Darkness, lamplight and creaking wood transport us out of the Tristan Bates and back in time, to a ship called the Geminus. The Geminus is an atmospheric new play by Ross Dinwiddy and is based on Joseph Conrad's novella 'The Secret Sharer". By incorporating a romantic twist, Dinwiddy creates an emotional centre to the piece, … Continue reading The Geminus at the Tristan Bates
All The Little Lights at the Tristan Bates
Photo credit: Dave Buttle SUPERLATIVE-FILLED RAVE REVIEW ALERT: I feel genuinely humbled to have been invited to watch and review the extraordinary 'All The Little Lights' at the Tristan Bates last night. A tough subject matter is brought to life with sensitivity and humour, but without diluting the visceral power of the play. Jane Upton's … Continue reading All The Little Lights at the Tristan Bates
Cockpit Theatre – 3 show bumper edition
So far this Camden Fringe I've had two trips to the Cockpit Theatre (a lovely, spacious and versatile fringe theatre in Marylebone) to see three shows. Each trip has been preceded by apocalyptic weather conditions, so with that in mind, I'd advise you all to have your umbrellas at the ready on 20th August, when … Continue reading Cockpit Theatre – 3 show bumper edition
A JustOut Theatre double bill at the Lion and Unicorn
Saturday I enjoyed my first outing to the Lion and Unicorn pub theatre in Kentish Town. A lovely, welcoming venue that I'll definitely be visiting again, and not just because of my Camden Fringe Off-Fest assessor duties (although obviously that is a factor). The theatre space above the pub is well laid out and a … Continue reading A JustOut Theatre double bill at the Lion and Unicorn
[Title of Show] at Moors Bar, Crouch End
The Camden Fringe is giving me the opportunity to explore unfamiliar parts of town. Today (a Friday) took me to Crouch End for the 2pm relaxed performance of [Title of Show] at the Moors Bar. A bit of a trek for a South Londoner but well worth the effort. I didn't know much about this … Continue reading [Title of Show] at Moors Bar, Crouch End
A new writing focused Camden Fringe update
One thing I'm really loving about the Camden Fringe is the breadth of creativity and experimentation. Scenic Reality is a prime example of a fresh piece of new writing that explores different story telling techniques. While it has mixed success, there is a compelling sincerity in the performances of all 4 cast members that kept … Continue reading A new writing focused Camden Fringe update
Boris Rex at the Tristan Bates
Full disclosure, I was not excited about seeing a show about Boris Johnson. Frankly I'm feeling a tad Boris-ed out these days, but fortunately, given a lively and plentiful audience, not everyone seems to be turned off by the subject matter. So what did I think of Boris Rex? In short, I loved it. It … Continue reading Boris Rex at the Tristan Bates
Red Peter at the etcetera Theatre
Red Peter is an adaptation of Kafka's short story " A Report to An Academy". For those of you familiar with the works of Kafka, you'll know that strangeness will abide. A captured West African ape, in a suit, talks about his transition into human society. Being a monologue the whole weight of the show … Continue reading Red Peter at the etcetera Theatre
‘When It Happens’ and ‘Class’ at the Tristan Bates
"When it happens" image credit: Lexi Clare This year I have the great privilege of getting to cover lots of the Camden Fringe shows, my only regret is that I can't see them all (literally impossible, so many shows running, Londoners check it out, it is a treasure trove of varied goodies) Last night I … Continue reading ‘When It Happens’ and ‘Class’ at the Tristan Bates
The View Upstairs at the Soho Theatre
Last night at the press night of The View Upstairs at the Soho Theatre, I was reminded just how transformative theatre can be. This is the UK premiere of Max Vernon's fabulous musical about the Upstairs Lounge tragedy, which up until 2016 (and the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando) was the deadliest known attack on … Continue reading The View Upstairs at the Soho Theatre
