Heady Conduct’s makeover of Measure for Measure lacks character but highlights the commitment of the company to theatrical craftsmanship.
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A Subject of Scandal and Concern, Finborough Theatre – Review
A timely, thought-provoking play based on a true story of the last man in England to stand trial for blasphemy.
Read More »I’m Just Here To Buy Soy Sauce, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
This is a well-written and tragicomic representation of London’s property market and its exploitation by foreign investors.
Read More »The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
Pros: Strong ensemble, original score, great direction Cons: The band was far too loud in parts, and drowned out the cast Anything that has the words ‘trailer’ and ‘park’ in it will always get my vote as I love a bit of trash. I’m also fond of musicals, so when I heard that The Great American Trailer Park Musical was having its London premiere I grabbed my wife-beater vest, a can of Bud, and ran to get a ticket. Currently on ...
Read More »Strawberry Starburst, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
A personal and emotional exploration of eating disorders with a raw unfiltered approach and immersive use of space.
Read More »The Sins Of Jack Saul, Above The Stag – Review
Pros: A fascinating and funny play in a tight, intimate venue, hidden under the Vauxhall Arches. Cons: For some, even if the subject matter doesn’t put you off, the rumbling of the trains overhead might just. Some plays just make no sense on paper. Who sits down thinking, “I know, let’s turn my biography of a barely known nineteenth-century homosexual prostitute into a play, and better yet, let’s make it a musical”? Thankfully, though, that seems just the thought process ...
Read More »I’m Not Jesus Christ, Theatre N16 – Review
I’m Not Jesus Christ features a unique and unsettling storyline that provides more questions than answers.
Read More »Devilish!, Landor Theatre – Review
Devilish! tempts us to indulge in an evening of undemanding entertainment, but should have demanded more of itself.
Read More »The Local Stigmatic, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Pros: Stylish performances from the three-man cast add real edge to this compelling story. Cons: The play could have used an extra 30 minutes to give the characters more depth. I arrived unfashionably early at the Old Red Lion so had time to absorb the atmosphere in this wonderfully traditional pub. The walls are lovingly adorned with a timeline detailing its 600-year history and photos of luminaries known to have been customers; Karl Marx, Charles Dickens and George Orwell, to ...
Read More »The Diary of a Hounslow Girl, Ovalhouse – Review
A fresh and hilarious play written and performed by such a talented lady that I did not just enjoy the play, I was completely and utterly impressed by it.
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