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
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The Interview at the Bread and Roses Theatre
'The Interview' running 27-31 July 2021 at the Bread & Roses Theatre. Photographed by Sean Carbert. Joshua David Bartholomew and Katie-Emma Silverson pictured. ★★★ Things are not as they may seem in this debut production from theatre company One Moment Theatre. There is plenty to enjoy in 'The Interview'. Written by Joshua David Bartholomew the … Continue reading The Interview at the Bread and Roses Theatre
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
4 Stages at the Bread and Roses
Last night I had the very real privilege of seeing '4 Stages' at the Bread and Roses. This new play by BC Allen made me laugh and cry. My one regret was not being better supplied in the tissue department. This is a gorgeous and special piece of new writing. There is so much to … Continue reading 4 Stages at the Bread and Roses
Tits, Teeth and Twat at The Bread and Roses
Written, directed and performed by the talented young duo of Mesha Maria Wright and Bethany Parker, 'Tits, Teeth and Twat' is a deeply personal and entertaining performance piece about body image, feminism and trying to thrive as a woman within a judgemental society. Combining music, audio soundbites of interviews, interactive audience elements and performance, this … Continue reading Tits, Teeth and Twat at The Bread and Roses
Mercy at the Bread and Roses
Last night I headed to the Bread and Roses to check out my first show of the Clapham Fringe Festival. This festival runs exclusively at the Bread & Roses until 13th October, and offers a wonderfully varied selection of shows, all on the theme of 'Beyond Borders'. You can find out more about it here: … Continue reading Mercy at the Bread and Roses
A glimpse inside with Michael Black
Yesterday I was lucky enough to catch up with Michael Black, whose latest play 'Starved' will be coming to the Bread and Roses theatre at the end of the month. I'm a firm believer that we need more working classes voices on our London stages, and following this chat with Michael I'm now itching to … Continue reading A glimpse inside with Michael Black