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Review: Rock of Ages, New Wimbledon Theatre
Not quite a rocking night out
Read More »Review: The Funny Girls, New Wimbledon Theatre Studio
Quickfire wit and solid performances
Read More »Review: Waitress, New Wimbledon Theatre
With a huge heart and incredible talent
Read More »Pain(t), New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
Spectators expecting to receive an interpretation of Richard Foreman’s Pain(t) might be utterly disappointed, as this play is intended to be entirely devoid of meaning. This is by admission of Patrick Kennedy, the creative mind behind this European premiere of Foreman’s 1974 play, which is part of a triple bill, celebrating the author’s 50th anniversary of theatrical engagement. In 70 minutes a number of scenes follow each other, connected merely by the recurrence of the same characters. Each vignette revolves ...
Read More »Fame – The Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
In Italy, where I grew up, the TV series Fame was broadcast in the afternoon, when families would enjoy it gathered after lunch. As a young child, I wouldn’t pay much attention to the topics, but rather enjoy the musical score and, in particular the opening credits with the series’ theme song. Only recently have I been made aware of how controversial some of those topics were. For those who aren’t familiar with this 1980s cult title, Fame focuses on ...
Read More »Avenue Q, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
The residents of Avenue Q are a somewhat peculiar pick ‘n’ mix of colourful puppets, unlikely couples and a monster or two, all sharing in dreams, concerns and uncensored humour. It’s children’s programme styling -denoted by chirpy repetitive tunes, bright colours and teaching video-esque animation screens- paired with it’s very adult content, made for an atmosphere of juxtaposition in which the very upfront nature of this shows comedy absolutely thrived. Avenue Q is able to effortlessly weave the hysterically obscene ...
Read More »A Lesson from Auschwitz, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
Pros: By honing in on Höss, Hyland’s play doesn’t choose the obvious Holocaust perpetrators (Hitler, Himmler, Mengele et al). Cons: Crescendos in Höss’ speech become distracting; likewise, proximity to the audience and prolonged emphasis of gestures can overkill the intensity. The term ‘political hygiene’ is a chilling one, especially when spoken by Rudolf Höss, commandant of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a place he has just described as ‘the largest human slaughterhouse in history’. Hearing these words on a hot Saturday night in gentrified ...
Read More »Legally Blonde – The Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
A fun, fabulous feelgood show that will take you waaaaay over your daily recommended dose of sugar.
Read More »Little Shop of Horrors, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
A delightfully full-blooded revival of the quirky cult musical.
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