Refreshingly centred on a plus-size gay character, this one-man play is truly representative and essential viewing.
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Drip Feed, Assembly George Square Theatre (The Bubble) – Review
This account of a raucous girls' night in Cork reveals truths about homosexuality, family support and unfinished relationships.
Read More »Papaya, ZOO Charteris (Aviary) – Review
The hangover of colonialist and racist attitudes seen through the eyes of a Pakistani woman settled in the UK.
Read More »Woyzeck, Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh – Review
Another supercharged and innately watchable production from physical theatre company Spies Like Us, this time tackling Büchner’s classic play.
Read More »BLUE HEART @ C Venues, C Too Ed Fringe Review
Pro’s: Two exceptional Caryl Churchill scripts Con’s: Committed but inexperienced actors With thousands of shows competing to make an impact in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it’s a bold move for a student ensemble to dive into the fray, pitching their production up against veterans and professionals. The young players of the University of Greenwich’s Bathway Theatre Company deserve kudos for taking the plunge with a pair of challenging Caryl Churchill plays. They realise this project with no shortage of commitment ...
Read More »Border Tales, Summer Hall (Main Hall) – Review
Reductive in its assessment of post-Brexit Britain, and complacent in the assumptions it makes about its audience. Great music and energetic dancing can’t redeem a misguided concept.
Read More »The Rise of the One-Woman Show
Sarah Tattersall has written a one-woman show. Here, she explains why we shouldn't hate it.
Read More »Waking Beauty, Ovalhouse – Review
Pros: At last a fairy tale to promote LGBTQ equality. Cons: Don’t expect elaborate set and costumes, but focus on the acting. Oval must be one of the cutest Underground stations in London. Coming up the escalator I was welcomed by classical music, pot plants and even a little shelf unit for the book exchange. A white board with the ‘thought of the day’ reminded me that every great action starts with a great dream and set the mood for ...
Read More »That Edinburgh feeling….in London
Staying in London this summer? With Eva de Valk's selection of what’s an offer in the capital this August, you can still get that Edinburgh feeling!
Read More »iScream, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Jo is brilliantly funny, and this heartwarming show will leave you with a smile on your face many hours after you leave the theatre.
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