Sensitive, sincere, hilarious approach to heavy topic
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On the Piste, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Pros: Truly enjoyable performances all round of a simple, but inviting story Cons: Slight lack of energy within the second half as the storyline changes Jack Studio Theatre in Brockley never fails to present exciting work. Coming to the Jack, you are guaranteed to have a warm reception and a nice night out, so John Godber’s On the Piste was a fantastic reason to enjoy another evening there. There are always a lot of expectations when the intro states ‘Olivier ...
Read More »Insignificance, Arcola Theatre – Review
If you want to go to the theatre to hear big topics discussed in anonymous rooms, to be moved, or to hear Einstein’s theory of relativity explained by Marilyn Monroe, then this is the show for you.
Read More »Dracula, Sutton House- Review
Valiant ambition, energetic performances, but sadly lacking in bite.
Read More »The Men who made Frankenstein, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
A play that takes an alternative look at Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Set in a prison the story follows four people brought back from the dead and held captive by Dr. Frankenstein, awaiting their as yet unknown fate together.
Read More »Richard III, Cockpit Theatre – Review
Australian director Lawrence Carmichael fills Shakespeare's words with fresh meaning, offering a breath-taking drama and an unexpectedly amusing moment.
Read More »Anything That Flies, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Pros: This is a well-constructed production, at times charming, at times heart-breaking. Cons: Both acting and story become increasingly repetitive, interfering with the play’s ability to be at all memorable. We are in a flat in Belsize Park in 1991. Books, art prints, classical sheet music, old-fashioned furniture and other bric-a-brac are scattered about, whilst Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor Opus 25 plays. Otto Huberman, a dotty old man who is obviously the flat’s sole inhabitant, listens ...
Read More »Doctor Faustus, Chickenshed – Review
A refreshing take on a very old tragedy.
Read More »Tryst, Tabard Theatre – Review
Well worth watching for the performances of Barnes and Perry, and for its smacker of an ending.
Read More »Albion, Almeida Theatre – Review
This funny, moving and powerful production is effortless in its execution.
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