Reviews
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Camden Fringe: Hallelujah House, Etcetera Theatre
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Yazz Fetto ★★ Pros: There is good improvisation, as well as funny scripted moments. Cons: Where the play tries to address topical issues surrounding modern-day Christianity, it falls a bit flat. Our Verdict: The central…
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The Thebans Season, The Scoop
A lovely and generally well-executed idea – certainly worth taking the family along for an evening at The Scoop.
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Camden Fringe: The Queen of Hearts, Etcetera Theatre
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013 Written and directed by Matthew Radway★★★ Pros: Great British one-liners and an enjoyable first half. Cons: Falters in places, mostly towards the end. Our Verdict: A good work in progress that can and, no…
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Camden Fringe: You Can’t Have Us, The Phoenix Artist Club
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Written and performed by Peter Edwards and Jethro Bradley★★★★ Pros: Lots of quality lines, more subtle than their voluntary filth may suggest. Good tempos and a good balance between the two. Cons: Some may find a…
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Camden Fringe: Intuit This, Camden People’s Theatre
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Devised by Intuitive Creatures★★★ Pros: Completely wacky and light-hearted with a healthy dose of eccentric, clever humour. Cons: A weak narrative – scenes were not cohesive enough to accommodate a comprehensive, full length piece of theatre.…
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The Pride, Trafalgar Studios
by Alexi Kaye Campbell Directed by Jamie Lloyd ★★★ Pros: The acting is very strong, and there is a nice balance between drama and humour. Cons: With the exception of one scene, there is little action or movement on stage.…
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Camden Fringe: An Insomniac’s Guide To Ambulances, London Jewish Cultural Centre
Part of Camden Fringe 2013Rachel Creeger and Aryeh MyersTime2shine Productions ★★★ Pros: Enjoyable and entertaining, lots of emotional material and some interesting directorial decisions. Cons: Bare set and props make the show feel a bit raw Our Verdict: An interesting and enjoyable…
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Camden Fringe: The Philosopher’s Tale, Tristan Bates Theatre
Part of the Camden Fringe 2013Fauzia RahmanDirected by Chris Hislop★★★ Pros: A highly amusing play with a standout performance by Anthony Curran. Cons: The big reveal at the end felt a little rushed. Our Verdict: The play could do with…
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Camden Fringe: Four Femmes on the Thames, Canal Cafe Theatre
For lovers of musical theatre and cabaret, the Four Femmes on the Thames deliver a joyful evening of hilarious musical numbers.