Pros: Superb cast, strong script and beautiful direction Cons: Unavoidable noise from outside the venue I had the pleasure of seeing this play in 2009 during one of its numerous sold out runs at the wonderful Kings Head Theatre in Islington. I then bumped into some friends at this year’s Edinburgh Festival who had just seen it on the Fringe, so I went again. I’ve now had the delight of seeing this fantastic play for a third time as it ...
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The Book Club, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A funny, well observed study of a woman searching for a new direction in life.
Read More »La Bohème, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Humour outweighs tragedy in this enjoyable new version of a classic romantic opera that takes audience participation to the next level.
Read More »Spitting Image, King’s Head Theatre – Review
The story of a pregnant man succeeds dramatically but struggles comedically.
Read More »Operation Love Story, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Promising work but not really a ‘destination piece’; it is worth watching as part of a body of work (which to be fair, is the intention).
Read More »Drawn In, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A hilarious one-man mime transforms seamlessly into a poignant two-hander about creation, power and dominance in this thought-provoking, ingenious production.
Read More »Laughing Matter, King’s Head Theatre – Review
This uniquely theatrical and highly emotive production manages to be at once both epic and personal.
Read More »Strangers in Between, King’s Head Theatre – Review
An earnest and thought-provoking story of loneliness and uncertainty, seen through the young eyes of a gay man.
Read More »Eigengrau, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A production brimming with the disorganised passion of young adulthood. Like a sitcom, the joy of watching this play is in spending time with a cast of relatable characters and seeing their lives intertwine.
Read More »Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Pros: A cult show for disco lovers and 90s nostalgics. Cons: The singing needs some polishing. I am writing this review with my jaw still sore from all the laughter, while proudly displaying my “Space Vixen” badge. If you – like me – grew up in the 90s watching music channels and Japanese superhero cartoons, you will love everything about this show. Saucy Jack’s is a dodgy nightclub hidden in a dark corner of the galaxy. Every night, under the ...
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