Fanta Barrie and Julia Grogan pictured in Belly Up which runs at the Turbine Theatre 15-18th September Written by Julia Grogan and Lydia Higman, Belly Up was first performed as part of the 2020 Vaults Festival. This Turbine Theatre version is an evolution and expansion of the 2020 show, and clearly takes on board learnings … Continue reading Belly Up at the Turbine Theatre
The Grand at the King’s Head Theatre
The Grand runs at the King's Head Theatre 14-18 September 2021 I was drawn to the premise of this new play by David Hendon, capturing 3 different moments occurring on the same date,11th Sept, in the same room, 119, of The Grand Hotel in Brighton. To be fair, I have a bit of a thing … Continue reading The Grand at the King’s Head Theatre
Catching Comets at The Pleasance
Catching Comets at The Pleasance (London), running 14th-19th September 2021. Photo credit: Sophie Giddens. Alastair Michael pictured Following a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival in 2019, Ransack Theatre's Catching Comets has finally made it to The Pleasance London for a short run, as part of a small tour (which includes Royal Exchange Theatre … Continue reading Catching Comets at The Pleasance
Clapham Fringe 2021 Launch at Bread & Roses
On Saturday (11th Sept) I was invited to the Bread and Roses in Clapham to celebrate the upcoming 2021 Clapham Fringe Festival. Many of the artists involved were gathered, and there was a wonderful energy as we chatted away in the pub's beer garden. It is such a joy to see fringe theatre bursting with … Continue reading Clapham Fringe 2021 Launch at Bread & Roses
Lately at the Lion and Unicorn
Proforca's Lately running at the Lion & Unicorn 7-18th September. Gabrielle Nellis-Pain and Fred Wardale pictured as Alf and Callum. Originally due to run in in 2020, but postponed due to the pandemic, Proforca's Lately has finally made it to the stage, and they have included the smart Covid measure of having two, physically separated, … Continue reading Lately at the Lion and Unicorn
DJ Bazzer’s Year 6 Disco at The Golden Goose Theatre
DJ Bazzer's Year 6 Disco running at the Golden Goose Theatre 7-17th September 2021. Jack Sunderland pictured. Would it even be a ChewBoy productions show without party hats? After the wonderful Tethered my expectations were high when I arrived at the Golden Goose Theatre for their latest show DJ Bazzer's Year 6 Disco. I was … Continue reading DJ Bazzer’s Year 6 Disco at The Golden Goose Theatre
Prison Game at The Pleasance London
Marcus Hercules pictured in Prison Game Written and performed by Marcus Hercules Prison Game tells the story of Mike, who is unfairly institutionalised at a young age, changing the shape of his life forever. While this might sound like a bleak and gritty piece of theatre, Hercules balances out the darkness with Carnival revelry, pulling … Continue reading Prison Game at The Pleasance London
A Glimpse Inside with Oli Savage, Artistic Director of The Greenhouse Theatre, the UK’s first zero waste theatre
The Greenhouse Theatre, Canary Wharf, Summer 2021 At the start of August, I spoke to Oli Savage, Artistic Director of the pop-up, zero waste theatre, The Greenhouse. I have been horribly delayed in transcribing and posting the interview, but here it is at last! Apologies to Oli and I hope everyone is as inspired as … Continue reading A Glimpse Inside with Oli Savage, Artistic Director of The Greenhouse Theatre, the UK’s first zero waste theatre
Invisible Me at the Studio, New Wimbledon Theatre
Photo Credit: Su Gilroy. Andrew Fettes, Debbie Christie and Philip Gill pictured (from left to right) Bren Gosling's new play Invisible Me focuses on the life of 3 people who have recently turned 60. It is refreshing to see a show that talks about sex, life and relationships for the over 60s, given our culture's … Continue reading Invisible Me at the Studio, New Wimbledon Theatre
the good dad (a love story) at the Hope Theatre
Written by Gail Louw, the good dad (a love story) is a compelling piece about the devastating impact sexual abuse and incest has on 3 different women. It is a masterclass in shifting perspectives that add new nuance and intrigue to what would otherwise be a horribly bleak story. Donna was sexually abused and raped … Continue reading the good dad (a love story) at the Hope Theatre
View From The Outside 