Pros: Captures the era with plenty of funny moments. Cons: Too convoluted to follow. Inspired by film noir of the 1940’s, including classics Mildred Pierce and The Third Man, Fatale Femme give us America’s No.1 Detective Agency, a comedic outing to the world of private eyes, gangsters, and the seedier side of Hollywood. Vivian O’Connell was the best detective this side of Los Angeles. Until, that is, the Wallace Case exploded, and Bobby Monroe took her title and all the good cases ...
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Boom, Theatre503 – Review
A well-written piece of laugh-out-loud theatre that isn’t as deep as it might want to be, but is funny enough that that really doesn’t matter.
Read More »Mrs Orwell, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
A deservedly dramatised final episode of George Orwell’s life, and the lives of those around him, with heightened tension and a dash of humour.
Read More »Men & Girls Dance, Tate Britain – Review
A charming dance work from accomplished yet unaffected performers.
Read More »iAm 4.0, Bush Theatre – Review
Featuring a solid premise, fantastic framing devices and genuine audience participation, iAm 4.0 makes for a mid-week must-see.
Read More »Iphigenia (A Rave Fable), The Bread and Roses Theatre – Review
A psychedelic take on the Greek tragedy Iphigenia in Aulis, which combines audiovisual broadcast and enigmatic live performance with highly imaginative but obscure results.
Read More »Persuasion, Shaw Theatre – Review
This unique operetta is a mixed bag, but there will be something here for everyone to enjoy.
Read More »Continuity, Finborough Theatre – Review
A masterful one-man performance of a play that examines the Irish troubles in a thought provoking and heart wrenching way.
Read More »Road, Royal Court Theatre – Review
A typically gritty portrayal of life in the finest tradition of northern playwrights.
Read More »Rabbits, Park Theatre – Review
One of the funniest and freshest plays you’ll see all year, led by a feisty cast with perfect comedic timing. Alex Ferns, in particular, is a riot.
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