Familie Flöz co-founder Hajo Schüler tells us about the company's mask work and creative process as 'Infinita' plays the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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Follow Suit, Camden People’s Theatre -Review
The failings of big business are exposed without a word of polemic in this subtle, hilarious and ultimately shocking exposé of the world of high finance.
Read More »In the Surface of a Bubble, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
A confusing hour of theatre, clearly a product of overactive imaginations.
Read More »The Rite of Spring/Romeo and Juliet, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
An exciting and innovative production that brings new meaning to both Shakespeare and Stravinsky.
Read More »Shame, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A thought-provoking and visually stimulating performance inspired by the feeling of shame.
Read More »The Little Soldiers, The Cockpit
Conceived and directed by Guillaume Pigé ★★★★ Pros: Beautiful imagery, haunting original music, a showcase of first-rate physical performances. Cons: Might not be your cup of tea if you don’t like mimes! Without words, the story can be difficult to follow. Our Verdict: A beautiful piece of storytelling, featuring very skilled performers, that captures the magic of the circus. If you like physical theatre, go see it! Courtesy of The Cockpit The Little Soldiers is a mesmerizing tale told through ...
Read More »Forwards and Backwards, Camden People’s Theatre
Presented by Square Peg Theatre★★★★ Pros: Minimalist design, a show where strong performances create the scene. Cons: Few to speak of; perhaps the chemistry between the two leads could be tweaked, but not by much! Our Verdict: Don’t miss this well-planned, well-written and well-acted show. It’s what fringe theatre is all about. Courtesy of Camden People’s Theare The greatest thing about fringe theatre festivals is the experience of walking into a small auditorium where the set is composed of a ...
Read More »Can We Talk About This?, National Theatre
Conceived and directed by Lloyd NewsonCo-Production between the National Theatre and DV8 Theatre★★ Pros: DV8’s stylised physical theatre. Cons: The political agenda is uncomfortable. Our Verdict: DV8 is a brilliant physical theatre troupe, it’s a shame about the topic they’ve picked to perform which only detracts from what they do best. Courtesy of Gergoe Nagy for the Guardian Through verbatim speeches and stylised movement, DV8 are back on stage at the National Theatre, tackling the potentially flammable issue of Islam’s ...
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