Rah Petherbridge Photography 'Tarot' fuses live music, acrobatics, dance, flame throwing and tarot readings to create a darkly entertaining show. While there is a thread to the piece - the Fool's journey through some of the Tarot Major Arcana - this doesn't feel like a fully integrated and thought-through piece. It will be interesting to … Continue reading Tarot at VAULT Festival (The Forge)
Month: Jan 2020
For The Sake of Argument at The Bridewell Theatre
Photo: Charles Flint. Ella May, Lucia France, Arthur Velarde, Ashleigh Cole, Greg Snowden and Henry Eaton-Mercer pictured. 'For the Sake of Argument' is a new play written and directed by Harry Darell, running at the Bridewell Theatre until 8th February. It is an ambitious if confused piece, that looks at the dangers of intellectual argument … Continue reading For The Sake of Argument at The Bridewell Theatre
Sex/Crime at the Soho Theatre
'Sex/Crime' is down to limited availability (if any) for remaining performances before it closes at the Soho Theatre on 1st Feb. Written by Alexis Gregory this is a pitch black comedy about sex, connection, violence and love. This two-hander stars Jonny Woo as A and Alexis Gregory as B. As the play opens B has … Continue reading Sex/Crime at the Soho Theatre
The Glass Will Shatter at the Omnibus Theatre
'The Glass Will Shatter' presented by Althea Theatre is a gripping, visually intriguing and thought-provoking production of a new play by Joe Marsh running at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham until 8th February. This is a tough show to review, because I don't want to give too much away. There is a genuine sense of … Continue reading The Glass Will Shatter at the Omnibus Theatre
Cops at the Southwark Playhouse
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
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
