Photo credit: Helen Murray. Nalân Burgess and Myriam Acharki pictured Danusia Samal's play 'Out of Sorts' beat 2,055 scripts from 49 countries to win the International Playwriting Award 2018. Having now seen the play, it is not hard to understand why. This is an intricately written, multi-layered play about identity, belonging, family, love, friendship, mental health … Continue reading Out of Sorts at Theatre 503
4 Stages at the Bread and Roses
Last night I had the very real privilege of seeing '4 Stages' at the Bread and Roses. This new play by BC Allen made me laugh and cry. My one regret was not being better supplied in the tissue department. This is a gorgeous and special piece of new writing. There is so much to … Continue reading 4 Stages at the Bread and Roses
Mission Creep at the White Bear
Last night I went to see the highly entertaining dark comedy, Mission Creep at the White Bear. Blending sci-fi, the apocalypse and queer themes, this show asks how far a person might go to escape the end of the world. Liam and Tess are good friends and flatmates. They are also fertile. They have signed … Continue reading Mission Creep at the White Bear
Dutchman at the Tristan Bates Theatre
'Dutchman' at the Tristan Bates is a short play (50 minute running time) that packs one hell of a punch. Written by Amiri Baraka, and first performed in New York in 1964, this revival is running as part of Black History Month. From the opening scene, as our ensemble rush through a busy station, their … Continue reading Dutchman at the Tristan Bates Theatre
We Dig at the Ovalhouse
On Monday night I went to the press night for 'We Dig' at the Ovalhouse, part of their final season in their Oval based building before it is demolished and they take up their new home in Brixton in the Spring. All of the artists involved have been invited not just to create art, but … Continue reading We Dig at the Ovalhouse
Tits, Teeth and Twat at The Bread and Roses
Written, directed and performed by the talented young duo of Mesha Maria Wright and Bethany Parker, 'Tits, Teeth and Twat' is a deeply personal and entertaining performance piece about body image, feminism and trying to thrive as a woman within a judgemental society. Combining music, audio soundbites of interviews, interactive audience elements and performance, this … Continue reading Tits, Teeth and Twat at The Bread and Roses
Most Notorious at the Bread and Roses
When I was invited to review some of the Clapham Fringe shows, I could hardly resist a concert performance of a new musical about female pirates. Burnt Chip Theatre is a new London-based theatre company, specialising in writing and producing new, thought-provoking musical theatre. Most Notorious is a lovely choice. Written by Daisy Horan and … Continue reading Most Notorious at the Bread and Roses
Human Issue at the Bread and Roses
Yesterday I was back at the Bread and Roses to catch 3 very different Clapham Fringe shows. My first, in the Sunday 5pm slot was Human Issue. Written and directed by Dean Moynihan, this one man play focuses on the uncomfortable and relatively under-discussed subject of male suicide. Starring Mark Savage (some of my readers … Continue reading Human Issue at the Bread and Roses
The Open at The Space
Last night I went to The Space for the first time. I flag that this was my first time to the venue, because this is review is unfortunately based on a not fully complete viewing of the show. Due to the sociopathic geniuses behind the bus stops at Canary Wharf, I took an unplanned detour … Continue reading The Open at The Space
A Partnership at Theatre 503
Told in real-time, A Partnership is a sensitively written 60 minute two-hander that takes us into the bowels of a dysfunctional gay relationship. Ally (Ben Hadfield) is turning 30 in an hour. He is being a tad dramatic about it, as if the world as he knows it is about to end. To add to … Continue reading A Partnership at Theatre 503
