppetry, some drama, some romance, and even some social comment.
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The Oppression Olympics, The Bread and Roses Theatre – Review
Pros: The plot makes a good point about empathy and self-pity. Cons: Too many scene changes in the first half disrupt the flow of the play. Set in an unnamed British town, The Oppression Olympics shows the lives of some of its residents crossing paths as they compete to establish who is the most miserable among them. In a desperate attempt to stay afloat, all the characters eventually come together to show empathy, but, ultimately end up causing even more ...
Read More »The Twilight Zone, Almeida Theatre – Review
A mind-bending, imagination-blowing adaptation of the cult classic TV series, laced with humour and hidden depths; Suitable even for sci-fi refuseniks.
Read More »Great Expectations, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
A vibrant updating of Dickens’ story of a life turned around.
Read More »Daisy Pulls It Off, The Park Theatre – Review
Jubilate! This show was splendidly capital! Witty, pretty and a big hit(ty?), Daisy Pulls It Off is a light hearted and jolly story told by an incredible cast.
Read More »Thirty Christmases, New Diorama Theatre – Review
A light-hearted look at the less than perfect Christmases that many families experience that takes the audience on a journey to consider the true meaning of Christmas.
Read More »Shadows, Theatro Technis – Review
This important discourse on what it means to be black contains some eye-opening conversations. Unfortunately, the script drags and fails to deliver the drama and tension it is clearly meant to.
Read More »Crick Crack Club’s 30th Birthday Bash, Rich Mix – Review
Dipping a toe in childhood and being allowed some naughty anecdotes is a privilege reserved for grown-ups.
Read More »White Pearl, Rich Mix – Review
Fearlessly confronting issues of racial and national identity, xenophobia and political correctness, White Pearl is both timely and watchable. Some characters’ habits and actions do irritate, but overlook them to enjoy this thought-provoking play.
Read More »The Vanek Trilogy, Secret Location – Review
An intimate immersive theatre experience that packs an unexpected punch.
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