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
Month: Oct 2019
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
Blithe Spirit at the Tower Theatre
As a theatre blogger my focus tends to be on new writing and revivals of lesser known plays. It was therefore a lot of fun to go see a show that I'm very familiar with, particularly one that is as effervescent as Blithe Spirit. This was my first visit to the Tower Theatre in Stoke … Continue reading Blithe Spirit at the Tower Theatre
Harley and Me at the Lion and Unicorn
Photo credit: Georgia Harris. Sharon Duffy & Danielle Williams pictured Last night I saw Tripped Theatre Company's 'Harley and Me' at the Lion and Unicorn, a new play by Lucy Walters. Tripped Theatre are using the staging of this play to raise awareness of Solace, a charity that helps women and children in London build … Continue reading Harley and Me at the Lion and Unicorn
Out of Sorts at Theatre 503
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
