Reviews
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Kiss Me, The Other Palace – Review
Pros: Great jokes and a wonderful heroine Cons: The bits of slo-mo physical theatre don’t add much The narrative holds few surprises, but Kiss Me is a beautiful chamber piece that draws you in with the warmth and complexity of…
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Sh!t-faced Showtime: Oliver With A Twist, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Part-pissed “improv” for a part-pissed audience
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Caterpillar, Theatre503 – Review
As a piece of entertainment it works just fine, but as a piece of social commentary, Caterpillar lacks the required punch.
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Guy: A New Musical, Kings Head Theatre – Review
Pros: An original and ambitious new musical showcasing new writers and songwriters that makes for a fun, fast-paced night out with friends Cons: The script is corny at times, with a few plot holes. The songwriter could have done with cramming…
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Black Cat: Bohemia, Underbelly – Review
Pro’s: It’s so much more than cabaret and acrobats as each performer gives their character personality that draws the audience in even more. Con’s: As always at the Underbelly, the views can often be obscured without any banked seating. The…
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Infinita, Pleasance Courtyard (The Grand) – Review
A unique formula of movement and masks relies on relatable topics and non-verbal language to touch a universal audience.
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Nomad, theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1) – Review
A stilted one-hander aims at outlining the highs and lows of millennial culture but misses the target.
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Definition of Man, Greenside @ Infirmary Street (Mint Studio) – Review
Quotes from famous thinkers, Russian Counterbalancing and exceptional acting come together to craft a unique theatrical experience.
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And Before I Forget I Love You, I Love You, Pleasance Courtyard (Beneath) – Review
King of the Fringe Pip Utton returns to the festival with a moving one-hander about the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease.
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DNA – Alexandra David-Néel, theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Theatre 1) – Review
Pros: A brave attempt at presenting the correlation between quantum physics and Buddhism. Cons: Unengaging delivery With its 80-minute running time, DNA – Alexandra David-Néel is one of the longest shows at this year’s Fringe festival, where most productions sit within the 60-minute…