The Lion and Unicorn is fast becoming one of my favourite new fringe venues. I was there on Sunday, arriving early because of a gap in a multi-show day, and I knew it'd be a lovely spot of have some food. I was right, their vegetarian roast was delicious. Anyway, I digress, I was there … Continue reading A Shoddy Detective & The Art of Deception at the Lion and Unicorn
Month: Aug 2019
Space Age Love Songs at the Hen and Chickens
Last night I was at the Hen and Chickens for the opening night of Space Age Love Songs by TL Wiswell. For followers of my blog who recognise her name, my interview with her went up earlier this week and you can read it here This meant that I arrived at the Hen and Chickens knowing … Continue reading Space Age Love Songs at the Hen and Chickens
The Werewolf of Washington Heights at the Cockpit Theatre
'The Werewolf of Washington Heights' is a play by Christie Perfetti Williams that was first staged in the US in 2017. It is set in a near future, one that imagines the devastating impact of Trump's policies on poor and immigrant communities. Sadly, viewing this in 2019 we realise that her vision is not that … Continue reading The Werewolf of Washington Heights at the Cockpit Theatre
My Other Self: The Evolution of Shakespeare’s Richard III at the Cockpit Theatre
All or Nothing Repertory Theatre Company's 'My Other Self: The Evolution of Shakespeare's Richard III' weaves together elements of Henry VI Parts 2 & 3 and Richard III to show the influences and events that shaped Richard into one of Shakespeare's most fascinating villains. While I am an avid fan of Shakespeare, I'm less familiar … Continue reading My Other Self: The Evolution of Shakespeare’s Richard III at the Cockpit Theatre
Dan Horrigan’s Riot to Heaven at Aces & Eights
Last night I enjoyed my first visit to Aces and Eights, a lovely pub and venue with a punk feel and amazing looking pizzas (should have got there earlier to eat!) directly opposite Tufnell Park tube station. Even with my terrible sense of direction I couldn't get lost. Their basement venue has a great grunge … Continue reading Dan Horrigan’s Riot to Heaven at Aces & Eights
A Glimpse Inside with TL Wiswell
In a special Camden Fringe edition of A Glimpse Inside, I met up with TL Wiswell to talk about her new show 'Space Age Love Songs', running at the Hen and Chickens from 21st August. So let's kick off with the introductions... My name is TL Wiswell, my first name is Tonnvane. I am doing … Continue reading A Glimpse Inside with TL Wiswell
Tracing Erased Memories – a multimedia walk
Tracing Erased Memories is a multi-media walk created by Dina Mohamed and Hilda Moucharrafieh running until 20th August as part of the Camden Fringe. Each walk takes 45 minutes and there are a maximum of two participants for each slot, as you are carefully guided by either Dina or Hilda. A good idea given the … Continue reading Tracing Erased Memories – a multimedia walk
Out Walk Through The World at the Water Rats
'Our Walk Through the World' is a collection of 6 sharply written, short plays by Ross Howard that highlight some of the absurdities of modern life. First performed at the Old Red Lion in 2013, this new production by It's Fespian Init Productions successfully brings out both the comedy and the pathos of these entertaining … Continue reading Out Walk Through The World at the Water Rats
Lost Keys and Orgasms at the Pasty Motel
Last night I went for my first ever trip to the Canal Cafe Theatre (it's a bit nice round there isn't it?) to see Lost Keys and Orgasms at the Pasty motel. Mary Jane Figtree's play is based on the concept of an Italian 90s play called Orgasmo e Pregiudizio. With this, her first play, … Continue reading Lost Keys and Orgasms at the Pasty Motel
Sh*t Happens at the Camden People’s Theatre
Photo credit: Nathanael Bennett Last night I found myself going to see a solo, autobiographical show about living with chronic bowel disease. It's the Camden Fringe, anything goes right? Plus, what do I know about something like Ulcerative Colitis? Next to nothing, I definitely feel much better educated now. Settling in to my seat at … Continue reading Sh*t Happens at the Camden People’s Theatre
