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
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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
On Arriving at Vault Festival
Photography: Steve Gregson Sophia Eleni gives a passionate and devastating performance in 'On Arriving', a one-woman play that tells the story of young refugee's battle to survive. Written by Ivan Faute, the non-linear structure of the story not only reflects the way memories jump about in time, but also, through this shattered prism of storytelling, … Continue reading On Arriving at Vault Festival
After(s) at the White Bear
'After(s)' is the new comedy from writing duo Scott Mackie and Santino Smith running at the White Bear until 8th February. The play opens as a drug fueled party is wrapping up. We meet Andy (Scott Mackie), Yog (Santino Smith) and the semi-conscious Chris (George Edwards). Coming in at this point you'd be forgiven for … Continue reading After(s) at the White Bear
‘Passion on the Night Tube’ at The Gift Horse at the Horse and Stables
'Passion on the Night Tube' by Tony Tang is running until Sunday 2nd February as part of the Vault Festival. It isn't in the main Vaults location though, but in the 'Gift Horse' which is a lovely space above the Horse and Stables pub by Lambeth North station. This a semi-autobiographical solo show that mixes … Continue reading ‘Passion on the Night Tube’ at The Gift Horse at the Horse and Stables
Sex/Crime at the Soho Theatre
'Sex/Crime' is down to limited availability (if any) for remaining performances before it closes at the Soho Theatre on 1st Feb. Written by Alexis Gregory this is a pitch black comedy about sex, connection, violence and love. This two-hander stars Jonny Woo as A and Alexis Gregory as B. As the play opens B has … Continue reading Sex/Crime at the Soho Theatre
The Glass Will Shatter at the Omnibus Theatre
'The Glass Will Shatter' presented by Althea Theatre is a gripping, visually intriguing and thought-provoking production of a new play by Joe Marsh running at the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham until 8th February. This is a tough show to review, because I don't want to give too much away. There is a genuine sense of … Continue reading The Glass Will Shatter at the Omnibus Theatre
