Head/Lining at The Pleasance. Danny Kaan photography. Charlie Heptinstall and Jordan El-Balawi pictured. ★★★★★ Written and performed by Charlie Heptinstall, Head/Lining is a powerful and engaging exploration of what it means to grow up a working class white boy to an alcoholic, bigotted and violent father, and a depressed and needy mother. This lyrical play … Continue reading Head/Lining at The Pleasance (London)
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Netflix & Chill at the Drayton Arms Theatre
Photo by Cam Harle Photography. Tom Stocks pictured Despite the title 'Netflix & Chill' is not a light-hearted sex comedy. There is some sex, and plenty of comedy, but ultimately this is a show about mental health and male suicide. The comedy and the sex both ground the story in a relatable space, but also … Continue reading Netflix & Chill at the Drayton Arms Theatre
‘When It Happens’ and ‘Class’ at the Tristan Bates
"When it happens" image credit: Lexi Clare This year I have the great privilege of getting to cover lots of the Camden Fringe shows, my only regret is that I can't see them all (literally impossible, so many shows running, Londoners check it out, it is a treasure trove of varied goodies) Last night I … Continue reading ‘When It Happens’ and ‘Class’ at the Tristan Bates
True Colours at The Hope Theatre
Those of you that read my interview with Paul Stevens, will know that True Colours enjoyed a short 2-night run at the Hope Theatre. I was able to make the final night (on Monday), and it was well worth crossing London for. True Colours is a comedy, something that is landed quickly and effectively within … Continue reading True Colours at The Hope Theatre
A glimpse inside with Paul Stevens
In this, my latest installment of A Glimpse Inside, I had the great pleasure of speaking to playwright Paul Stevens. Some of you might recognise Paul, as the actor Paul Marlon, who was in the fabulous WWI play The Greater Game last year. We met to talk about his new play True Colours, which will … Continue reading A glimpse inside with Paul Stevens
A glimpse inside with Michael Black
Yesterday I was lucky enough to catch up with Michael Black, whose latest play 'Starved' will be coming to the Bread and Roses theatre at the end of the month. I'm a firm believer that we need more working classes voices on our London stages, and following this chat with Michael I'm now itching to … Continue reading A glimpse inside with Michael Black
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