Photo credit: Jody Christopherson, Amanda Broomell pictured Trauma, comedy and playfully adapted song lyrics are brought together by Amanda Broomell to create 'Mandy Picks A Husband', her solo show inspired by her own Instagram experiment. Unafraid to get personal, we journey through Mandy's romantic history, as Broomell shares her story with a disarming and engaging … Continue reading Mandy Picks a Husband at the Canal Cafe Theatre
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F**k Freud at the Tristan Bates
After a short and well received run as part of the Camden Fringe Festival, Lucio Veronesi's debut play 'F**k Freud' is running at the Tristan Bates until 7th December. Lucio Veronesi also takes the lead in this piece about Leone, a young Italian actor living in London and trying to make sense of life after … Continue reading F**k Freud at the Tristan Bates
A Bench At The Edge at the Tristan Bates
Last night I went to see Off the Cliff's production of Luigi Jannuzzi's 1981 short play 'A Bench At The Edge' at the Tristan Bates Theatre. For those who are not familiar with the play, it is a darkly comic, absurdist two-hander about suicide. Someone (Number One) sits contentedly on a bench enjoying the view. … Continue reading A Bench At The Edge at the Tristan Bates
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
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
Afterglow at Waterloo East Theatre
Following a run at the Southwark Playhouse, Afterglow has transferred to the Waterloo East Theatre. I understand that this production (new cast, new director, new venue) is quite different from the original Southwark Playhouse run, but as I didn't see it you'll be spared any unnecessary theatre geek comparisons. I'm sure this is a great … Continue reading Afterglow at Waterloo East Theatre
A Partnership at Theatre 503
Told in real-time, A Partnership is a sensitively written 60 minute two-hander that takes us into the bowels of a dysfunctional gay relationship. Ally (Ben Hadfield) is turning 30 in an hour. He is being a tad dramatic about it, as if the world as he knows it is about to end. To add to … Continue reading A Partnership at Theatre 503
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
Baby, What Blessings at Theatre 503
Following it's warm reception at the Edinburgh Fringe, I was intrigued to see 'Baby, What Blessings' at Theatre 503 last night. Running until Saturday 28th September, it played to a full house last night, and I believe is sold out again tonight, so if you do fancy catching it, I'd book in quickly for one … Continue reading Baby, What Blessings at Theatre 503
Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story at Wilton’s Music Hall
How can a review do justice to a show as special as Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story? It probably can't but I am attempting to rise to the challenge. Louisa Adamson's ingenious and evocative set fits into a shipping container, immediately transporting us back in time to Canada in 1908. The beauty and detail … Continue reading Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story at Wilton’s Music Hall
