For my 31st and final show of the Camden Fringe 2019 I headed to the etcetera theatre in Camden Town to see Unlovable. On the surface Carly Jurman's one-woman show is about Judith, who has reached the age of 30 without having had a relationship. The audience are present as part of an intervention to … Continue reading Unlovable at the etcetera Theatre
Month: Aug 2019
A Slice of Eel Pie at the Hen and Chickens
Written and directed by Lesley Ann Albiston, there is the feel of an old style British comedy to 'A Slice of Eel Pie'. Free love, serial murder, arson, inept detectives, vengeful hippies and visitations from the dead, are brought together to create this multi-layered, satisfyingly silly comedy. The action of the piece takes place in … Continue reading A Slice of Eel Pie at the Hen and Chickens
No Limits – A Song Cycle at the Hen and Chickens
No Limits is a brand new musical theatre song cycle by Sam Thomas, which taps in to the fears and feelings of being left behind in life. How, as a 20-something, you can't help comparing your life to that of your friends and feeling you aren't achieving enough. The show opens at an engagement party, … Continue reading No Limits – A Song Cycle at the Hen and Chickens
Puttana at the Hen and Chickens
Puttana is Oskar Hartman's one-man show about his life and experiences as a promiscuous gay man, and specifically a bottom, drawing parallels between the judgement of gay bottoms with that of straight women when it comes to enjoying sex. The double standard of being judged dirty because you enjoy "being fucked". In this self-confessional monologue … Continue reading Puttana at the Hen and Chickens
Death Suits You at Theatro Technis
When I was invited to see a show about Death personified, my mind immediately went to the world of Terry Pratchett and filled with capital letters. However 'Death Suits You' brings us a fresh and new perspective on Death, and the frustration he feels at his work being under appreciated. With an original book, lyrics … Continue reading Death Suits You at Theatro Technis
Ophelia Rewound at the Camden People’s Theatre
Ophelia Rewound is an autobiographical, interactive, solo performance devised, performed and directed by Antigoni Spanou. Threading together the story of Ophelia, and Antigoni's own experiences of depression and attempted suicide, this is a deeply personal and moving theatrical experience. Starting at the end, our first role as audience is to witness and feel. This is … Continue reading Ophelia Rewound at the Camden People’s Theatre
Muse at the Camden People’s Theatre
Written and directed by Antonia Georgieva, Aslant Theatre Company's Muse is an intelligent and thought-provoking new play about the life of Dora Maar. Muse has the lingering feel of a Greek tragedy. We open at the end, as Dora Maar's possessions are being catalogued, before being led back to her first meeting with Picasso by … Continue reading Muse at the Camden People’s Theatre
A Shoddy Detective & The Art of Deception at the Lion and Unicorn
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
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
