'Remember' is a thoughtful and well executed drama about grief, loss and recovery. Jumping about in time, Annie Moss' new play provides an intelligent and thought-provoking perspective on learning to live with grief and guilt. Can there be anything more emotionally complicated than processing the death of a close loved-one, particularly if you had already … Continue reading Remember at the Cockpit Theatre
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‘What Girls are Made Of’ at The Soho Theatre
Following its award-winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe, and after getting lots of recommendations from people whose opinion I trust, I booked in to see Cora Bissett's 'What Girls are Made Of' at the Soho Theatre. Based on Cora Bissett's teenage diaries, 'What Girls are Made of' transported me back to the days of my … Continue reading ‘What Girls are Made Of’ at The Soho Theatre
Rabbits in the Precambrian at The Front Room
Last night I ventured to The Front Room in Croydon (short walk from East Croydon station) for Wrong Shoe Theatre's 'Rabbits in the Precambrian'. Written by Josh King, the show is running from 6-15th September. Wrong Shoe Theatre is an emerging, collaborative, ambitious theatre company consisting of young artists from across London and beyond (yes … Continue reading Rabbits in the Precambrian at The Front Room
Unlovable at the etcetera Theatre
For my 31st and final show of the Camden Fringe 2019 I headed to the etcetera theatre in Camden Town to see Unlovable. On the surface Carly Jurman's one-woman show is about Judith, who has reached the age of 30 without having had a relationship. The audience are present as part of an intervention to … Continue reading Unlovable at the etcetera Theatre
Death Suits You at Theatro Technis
When I was invited to see a show about Death personified, my mind immediately went to the world of Terry Pratchett and filled with capital letters. However 'Death Suits You' brings us a fresh and new perspective on Death, and the frustration he feels at his work being under appreciated. With an original book, lyrics … Continue reading Death Suits You at Theatro Technis
Ophelia Rewound at the Camden People’s Theatre
Ophelia Rewound is an autobiographical, interactive, solo performance devised, performed and directed by Antigoni Spanou. Threading together the story of Ophelia, and Antigoni's own experiences of depression and attempted suicide, this is a deeply personal and moving theatrical experience. Starting at the end, our first role as audience is to witness and feel. This is … Continue reading Ophelia Rewound at the Camden People’s Theatre
A Shoddy Detective & The Art of Deception at the Lion and Unicorn
The Lion and Unicorn is fast becoming one of my favourite new fringe venues. I was there on Sunday, arriving early because of a gap in a multi-show day, and I knew it'd be a lovely spot of have some food. I was right, their vegetarian roast was delicious. Anyway, I digress, I was there … Continue reading A Shoddy Detective & The Art of Deception at the Lion and Unicorn
Space Age Love Songs at the Hen and Chickens
Last night I was at the Hen and Chickens for the opening night of Space Age Love Songs by TL Wiswell. For followers of my blog who recognise her name, my interview with her went up earlier this week and you can read it here This meant that I arrived at the Hen and Chickens knowing … Continue reading Space Age Love Songs at the Hen and Chickens
Dan Horrigan’s Riot to Heaven at Aces & Eights
Last night I enjoyed my first visit to Aces and Eights, a lovely pub and venue with a punk feel and amazing looking pizzas (should have got there earlier to eat!) directly opposite Tufnell Park tube station. Even with my terrible sense of direction I couldn't get lost. Their basement venue has a great grunge … Continue reading Dan Horrigan’s Riot to Heaven at Aces & Eights
A Glimpse Inside with TL Wiswell
In a special Camden Fringe edition of A Glimpse Inside, I met up with TL Wiswell to talk about her new show 'Space Age Love Songs', running at the Hen and Chickens from 21st August. So let's kick off with the introductions... My name is TL Wiswell, my first name is Tonnvane. I am doing … Continue reading A Glimpse Inside with TL Wiswell
