★★★★ 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
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
Gobby at the Vault Festival
After a successful run at the Edinburgh fringe, 'Gobby' has come to the Vault Festival for its final UK performances, before heading to Australia. Jodie Irvine writes and performs in this one-woman play about Bri, a woman who has earned herself the nickname Gobby, because she talks so much. But is there anything really wrong with … Continue reading Gobby at the Vault Festival
‘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
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
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
