Pros: Well-executed choreography Cons: The ‘princess’ failed to connect with the audience Do not be fooled by the title – Stuart Saint’s Princess is an unconventional tale of feminism expressed through movement and an electro-pop soundtrack. Not expecting a dance piece, I was surprised by this 65 minute show that features non-stop movement by six talented female and male dancers/actors, accompanied by the protagonist princess played by Jennie Dickie. Throughout the piece we see the journey of the princess, who ...
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Pretty Ugly, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
Written and performed by Louise Orwin ★★★★ Pros: The serious and contemporary subject matter that affects all of us. Cons: The show dragged at times, becoming repetitive and overstating points. Our Verdict: A timely, powerful performance exploring the brutal digital world of teenage girls. Courtesy of Louise Orwin The question “am I pretty or am I ugly?” is the premise of Louise Orwin’s Pretty Ugly, which explores a disturbing online trend in which teenage girls post videos and photos of ...
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