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
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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
‘Passion on the Night Tube’ at The Gift Horse at the Horse and Stables
'Passion on the Night Tube' by Tony Tang is running until Sunday 2nd February as part of the Vault Festival. It isn't in the main Vaults location though, but in the 'Gift Horse' which is a lovely space above the Horse and Stables pub by Lambeth North station. This a semi-autobiographical solo show that mixes … Continue reading ‘Passion on the Night Tube’ at The Gift Horse at the Horse and Stables
Mandy Picks a Husband at the Canal Cafe Theatre
Photo credit: Jody Christopherson, Amanda Broomell pictured Trauma, comedy and playfully adapted song lyrics are brought together by Amanda Broomell to create 'Mandy Picks A Husband', her solo show inspired by her own Instagram experiment. Unafraid to get personal, we journey through Mandy's romantic history, as Broomell shares her story with a disarming and engaging … Continue reading Mandy Picks a Husband at the Canal Cafe Theatre
Ophelia Rewound at the Camden People’s Theatre
Ophelia Rewound is an autobiographical, interactive, solo performance devised, performed and directed by Antigoni Spanou. Threading together the story of Ophelia, and Antigoni's own experiences of depression and attempted suicide, this is a deeply personal and moving theatrical experience. Starting at the end, our first role as audience is to witness and feel. This is … Continue reading Ophelia Rewound at the Camden People’s Theatre
