These two excellent, very different shows make for an evening full of variety.
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Swifties, Theatre N16 – Review
A self-indulgent and disturbing profile of two Taylor Swift fans on the edge of a mental breakdown.
Read More »I’m Gonna Pray For You So Hard, Finborough Theatre – Review
Fine acting, fine script, intimate venue, even a pub downstairs, everything that good theatre should be.
Read More »Darwin’s Tortoise, Cervantes Theatre – Review
An amusing and thought provoking play in a comfortable venue with friendly staff.
Read More »Handbagged, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Pros: Funny and moving at times, with nostalgic moments for an older audience. Plenty of talking points. Cons: Heavy on text, light on action. Younger audience members might not feel engaged. I really like the Brockley Jack Theatre. It’s a warm feeling studio, joined by a short corridor to a friendly pub that does good chips and has cosy arm chairs. The theatre space is just the right size to feel intimate without putting you uncomfortably close to the actors. ...
Read More »Hamlet, Almeida Theatre – Review
Andrew Scott gives a commanding and convincing performance in this powerful updated production.
Read More »Siren, The Vaults – Review
A funny and touching two-hander about serial killers, would you believe it!
Read More »The Importance of Being Earnest, Bridewell Theatre – Review
Considering the brilliance of the script, I did not laugh as much as I had hoped.
Read More »Noh Time Like The Present, LSO St Luke’s – Review
Pros: A rare opportunity to appreciate a form of theatre which has been performed without interruption since the 14th century. Cons: As with anything out of the ordinary, this show can be quite challenging to follow, due to the lack of clear narrative elements. In the wonderful world of performing arts there is a theatrical discipline that has been kept alive from the 14th century to this day. Its name is Noh, or Nogaku, and it is a form of classical ...
Read More »Lizzie, Greenwich Theatre – Review
Pros: Blistering score, faultless vocals and a mesmerising story. A well produced and executed piece. Cons: Not a family friendly show, with some disturbing scenes and strong language. Upon introduction to the concept of this musical, I was sceptical as to how a concert-esque staging could do justice to such a rich piece of storytelling. Needless to say, my scepticism was immediately withdrawn. Greenwich Theatre is neatly tucked away yet boasts an outstanding space. For Lizzie the auditorium was aptly filled with ...
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