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Persuasion, Shaw Theatre – Review
This unique operetta is a mixed bag, but there will be something here for everyone to enjoy.
Read More »Continuity, Finborough Theatre – Review
A masterful one-man performance of a play that examines the Irish troubles in a thought provoking and heart wrenching way.
Read More »Win a pair of tickets to Evita! @ Phoenix Theatre
Fancy seeing one of the West End’s all time classics. Fancy seeing it for free with a friend? Well, we have two tickets to give away in our latest competition. And all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is head on over to Twitter, follow us and retweet one of our Evita competition tweets telling us what your favourite Andrew Lloyd Webber show is. Make sure you do it before the competition closes at ...
Read More »Road, Royal Court Theatre – Review
A typically gritty portrayal of life in the finest tradition of northern playwrights.
Read More »Rabbits, Park Theatre – Review
One of the funniest and freshest plays you’ll see all year, led by a feisty cast with perfect comedic timing. Alex Ferns, in particular, is a riot.
Read More »Thirsty!, Brasserie Zedel – Review
Pros: Great songs, smart jokes, no fillers Cons: It’s only on for three days Thirsty! is Tori Scott’s London debut and she makes quite an entrance. Already a sellout at go-to cabaret venue Joe’s Pub in New York, I’m sure it won’t be long until she’s selling out in London. As it is she’s making a strong start with three nights at Brasserie Zedel in Picadilly, in the opulent art deco room known as the Crazy Coqs. Everybody I know ...
Read More »Odd Man Out, The Hope Theatre – Review
Pros: Two fantastically observed, tender and thought-provoking monologues. Cons: The lighting in such a confined space was occasionally directly in the faces of the audience. Odd Man Out is a double bill of shows on the theme of….the odd man out and we were certainly presented with characters out of place and awkward in the world. Other than this there was little similarity between the two pieces, other than the characters’ love of literature. That’s not a criticism; I enjoyed the juxtaposition and ...
Read More »Sheep, White Bear Theatre – Review
Pros: Strong ensemble and direction Cons: Disjointed plot, zero pace Steeped in history, The White Bear theatre pub has been in the heart of south London since 1780. Being a proud south Londoner I found this fact harrowing as I’d never heard of it or seen any of their productions before. As I ordered my pale ale I was also informed that The White Bear has just completed an impressive refurbishment which was clear to see as this glorious old boozer is now a ...
Read More »Lovestuck, The Cockpit – Review
Featuring some outlandish plot devices that are lacking in depth, LoveStuck is certainly not a dull musical!
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