An intensely emotional evening. Prepare to explore fear, regret, success, failure and familial relationships. It’s exhausting but brilliant.
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Popup Opera: L’Italiana in Algeri, Thames Tunnel Shaft – Review
Demystifying opera, this production was enjoyable no matter what your knowledge or experience of the genre. Meticulously performed. A unique and inspiring venue, but access is tricky.
Read More »Not a Game for Boys, King’s Head Theatre – Review
An enjoyable production with a great cast and realistic backdrop.
Read More »Toilet Party, The Courtyard – Review
Great group of actors explore identity and destiny in a nicely unpretentious venue, but the supernatural script doesn’t wash.
Read More »Henry V, The Tramshed Theatre – Review
A wonderful, high energy and delightfully easy to understand re-telling of a Shakespearean classic.
Read More »The Two Noble Kinsmen, White Bear Theatre – Review
A perfect measure of comedy and misfortune, this hidden treasure is well worth a watch.
Read More »Turn Back The Clock, St. James Theatre – Review
A perfectly pitched tribute to Joyce Grenfell that will satisfy old fans and attract many new ones.
Read More »Reality, Ovalhouse – Review
An interesting exploration of the relationship between exploitation and entertainment in reality TV. The ideas are compelling and the acting is strong, but play would benefit from tighter structure and plot.
Read More »Alston at Home, The Place – Review
A wonderful celebration of 20 years of work by Richard Alston Dance Company, and a promise of more good things to come.
Read More »64 Squares, New Diorama Theatre – Review
An ingenious, joyful and inventive piece of physical theatre that brings the end of the jazz era to life through beautiful performances, clever use of percussion, and play with light and shadow.
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