A Masterclass with Cumley St. Claire was a show I was sad to miss during its Camden Fringe run, because who doesn't love flowers and a brightly coloured poster? Fortunately I was given another chance thanks to their short run at the Bread and Roses as part of the Clapham Fringe. On arrival at the … Continue reading A Masterclass with Cumley St. Claire at the Bread and Roses Theatre (Clapham Fringe)
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Rat King at The Hope Theatre
rat king is a beautifully written two-hander by Bram Davidovich about the relationship between new runaway Kelly and homeless Jacko. There is an appealing lyricism to the piece that doesn't detract from the sense of realness in the story being told. Davidovich's writing has an exquisite richness and poetry that I really loved. Melker Nilsson … Continue reading Rat King at The Hope Theatre
Snowflakes at the Old Red Lion
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
Jam Tart/Lemon Kurd at Bread and Roses (Clapham Fringe)
Running as part of the 2021 Clapham Fringe festival Jam Tart/Lemon Kurd is made up of two 30-minute monologues told from the perspective of two different women. Jam Tart written by Rhiannon Owens, stars Katy Maw as Claire, a 54 year old wife and mother who has the sudden realisation that she has lived a … Continue reading Jam Tart/Lemon Kurd at Bread and Roses (Clapham Fringe)
Raise Your Hand If You Want Dad To Die at Theatre 503
With a short 2 night run (17-18th September 2021) at Theatre 503, Raise Your Hand If You Want Dad To Die looks at the chaos that might ensue should the technology be developed to allow for death-swapping. I loved this concept so was interested to see what playwright Clare O'Flaherty would do with it, but … Continue reading Raise Your Hand If You Want Dad To Die at Theatre 503
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
Lately at the Lion and Unicorn
Proforca's Lately running at the Lion & Unicorn 7-18th September. Gabrielle Nellis-Pain and Fred Wardale pictured as Alf and Callum. Originally due to run in in 2020, but postponed due to the pandemic, Proforca's Lately has finally made it to the stage, and they have included the smart Covid measure of having two, physically separated, … Continue reading Lately at the Lion and Unicorn
DJ Bazzer’s Year 6 Disco at The Golden Goose Theatre
DJ Bazzer's Year 6 Disco running at the Golden Goose Theatre 7-17th September 2021. Jack Sunderland pictured. Would it even be a ChewBoy productions show without party hats? After the wonderful Tethered my expectations were high when I arrived at the Golden Goose Theatre for their latest show DJ Bazzer's Year 6 Disco. I was … Continue reading DJ Bazzer’s Year 6 Disco at The Golden Goose 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
Truth/Reconciliation at the Old Red Lion Theatre
Photo by Greg Goodale. Jake Felts and Hannah Morrison pictured. Written and directed by Matthew Gouldesbrough, Truth/Reconciliation is a vivid and visceral show that packs one hell of a punch. With a 45-minute running time, it is small but perfectly and disruptively formed. The fractured nature of the piece took me on a journey that … Continue reading Truth/Reconciliation at the Old Red Lion Theatre
