Last night I went to the Bread and Roses theatre for the dark comedy 'Under the Radar'. Written and directed by Jonathon Crewe, this is a play that starts slowly, before taking you on a macabre and unexpected journey. From the opening scenes, I have to confess that I was a little worried that I … Continue reading Under the Radar at the Bread and Roses
Gaping Hole at Ovalhouse
Gaping Hole is my third show of Ovalhouse's Demolition Party Season, and while I am sad to farewell the venue (although the plans for their new building in Brixton looks amazing), I'm really enjoying the variety of the shows they have scheduled to send off their Oval home in style. Gaping Hole is created and … Continue reading Gaping Hole at Ovalhouse
Defective Inspector at the Lion and Unicorn
Last night I headed to the Lion and Unicorn in Kentish Town for the pure silliness that is Laughing Mirror's Defective Inspector. The set up is simple. Richard P Cooper (played by writer & director Harrison Cole) is a self-important and inept detective, failed yet prolific novelist and now newly fledged incompetent playwright. With the … Continue reading Defective Inspector at the Lion and Unicorn
Maiden Speech Festival Opening Night 4 Show Bumper Edition
Maiden Speech festival was established in 2017 and is now in its third season. The festival is named in memory of Jo Cox's Maiden Speech in Parliament in June 2016 and the spirit of the festival honours her famous words "We are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides … Continue reading Maiden Speech Festival Opening Night 4 Show Bumper Edition
This is How We Die at the Ovalhouse
When Christopher Brett Bailey's 'This is How We Die' was announced as one of the Ovalhouse's demolition party shows, it made complete sense to me. There is a powerful sense of pulling things apart in this unhinged performance piece, and having seen it back in 2015 when it ran at the BAC, I had a … Continue reading This is How We Die at the Ovalhouse
‘Different from the Others’ at the White Bear
Last night I went to see the world premiere of 'Different from the Others' a new play by Claudio Macor running at the White Bear in Kennington until 16th November 2019. 'Different from the Others' tells the true behind-the-scenes story of the first ever pro-gay film, made in Berlin in 1919. This play celebrates the … Continue reading ‘Different from the Others’ at the White Bear
A Scandal in Bohemia at the Tristan Bates Theatre
Silliness abounds in this energetic and good-natured all-female version of 'A Scandal in Bohemia'. From the moment you enter the theatre you are made to feel welcome, as you are offered a drink and a pie by Mrs Hudson. The actors interact with the audience and joke with each other, setting the tone for the … Continue reading A Scandal in Bohemia at the Tristan Bates Theatre
Ugly at the Tristan Bates Theatre
With a 5 strong all-female cast Ugly is an inventive and original approach to the issue of self-image and how women can struggle to feel good enough in a beauty obsessed society. While this show is not afraid to be provocative, it often surprises with a humour that succeeds in both disarming and engaging. While … Continue reading Ugly at the Tristan Bates Theatre
Soho Cinders at the Charing Cross Theatre
Despite having various lives since it first premiered in London in October 2011, this is my first time seeing Soho Cinders. The premise is simple enough, a contemporary gay retelling of the Cinderella story. The book created by Anthony Drewe and Elliot Davis is full of comedy, modern twists and it is far from a … Continue reading Soho Cinders at the Charing Cross Theatre
Afterglow at Waterloo East Theatre
Following a run at the Southwark Playhouse, Afterglow has transferred to the Waterloo East Theatre. I understand that this production (new cast, new director, new venue) is quite different from the original Southwark Playhouse run, but as I didn't see it you'll be spared any unnecessary theatre geek comparisons. I'm sure this is a great … Continue reading Afterglow at Waterloo East Theatre
