There is fractured, splintered quality to 'Notch' that is both jarring and compelling. Written and performed by Danaja Wass, she is clearly comfortable with disconnects. Her character A.A is both victim and predator. She isolates herself, while also looking for somewhere to belong. Or should that be someone to belong to? With themes of homelessness, … Continue reading Notch at Vault Festival
How We Love at the Vault Festival
'How We Love' is a powerful reminder that in Nigeria homosexuals are hunted and killed. Babs (Enoch Lwanga) is a gay investigative reporter who is in South London visiting his lesbian best friend Regi (Ewa Dina). They have decided to get married, for their own safety, and that of their respective partners back in Nigeria. … Continue reading How We Love at the Vault Festival
Nearly Human at the Vault Festival
Photo by Rah Petherbridge Photography. Perhaps Contraption 9-piece brass band pictured Full disclosure, I was very excited to be invited to review this show, as I've been a long time fan of Perhaps Contraption, and this is their first official foray into the world of theatre. I was so curious to see what they would … Continue reading Nearly Human at the Vault Festival
Dual at the Vault Festival
Photo by Ali Wright. Peyvand Sadeghian pictured There is a raw energy to 'Dual' that brings an electricity to the dark, dampness of the Pit at the Vault Festival. I'd already heard a fair bit of buzz around this show, before setting foot in the room and grabbing a seat in a front row pew. … Continue reading Dual at the Vault Festival
Sonder at the Bread and Roses
Pictured: Annabelle Dodd & Eleanor de Rohan sonder, noun: the realisation that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own 'Sonder' is a new play by Mimi Monteith. She also directs and produces the piece, and as any regular readers of my reviews will know (do people regularly read … Continue reading Sonder at the Bread and Roses
Two Fest 2020: Prog C at The Space
Two Fest is a season of short, new duologues commissioned by The Space that tackle a wide range of different subjects. These 13 new short plays have been split across 3 different Programmes. Last night, I went to see Programme C, to get a sense of what Two Fest 2020 is all about. First up … Continue reading Two Fest 2020: Prog C at The Space
Netflix & Chill at the Drayton Arms Theatre
Photo by Cam Harle Photography. Tom Stocks pictured Despite the title 'Netflix & Chill' is not a light-hearted sex comedy. There is some sex, and plenty of comedy, but ultimately this is a show about mental health and male suicide. The comedy and the sex both ground the story in a relatable space, but also … Continue reading Netflix & Chill at the Drayton Arms Theatre
Ask Me Anything at Vault Festival
Created by The Paper Birds, a devising theatre company with a social and political agenda, 'Ask Me Anything' is at first glance a show about providing teenagers with the advice they need. With the internet they have so much information at their finger tips, but information can only help so much. What about learning from … Continue reading Ask Me Anything at Vault Festival
Coming Out of My Cage at the Vault Festival
On the face of it 'Coming Out of My Cage (and I've been doing just fine)' is a show about a song. 'Mr Brightside' for those of you who do not recognise the lyrics, and haven't had the joy of belting them out at a karaoke night. Tim and Hannah are on a quest. They've … Continue reading Coming Out of My Cage at the Vault Festival
Cara Vita: A Clown Concerto at the Vault Festival
Photos by Gary G Thomsen photos. Felicity Hesed and Clare Armenante (on violin) pictured In 'Cara Vita: A Clown Concerto' actor, physical comedian and aerialist Felicity Hesed takes us on a moving, whimsical journey through life. From love, marriage through parenthood, there are many laughs to be enjoyed in this show, but it also has … Continue reading Cara Vita: A Clown Concerto at the Vault Festival
