Photo: Robert Day. Jack Flammiger and Roger Alborough pictured Set in 1957 'Cops' tells the story of 4 very different Chicago police officers who, despite their differences, need to find a way to work together. There are broader plot elements, involving the mob, bringing an informant in, and trying to root out an internal mole, … Continue reading Cops at the Southwark Playhouse
Month: Jan 2020
The Canary and the Crow at the Arcola Theatre
Photo credit: The Other Richard. Rachel Barnes, Daniel Ward & Laurie Jamieson pictured Founded in 2011 Middle Child have a bold vision for the future of theatre, and it is focused on revolutionising theatre audiences. How can you change the world with theatre, if only a small, privileged section of that world is watching it? … Continue reading The Canary and the Crow at the Arcola Theatre
JEW…ish at King’s Head Theatre
Photo credit: Samuel Kirkman. Pictured: Edie Newman & Saul Boyer Unleash the Llama's 'JEW...ish' is a show that explodes into life from its opening moments. This is not your standard ROM COM or Break Up comedy, far from having a formula, it plays with story telling conventions in a mischievous and engaging way that adds … Continue reading JEW…ish at King’s Head Theatre
The Girl with Glitter in Her Eye at the Bunker
Credit: Victoria double. Anna Mackay, Naomi Gardener & Modupe Salu pictured 'The Girl with Glitter in her Eye' opens with our cast of 3 moving across the stage with distinctly alien movements, they are the Furies who have brought us together in order to judge Helen for what she has done to Phil. Movement director … Continue reading The Girl with Glitter in Her Eye at the Bunker
Antigone at the New Diorama
Photo credit: Ali Wright. Annabel Baldwin and Rachel Hosker pictured With her version of the Antigone story, Lulu Raczka has infused this well known tale with youthful vigour. Focusing on the relationship between Antigone and her sister Ismene, she gives a fresh perspective on this well known tragic tale. The focus shifts, so we see … Continue reading Antigone at the New Diorama
The Edit at Theatre 503
Photo credit: Sabina McKenzie Brown. Jamie Wilkes and Serena Manteghi photographed. My first show of 2020 took me to Theatre 503 in Battersea for Sarah Gordon's debut play 'The Edit' which runs until 11th January. To start off I want to comment on Lydia Denno's beautiful design for the piece. The set (ignoring a malfunctioning … Continue reading The Edit at Theatre 503
