An undemanding, knockabout comedy that makes for a short but entertaining night out. A professional cast adds a lot to the amusing script.
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Silent Planet, Finborough Theatre – Review
A powerful piece, emphasising how literature can be used to transport us from even the direst of situations and how relationships can be formed in the most unexpected of places.
Read More »Wind in the Willows, The Vaudeville Theatre – Review
A seamless blend of music, dance and puppetry make this an elegant adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s children’s classic.
Read More »(i feel fine), New Diorama Theatre – Review
A funny, slightly absurd combination of rom‐com, apocalyptic drama and self‐reflection.
Read More »Piranha Heights, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
While this production is performed valiantly, it appears to be driven solely by shock factor and pays little attention to developing a strong and coherent narrative throughout.
Read More »Sheltered, Tabard Theatre – Review
Featuring a witty script, Sheltered's central message about homelessness can sometimes lose its way for the sake of a joke, but it's ultimately an original black comedy.
Read More »Bookends, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Pros: An evening full of variety that includes a couple of classy performances. Cons: Some of the plays drag a little due to sluggish direction and delivery and the writing isn’t all of an equally high standard. Bookends comprises four short plays, performed one after another without an interval in the tiny upstairs room of Camden’s Oxford Arms. It’s a lot to take in during a single evening, especially when Arsenal fans are cheering in the pub downstairs, but there’s ...
Read More »Obama-ology, The Finborough Theatre – Review
An interesting evening in a pleasant venue. Laugh out loud, cry, and contemplate some challenging socio-political issues. Obama-ology is well worth a watch.
Read More »Visitors, The Bush Theatre – Review
Strong characters carry this insightful mediation on living and dying that is all at once painful, poignant, and hugely funny.
Read More »Run, New Diorama Theatre – Review
Intriguing and entertaining, this show will make you think twice about the people behind the BlackBerry smarthphones and the suits.
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