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Interview: Mark Thomas on ‘The Red Shed’
Stand-up and political activist Mark Thomas chats about his latest one-man show The Red Shed, putting the personal and political onstage, and whether (or not) the show is right for you.
Read More »A Clockwork Orange, OSO Arts Centre– Review
A brave and worthwhile production of a classic story, given new life by this youthful and energetic team, and all done in a venue that gives local community centres a good name.
Read More »The Complete Deaths, Shoreditch Town Hall – Review
A hilarious display of morbid clowning.
Read More »Sid, Above The Arts – Review
Pros: If you’re a punk-lover, Craig will revive all your emotions. Cons: If you aren’t a punk-lover, you might struggle to keep up with the first ten minutes of Craig’s speech. ‘Sid Vicious is dead but punk CAN’T DIE!’ Craig (Dario Coates) enters his bedroom screaming and puts the Sex Pistols’ music on full blast. Clothes are scattered everywhere on the floor, the bed is unmade and the walls are covered in pictures of Sid Vicious, the band’s doomed frontman. ...
Read More »The Ancient Mariner, Puppet Theatre Barge – Review
A unique and charming show that’s well worth checking out if puppetry is your thing.
Read More »Interview: Dominic Haddock on OperaUpClose’s ‘La Traviata’
OperaUpClose Executive Producer Dominic Haddock discusses this unique company and their upcoming revival of La Traviata at artsdepot.
Read More »Gallows Rope, Bread and Roses Theatre – Review
A ponderous, undistinguished play that fails to find any real direction or sense of purpose.
Read More »Torn, Royal Court Theatre – Review
A powerful, devastating family drama that revels in its complex web of truth, memories and lies.
Read More »affection, The Glory – Review
An honest and brave account of what it is like to suffer from HIV, with good performances from the whole cast and an exceptional design team.
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