Photo by Rah Petherbridge Photography. Perhaps Contraption 9-piece brass band pictured Full disclosure, I was very excited to be invited to review this show, as I've been a long time fan of Perhaps Contraption, and this is their first official foray into the world of theatre. I was so curious to see what they would … Continue reading Nearly Human at the Vault Festival
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Dual at the Vault Festival
Photo by Ali Wright. Peyvand Sadeghian pictured There is a raw energy to 'Dual' that brings an electricity to the dark, dampness of the Pit at the Vault Festival. I'd already heard a fair bit of buzz around this show, before setting foot in the room and grabbing a seat in a front row pew. … Continue reading Dual at the Vault Festival
Ask Me Anything at Vault Festival
Created by The Paper Birds, a devising theatre company with a social and political agenda, 'Ask Me Anything' is at first glance a show about providing teenagers with the advice they need. With the internet they have so much information at their finger tips, but information can only help so much. What about learning from … Continue reading Ask Me Anything at Vault Festival
Coming Out of My Cage at the Vault Festival
On the face of it 'Coming Out of My Cage (and I've been doing just fine)' is a show about a song. 'Mr Brightside' for those of you who do not recognise the lyrics, and haven't had the joy of belting them out at a karaoke night. Tim and Hannah are on a quest. They've … Continue reading Coming Out of My Cage at the Vault Festival
Cara Vita: A Clown Concerto at the Vault Festival
Photos by Gary G Thomsen photos. Felicity Hesed and Clare Armenante (on violin) pictured In 'Cara Vita: A Clown Concerto' actor, physical comedian and aerialist Felicity Hesed takes us on a moving, whimsical journey through life. From love, marriage through parenthood, there are many laughs to be enjoyed in this show, but it also has … Continue reading Cara Vita: A Clown Concerto at the 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
When the Sea Swallows Us Whole at the Vault Festival
'When the Sea Swallows Us Whole' is a funny, coming of age, queer love story set in a sea side town that is falling into the sea. Mila (Charlotte O'Leary) and Doll (Jack Archer) are childhood friends, with clear plans for a future together, including a dream home that is weeks away from slipping off … Continue reading When the Sea Swallows Us Whole at the Vault Festival
Gorgon at the Vault Festival
I'm not sure why I'm so drawn to Horror at the moment, maybe it provides a relatively cheerful and upbeat alternative to the real world, but I was very excited to be in the audience for 'Gorgon' last night, and it didn't disappoint. While the story takes a little while to get going, it is … Continue reading Gorgon at the Vault Festival
In My Lungs The Ocean Swells at the Vaults Festival
Photograph: Oliver Bryant. Jenny Walser and Jack Brownridge-Kelly pictured 'In My Lungs The Ocean Swells' is a beautiful, multi-layered and delicately designed piece of theatre. Natasha Kaeda has written a lyrical play, that is rich with evocative language and imagery. Elements of the text feel like pure poetry, particularly in the moments the characters are … Continue reading In My Lungs The Ocean Swells at the Vaults Festival
What The Dolls Saw at Vault Festival
Full cast pictured: Holly Morgan, Rosy Fordham, Nic Lamont, Rebecca O'Brien, Sasha Wilson Sitting down in the front row of The Pit to watch 'What the Dolls Saw', it probably wasn't the best moment to remember that porcelain dolls give me the creeps, and I mean nightmare level creeps. However, as they are horrifying in … Continue reading What The Dolls Saw at Vault Festival
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