After a short and well received run as part of the Camden Fringe Festival, Lucio Veronesi's debut play 'F**k Freud' is running at the Tristan Bates until 7th December. Lucio Veronesi also takes the lead in this piece about Leone, a young Italian actor living in London and trying to make sense of life after … Continue reading F**k Freud at the Tristan Bates
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Homing Birds at the Tara Theatre
Last night I ventured to the beautiful Tara Theatre in Earlsfield for Kali Theatre's 'Homing Birds'. With her latest play, Rukhsana Ahmad looks at the refugee crisis from a different perspective, focusing on the question of home and what it would be like to return. Can we ever really go back to the place … Continue reading Homing Birds at the Tara Theatre
The Engagement at the Bread and Roses
'The Engagement' is a dark tale based on a true story about the destructive power of alcoholism. Playwright James Alexander Allen worked with Wayne Liversidge to bring his experiences to life. Following a successful run in Brighton in 2018, this is 'The Engagement's London premiere. Allen is not afraid to lean into the darkness behind … Continue reading The Engagement at the Bread and Roses
Oh Yes Oh No at the Battersea Arts Centre
Last night I went to a relaxed performance of Louise Orwin's 'Oh Yes Oh No' at the Battersea Arts Centre. My expectations were high as I'd just seen the announcement on Twitter that it has been nominated in the Best Performance Piece category by the Offies. I was not disappointed. 'Oh Yes oh No' sparkles … Continue reading Oh Yes Oh No at the Battersea Arts Centre
‘Different from the Others’ at the White Bear
Last night I went to see the world premiere of 'Different from the Others' a new play by Claudio Macor running at the White Bear in Kennington until 16th November 2019. 'Different from the Others' tells the true behind-the-scenes story of the first ever pro-gay film, made in Berlin in 1919. This play celebrates the … Continue reading ‘Different from the Others’ at the White Bear
Harley and Me at the Lion and Unicorn
Photo credit: Georgia Harris. Sharon Duffy & Danielle Williams pictured Last night I saw Tripped Theatre Company's 'Harley and Me' at the Lion and Unicorn, a new play by Lucy Walters. Tripped Theatre are using the staging of this play to raise awareness of Solace, a charity that helps women and children in London build … Continue reading Harley and Me at the Lion and Unicorn
4 Stages at the Bread and Roses
Last night I had the very real privilege of seeing '4 Stages' at the Bread and Roses. This new play by BC Allen made me laugh and cry. My one regret was not being better supplied in the tissue department. This is a gorgeous and special piece of new writing. There is so much to … Continue reading 4 Stages at the Bread and Roses
Mission Creep at the White Bear
Last night I went to see the highly entertaining dark comedy, Mission Creep at the White Bear. Blending sci-fi, the apocalypse and queer themes, this show asks how far a person might go to escape the end of the world. Liam and Tess are good friends and flatmates. They are also fertile. They have signed … Continue reading Mission Creep at the White Bear
Dutchman at the Tristan Bates Theatre
'Dutchman' at the Tristan Bates is a short play (50 minute running time) that packs one hell of a punch. Written by Amiri Baraka, and first performed in New York in 1964, this revival is running as part of Black History Month. From the opening scene, as our ensemble rush through a busy station, their … Continue reading Dutchman at the Tristan Bates Theatre
We Dig at the Ovalhouse
On Monday night I went to the press night for 'We Dig' at the Ovalhouse, part of their final season in their Oval based building before it is demolished and they take up their new home in Brixton in the Spring. All of the artists involved have been invited not just to create art, but … Continue reading We Dig at the Ovalhouse
