Photo credit: Charles Flint Photography. Robert Boulton, Niamh Finlay and Henry Davis pictured (from L-R) Originally due to run in 2020, Snowflakes finally opened at the Old Red Lion this week, where it will be running until 16th October. I was really surprised when I discovered this is Robert Boulton's debut play as a playwright, … Continue reading Snowflakes at the Old Red Lion
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Tokyo Rose at the Southwark Playhouse
Photo credit: Steven Gregson Burnt Lemon Theatre's Tokyo Rose shows that you don't need a big budget to stage a compelling musical. Written by Maryhee Yoon and Cara Baldwin (with additional book by William Patrick Harrison, Hannah Benson and Jonathan Man), and composed by William Patrick Harrison, Tokyo Rose tells the true story of Iva … Continue reading Tokyo Rose at the Southwark Playhouse
Dumbledore Is So Gay at The Pleasance
Photo credit; Alex Brenner. Max Percy, Charlotte Dowding and Alex Britt pictured (left to right) The Pleasance main stage area was set up with cabaret seating and there was a wonderful buzz in the air (despite shenanigans with the Piccadilly line) as I settled in to finally see Dumbledore Is So Gay, having missed it … Continue reading Dumbledore Is So Gay at The Pleasance
Belly Up at the Turbine Theatre
Fanta Barrie and Julia Grogan pictured in Belly Up which runs at the Turbine Theatre 15-18th September Written by Julia Grogan and Lydia Higman, Belly Up was first performed as part of the 2020 Vaults Festival. This Turbine Theatre version is an evolution and expansion of the 2020 show, and clearly takes on board learnings … Continue reading Belly Up at the Turbine Theatre
Catching Comets at The Pleasance
Catching Comets at The Pleasance (London), running 14th-19th September 2021. Photo credit: Sophie Giddens. Alastair Michael pictured Following a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival in 2019, Ransack Theatre's Catching Comets has finally made it to The Pleasance London for a short run, as part of a small tour (which includes Royal Exchange Theatre … Continue reading Catching Comets at The Pleasance
Clapham Fringe 2021 Launch at Bread & Roses
On Saturday (11th Sept) I was invited to the Bread and Roses in Clapham to celebrate the upcoming 2021 Clapham Fringe Festival. Many of the artists involved were gathered, and there was a wonderful energy as we chatted away in the pub's beer garden. It is such a joy to see fringe theatre bursting with … Continue reading Clapham Fringe 2021 Launch at Bread & Roses
Prison Game at The Pleasance London
Marcus Hercules pictured in Prison Game Written and performed by Marcus Hercules Prison Game tells the story of Mike, who is unfairly institutionalised at a young age, changing the shape of his life forever. While this might sound like a bleak and gritty piece of theatre, Hercules balances out the darkness with Carnival revelry, pulling … Continue reading Prison Game at The Pleasance London
Invisible Me at the Studio, New Wimbledon Theatre
Photo Credit: Su Gilroy. Andrew Fettes, Debbie Christie and Philip Gill pictured (from left to right) Bren Gosling's new play Invisible Me focuses on the life of 3 people who have recently turned 60. It is refreshing to see a show that talks about sex, life and relationships for the over 60s, given our culture's … Continue reading Invisible Me at the Studio, New Wimbledon Theatre
the good dad (a love story) at the Hope Theatre
Written by Gail Louw, the good dad (a love story) is a compelling piece about the devastating impact sexual abuse and incest has on 3 different women. It is a masterclass in shifting perspectives that add new nuance and intrigue to what would otherwise be a horribly bleak story. Donna was sexually abused and raped … Continue reading the good dad (a love story) at the Hope Theatre
BLOWHOLE at The Pleasance Theatre
Photo credit: Greta Mitchell. Benjamin Salmon pictured Running at the Pleasance Theatre until 11th September, BLOWHOLE is an hilarious and surprisingly moving solo show about life as a 20-something gay man looking for love, and the ultimate fabulous gay lifestyle. Written and performed by Benjamin Salmon BLOWHOLE beautifully blends the gratuitous with the meaningful. Our … Continue reading BLOWHOLE at The Pleasance Theatre
