Rehearsals photo credit: Jonathan Oldfield. Edward Stone (left) and Pedro Leandro pictured. If I'm being totally honest, I wasn't expecting much from a comedy about the relationship between a cannibal and his prospective meal. Nonetheless I braved a cold night to leave my house and head to Omnibus Theatre in Clapham to see 'Fiji'. I … Continue reading Fiji at the Omnibus Theatre
Oh Yes Oh No at the Battersea Arts Centre
Last night I went to a relaxed performance of Louise Orwin's 'Oh Yes Oh No' at the Battersea Arts Centre. My expectations were high as I'd just seen the announcement on Twitter that it has been nominated in the Best Performance Piece category by the Offies. I was not disappointed. 'Oh Yes oh No' sparkles … Continue reading Oh Yes Oh No at the Battersea Arts Centre
New writing double bill at the Bunker
Last night I enjoyed an extraordinary double bill of new plays at the Bunker Theatre. Such a privilege to be able to see them as a reviewer. Reminds me how lucky I am to write about fringe theatre and that I get invited to experience beautiful and inventive pieces of new writing. Before I get … Continue reading New writing double bill at the Bunker
Under the Radar at the Bread and Roses
Last night I went to the Bread and Roses theatre for the dark comedy 'Under the Radar'. Written and directed by Jonathon Crewe, this is a play that starts slowly, before taking you on a macabre and unexpected journey. From the opening scenes, I have to confess that I was a little worried that I … Continue reading Under the Radar at the Bread and Roses
Gaping Hole at Ovalhouse
Gaping Hole is my third show of Ovalhouse's Demolition Party Season, and while I am sad to farewell the venue (although the plans for their new building in Brixton looks amazing), I'm really enjoying the variety of the shows they have scheduled to send off their Oval home in style. Gaping Hole is created and … Continue reading Gaping Hole at Ovalhouse
Defective Inspector at the Lion and Unicorn
Last night I headed to the Lion and Unicorn in Kentish Town for the pure silliness that is Laughing Mirror's Defective Inspector. The set up is simple. Richard P Cooper (played by writer & director Harrison Cole) is a self-important and inept detective, failed yet prolific novelist and now newly fledged incompetent playwright. With the … Continue reading Defective Inspector at the Lion and Unicorn
Maiden Speech Festival Opening Night 4 Show Bumper Edition
Maiden Speech festival was established in 2017 and is now in its third season. The festival is named in memory of Jo Cox's Maiden Speech in Parliament in June 2016 and the spirit of the festival honours her famous words "We are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides … Continue reading Maiden Speech Festival Opening Night 4 Show Bumper Edition
This is How We Die at the Ovalhouse
When Christopher Brett Bailey's 'This is How We Die' was announced as one of the Ovalhouse's demolition party shows, it made complete sense to me. There is a powerful sense of pulling things apart in this unhinged performance piece, and having seen it back in 2015 when it ran at the BAC, I had a … Continue reading This is How We Die at the Ovalhouse
‘Different from the Others’ at the White Bear
Last night I went to see the world premiere of 'Different from the Others' a new play by Claudio Macor running at the White Bear in Kennington until 16th November 2019. 'Different from the Others' tells the true behind-the-scenes story of the first ever pro-gay film, made in Berlin in 1919. This play celebrates the … Continue reading ‘Different from the Others’ at the White Bear
A Scandal in Bohemia at the Tristan Bates Theatre
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
