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
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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
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
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
Potatohead at the Camden People’s Theatre (Camden Fringe)
Freddie Hayes in Potatohead at Camden People's Theatre running until 22nd August 2021 as part of the Camden Fringe Festival 2021 ★★★ Charlotte, a potato, wants to make a deal with the devil so that she can become a famous performer. Yes this is Doctor Faustus but with spuds. Potatohead is as gloriously bonkers as … Continue reading Potatohead at the Camden People’s Theatre (Camden Fringe)
Daddy Issues at the Etcetera Theatre (Camden Fringe)
Daddy Issues running 18-22nd August 2021, 7.30pm at Etcetera Theatre, part of Camden Fringe Festival 2021. Anna Krauze pictured ★★★ Daddy Issues is written and performed by Anna Krauze. Her distinct sardonic voice imbues the show with a cynical knowingness from the very opening moments. She plays Natalia, a Polish immigrant and talented artist who … Continue reading Daddy Issues at the Etcetera Theatre (Camden Fringe)
I Miss Amy Winehouse (WIP) at Etcetera Theatre (Camden Fringe)
Suchandrika Chakrabarti Slightly out of my element (but in a good way) I found myself reviewing a comedy show last night. 'I Miss Amy Winehouse' is the first solo hour from new comedian Suchandrika Chakrabarti and it is about how much she misses Amy Winehouse, there are quizzes and everything. Of course it is also … Continue reading I Miss Amy Winehouse (WIP) at Etcetera Theatre (Camden Fringe)
The Octopus at the King’s Head Theatre
Playmill: The Octopus at King's Head Theatre ★★★★ Last night I was lucky to catch the final performance of 'The Octopus' running as part of King's Head Theatre's Playmill festival of new works. I was there in my capacity as an Offcomm assessor, for those wondering why you would get a reviewer in on your … Continue reading The Octopus at the King’s Head Theatre
Notch at Vault Festival
There is fractured, splintered quality to 'Notch' that is both jarring and compelling. Written and performed by Danaja Wass, she is clearly comfortable with disconnects. Her character A.A is both victim and predator. She isolates herself, while also looking for somewhere to belong. Or should that be someone to belong to? With themes of homelessness, … Continue reading Notch at Vault Festival
Gobby at the Vault Festival
After a successful run at the Edinburgh fringe, 'Gobby' has come to the Vault Festival for its final UK performances, before heading to Australia. Jodie Irvine writes and performs in this one-woman play about Bri, a woman who has earned herself the nickname Gobby, because she talks so much. But is there anything really wrong with … Continue reading Gobby at the Vault Festival
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