Told in real-time, A Partnership is a sensitively written 60 minute two-hander that takes us into the bowels of a dysfunctional gay relationship. Ally (Ben Hadfield) is turning 30 in an hour. He is being a tad dramatic about it, as if the world as he knows it is about to end. To add to … Continue reading A Partnership at Theatre 503
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Baby, What Blessings at Theatre 503
Following it's warm reception at the Edinburgh Fringe, I was intrigued to see 'Baby, What Blessings' at Theatre 503 last night. Running until Saturday 28th September, it played to a full house last night, and I believe is sold out again tonight, so if you do fancy catching it, I'd book in quickly for one … Continue reading Baby, What Blessings at Theatre 503
Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story at Wilton’s Music Hall
How can a review do justice to a show as special as Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story? It probably can't but I am attempting to rise to the challenge. Louisa Adamson's ingenious and evocative set fits into a shipping container, immediately transporting us back in time to Canada in 1908. The beauty and detail … Continue reading Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story at Wilton’s Music Hall
‘What Girls are Made Of’ at The Soho Theatre
Following its award-winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe, and after getting lots of recommendations from people whose opinion I trust, I booked in to see Cora Bissett's 'What Girls are Made Of' at the Soho Theatre. Based on Cora Bissett's teenage diaries, 'What Girls are Made of' transported me back to the days of my … Continue reading ‘What Girls are Made Of’ at The Soho Theatre
Rabbits in the Precambrian at The Front Room
Last night I ventured to The Front Room in Croydon (short walk from East Croydon station) for Wrong Shoe Theatre's 'Rabbits in the Precambrian'. Written by Josh King, the show is running from 6-15th September. Wrong Shoe Theatre is an emerging, collaborative, ambitious theatre company consisting of young artists from across London and beyond (yes … Continue reading Rabbits in the Precambrian at The Front Room
Muse at the Camden People’s Theatre
Written and directed by Antonia Georgieva, Aslant Theatre Company's Muse is an intelligent and thought-provoking new play about the life of Dora Maar. Muse has the lingering feel of a Greek tragedy. We open at the end, as Dora Maar's possessions are being catalogued, before being led back to her first meeting with Picasso by … Continue reading Muse at the Camden People’s Theatre
Space Age Love Songs at the Hen and Chickens
Last night I was at the Hen and Chickens for the opening night of Space Age Love Songs by TL Wiswell. For followers of my blog who recognise her name, my interview with her went up earlier this week and you can read it here This meant that I arrived at the Hen and Chickens knowing … Continue reading Space Age Love Songs at the Hen and Chickens
The Werewolf of Washington Heights at the Cockpit Theatre
'The Werewolf of Washington Heights' is a play by Christie Perfetti Williams that was first staged in the US in 2017. It is set in a near future, one that imagines the devastating impact of Trump's policies on poor and immigrant communities. Sadly, viewing this in 2019 we realise that her vision is not that … Continue reading The Werewolf of Washington Heights at the Cockpit Theatre
All The Little Lights at the Tristan Bates
Photo credit: Dave Buttle SUPERLATIVE-FILLED RAVE REVIEW ALERT: I feel genuinely humbled to have been invited to watch and review the extraordinary 'All The Little Lights' at the Tristan Bates last night. A tough subject matter is brought to life with sensitivity and humour, but without diluting the visceral power of the play. Jane Upton's … Continue reading All The Little Lights at the Tristan Bates
Cockpit Theatre – 3 show bumper edition
So far this Camden Fringe I've had two trips to the Cockpit Theatre (a lovely, spacious and versatile fringe theatre in Marylebone) to see three shows. Each trip has been preceded by apocalyptic weather conditions, so with that in mind, I'd advise you all to have your umbrellas at the ready on 20th August, when … Continue reading Cockpit Theatre – 3 show bumper edition
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