Pieces vary in effectiveness, but all have their strengths. A good opportunity to see some emerging talent.
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Metamorphosing, Central Saint Martins – Review
A good R&D performance which could make for a promising finished piece.
Read More »Rough for Opera, The Cockpit – Review
Opera as it should be: new vibrant ideas in a free and encouraging setting, a wonderful experience.
Read More »Fiji Land, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Despite its powerful visuals and intriguing premise, this allegory of a pot plant nursery as a concentration camp fails to engage or provoke.
Read More »New Beginnings, The Horse & Stables Theatre – Review
A good showcase for new talent but could do with more cohesion.
Read More »Flight, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre – Review
A melancholic and vivid representation of complex characters and situations. Visually and emotionally stunning, the performances were fantastic (Michael Edwards as Army official Khludov was my favourite).
Read More »Othello, Riverside Studios – Review
Lush, lascivious and lamentable. Othello is a tale of passion and pessimism which Orangutan productions relishes to its full extent. A strong cast and intelligent direction revives this Shakespeare in a vivid way.
Read More »The Pardoner’s Tale, Unicorn Theatre – Review
A delightful interpretation of Chaucer for all ages.
Read More »RETOLD: A Fairytale Festival… without the ‘happily ever after’, The Space – Review
While the concept of the show is promising and some interesting topics are explored, the production failed to engage me.
Read More »Dick Backard: Private Eye, The Bedford – Review
A nostalgic treat on the doorstep of SW12.
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