★★★★ Saturday marked my first trip to see socially distanced theatre in an indoor space since before lockdown. The audience were suitably spaced out within the Bread and Roses theatre, and wearing masks, so I felt quite at ease as I settled in to watch the show. I will happily return there to see more … Continue reading ‘F**k Off’ at the Bread and Roses
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‘Fanny & Stella’ at The Garden Theatre (The Eagle)
Photo credit: Joseph Thomas. Kane Verrall and Jed Berry pictured as Fanny and Stella ★★★★ There was so much excitement and laughter in the air at The Eagle in Vauxhall last night, as we gathered for the 2nd press night of the evening for 'Fanny & Stella'. This was my first show since lockdown and … Continue reading ‘Fanny & Stella’ at The Garden Theatre (The Eagle)
Glitch at the Vault Festival
For context, I had already agreed to attempt my first review of a recording of a show specifically for 'Glitch', this was before we went into full pandemic mode. Now, in an attempt to convince my brain that something is normal, I am writing that review. I'll be honest, my brain isn't 100% buying it, … Continue reading Glitch at the Vault Festival
Sonder at the Bread and Roses
Pictured: Annabelle Dodd & Eleanor de Rohan sonder, noun: the realisation that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own 'Sonder' is a new play by Mimi Monteith. She also directs and produces the piece, and as any regular readers of my reviews will know (do people regularly read … Continue reading Sonder at the Bread and Roses
Two Fest 2020: Prog C at The Space
Two Fest is a season of short, new duologues commissioned by The Space that tackle a wide range of different subjects. These 13 new short plays have been split across 3 different Programmes. Last night, I went to see Programme C, to get a sense of what Two Fest 2020 is all about. First up … Continue reading Two Fest 2020: Prog C at The Space
Ask Me Anything at Vault Festival
Created by The Paper Birds, a devising theatre company with a social and political agenda, 'Ask Me Anything' is at first glance a show about providing teenagers with the advice they need. With the internet they have so much information at their finger tips, but information can only help so much. What about learning from … Continue reading Ask Me Anything at Vault Festival
Coming Out of My Cage at the Vault Festival
On the face of it 'Coming Out of My Cage (and I've been doing just fine)' is a show about a song. 'Mr Brightside' for those of you who do not recognise the lyrics, and haven't had the joy of belting them out at a karaoke night. Tim and Hannah are on a quest. They've … Continue reading Coming Out of My Cage at the Vault Festival
Cara Vita: A Clown Concerto at the Vault Festival
Photos by Gary G Thomsen photos. Felicity Hesed and Clare Armenante (on violin) pictured In 'Cara Vita: A Clown Concerto' actor, physical comedian and aerialist Felicity Hesed takes us on a moving, whimsical journey through life. From love, marriage through parenthood, there are many laughs to be enjoyed in this show, but it also has … Continue reading Cara Vita: A Clown Concerto at the Vault Festival
When the Sea Swallows Us Whole at the Vault Festival
'When the Sea Swallows Us Whole' is a funny, coming of age, queer love story set in a sea side town that is falling into the sea. Mila (Charlotte O'Leary) and Doll (Jack Archer) are childhood friends, with clear plans for a future together, including a dream home that is weeks away from slipping off … Continue reading When the Sea Swallows Us Whole at the Vault Festival
Since U Been Gone at Vault Festival
'Since U Been Gone' is a beautiful, compassionate, funny show about friendship, identity, self-discovery and life after loss. This autobiographical piece, written and performed by Teddy Lamb, is packed full of humour yet succeeds in sensitively talking about mental health struggles and suicide. They really land the sense of helplessness we can feel when a … Continue reading Since U Been Gone at Vault Festival
