For context, I had already agreed to attempt my first review of a recording of a show specifically for 'Glitch', this was before we went into full pandemic mode. Now, in an attempt to convince my brain that something is normal, I am writing that review. I'll be honest, my brain isn't 100% buying it, … Continue reading Glitch at the Vault Festival
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A Triptych of Plays at the Old Red Lion
Photography by Charles Flint After an exhausting week of work, a triple-bill of plays can feel a bit daunting, but I laughed in the face of daunt and headed to the Old Red Lion in Angel for a triptych of plays all connected by the themes of love, loss, trauma and existence. The night opened … Continue reading A Triptych of Plays at the Old Red Lion
I AM [NOT] KANYE WEST at The Bunker
I arrived at the Bunker Theatre a hollow husk with very little left to give, but as these are the final weeks that we have The Bunker before it closes, I was determined to make it in for 'I am (not) Kanye West' written and performed by Natasha Brown. I laughed so hard, I should … Continue reading I AM [NOT] KANYE WEST at The Bunker
Medusa at The Cockpit
Produced by Fusion Theatre Company and Global Hive Laboratories, 'Medusa' is a multidisciplinary performance piece created by an international ensemble of artists. It takes us on a journey through Medusa's origin story, inevitably reflecting parallels with how women are treated today. Enter our chorus, a cast of six (Rhiannon Kelly, Nell Hardy, Eliza Harris, Amber … Continue reading Medusa at The Cockpit
tell it slant at The Hope Theatre
Photography by Benjamin Graham. Alia Sohail, Joshua Jewkes & Cliodhna McCorley pictured 'tell it slant' is a new dark comedy written by Maev Mac Coille. She has avoided specifying gender for any of the characters, and Joshua Jewkes and Cliodhna McCorley will alternate the roles of Dara and Vick throughout the run. Given the relationship … Continue reading tell it slant at The Hope Theatre
Love, Loss & Chianti at the Riverside Studios
Photography credit: Alex Harvey-Brown. Robert Bathurst and Rebecca Johnson pictured 'Love, Loss & Chianti' brings together two collected works of poetry by Christopher Reid. First up is 'Scatterings' a collection he wrote after the death of his wife, which brings to life his grief in heartbreaking detail. While 'The Song of Lunch' is a much … Continue reading Love, Loss & Chianti at the Riverside Studios
The Upsetters New Writing Double Bill at The Bunker
I was really excited to be able to go to The Upsetters new writing double bill at The Bunker tonight. They focus on theatre written by writers of colour, directed by directors of colour and performed by actors of colour, unless the script specifies otherwise. Their double bill is made up of 'Wakes' and 'Unburied', … Continue reading The Upsetters New Writing Double Bill at The Bunker
All of Us Want Something to Get Over at the Bread and Roses
Artwork by @aliomalley Entering the theatre at the Bread and Roses I'm transported back to my childhood, as the whole space is cocooned in duvet covers, sheets and pillow cases. Tamsin Robinson's set reminds me of when I used to turn my duvet into a fort as a static-haired child, and I can't help feeling … Continue reading All of Us Want Something to Get Over at the Bread and Roses
The immersive ‘Crooks 1926’ from CoLab Theatre
Photo by Michael Kaltenborn Yesterday I went to the Sunday performance of Colab Theatre's 'Crooks 1926', staged in their new permanent dedicated space in Elephant & Castle, the King William IV. With over 10 years experience of creating immersive theatre, I expected good things, but nothing could prepare me for the level of authentic detail, … Continue reading The immersive ‘Crooks 1926’ from CoLab 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
