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
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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
Maisie at the Bread and Roses
'Maisie' is a short (45 minute) but powerful monologue about fatherhood, divorce, love, mental health, guilt and grief, written by Roger Goldsmith. He has a created an emotionally well balanced and sensitive piece about the devastation of losing a child, told from the perspective of the father. Steve Blacker gives a heartbreaking and sympathetic performance … Continue reading Maisie at the Bread and Roses
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
F**k Freud at the Tristan Bates
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
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
Spiderfly at Theatre 503
Spiderfly at Theatre 503 is that powerful combination of a beautifully written play, imaginatively produced and perfectly cast. There is such a confidence and intelligence to the writing, it is hard to believe this is John Webber's first full length play. This is a drama that genuinely thrills and intrigues. This is the story of … Continue reading Spiderfly at Theatre 503
Fiji at the Omnibus Theatre
Rehearsals photo credit: Jonathan Oldfield. Edward Stone (left) and Pedro Leandro pictured. If I'm being totally honest, I wasn't expecting much from a comedy about the relationship between a cannibal and his prospective meal. Nonetheless I braved a cold night to leave my house and head to Omnibus Theatre in Clapham to see 'Fiji'. I … Continue reading Fiji at the Omnibus Theatre
New writing double bill at the Bunker
Last night I enjoyed an extraordinary double bill of new plays at the Bunker Theatre. Such a privilege to be able to see them as a reviewer. Reminds me how lucky I am to write about fringe theatre and that I get invited to experience beautiful and inventive pieces of new writing. Before I get … Continue reading New writing double bill at the Bunker
Under the Radar at the Bread and Roses
Last night I went to the Bread and Roses theatre for the dark comedy 'Under the Radar'. Written and directed by Jonathon Crewe, this is a play that starts slowly, before taking you on a macabre and unexpected journey. From the opening scenes, I have to confess that I was a little worried that I … Continue reading Under the Radar at the Bread and Roses
