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
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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
The Canary and the Crow at the Arcola Theatre
Photo credit: The Other Richard. Rachel Barnes, Daniel Ward & Laurie Jamieson pictured Founded in 2011 Middle Child have a bold vision for the future of theatre, and it is focused on revolutionising theatre audiences. How can you change the world with theatre, if only a small, privileged section of that world is watching it? … Continue reading The Canary and the Crow at the Arcola Theatre
JEW…ish at King’s Head Theatre
Photo credit: Samuel Kirkman. Pictured: Edie Newman & Saul Boyer Unleash the Llama's 'JEW...ish' is a show that explodes into life from its opening moments. This is not your standard ROM COM or Break Up comedy, far from having a formula, it plays with story telling conventions in a mischievous and engaging way that adds … Continue reading JEW…ish at King’s Head Theatre
The Edit at Theatre 503
Photo credit: Sabina McKenzie Brown. Jamie Wilkes and Serena Manteghi photographed. My first show of 2020 took me to Theatre 503 in Battersea for Sarah Gordon's debut play 'The Edit' which runs until 11th January. To start off I want to comment on Lydia Denno's beautiful design for the piece. The set (ignoring a malfunctioning … Continue reading The Edit at Theatre 503
Getting Over Everest at the Hope Theatre
As I headed to the Hope Theatre for my penultimate show of 2019, I already suspected I was in for a treat, as 'Getting Over Everest' had already secured an Offcomm Short Run Commendation. I have to say, having had the great pleasure of hooting with laughter at many points during this wonderful new comic … Continue reading Getting Over Everest at the Hope Theatre
The Exceptional Case of Whizz and Drex at the Old Red Lion
Written and directed by Fred Kelly 'The Exceptional Case of Whizz and Drex' is a new dark comedy that runs at the Old Red Lion until 7th December. This is a quirky, funny and sinister piece of new theatre, that I thoroughly enjoyed watching. I'm not always a fan of writers directing their own work, … Continue reading The Exceptional Case of Whizz and Drex at the Old Red Lion
