Anguis tells the story of 2 women, from different times but both with their own struggles, in particular about perception. One is Cleopatra, released from her afterlife for the purpose of the interview and the other is Dr Kate Williams, a Doctor facing being struck off for her negligence. Set in a recording studio Dr Williams is interviewing Cleo. The
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This brand new promenade adaptation of Victor Hugo’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” set in the grounds of Saint Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, captures the heart of the original story beautifully, whilst remaining entertaining, original and thoroughly immersive. The cast set the scene with musical accompaniment and powerful storytelling, luring us into 1482 Paris, where the story takes place.The talented
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Equus tells the story of a 17 year old boy, Alan Strang, who has blinded 6 horses. To save him from imprisonment Magistrate Hesther Salomon enlists the help of Psychiatrist, Martin Dysart. Through the relationship of Strang and Dysart’s developing, Equus looks at the treatment of children, in particular those who have carried out sadists acts, by psychiatrists. It looks
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Belt Up are an A Capella group who were featured on SkyOne’s Sing:Ultimate A Capella. They feature Wallis McDowall, Lara de Belder, Nic Chippetta, Brian Raftery, Ed Court and Macaulay Nicholson. The song choice throughout the night was varied from an Abba Medley to Justin Bieber’s Despacito. There were also some inspired mash ups including a mega 90’s one where
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Fiver is the latest new British Musical to hit the Southwark Playhouse. It s a clever concept which follows the journey of a £5 note, from a buskers hat to a newsagents til and from a school boys pocket to a collection pot at a baby shower. The concept itself worked brilliantly, it enabled the show to have multiple characters
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On Your Feet tells the story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, from their early days in Cuba to how they made it big in the USA and then how tough times hit and the determination that saw them through it, together. The thing that really strikes you about On Your Feet is the energy that this show has. From the
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Whilst I’ve had comfier rides on a mid-July, peak time underground train – seating aside – I was very impressed and moved by Bare: A Pop Opera. The stellar cast sells this show almost conditionally – I’m not sure I would’ve appreciated the show as much had the cast not been so absolutely wickedly talented. Every person on stage was
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The Bridge House Theatre located in Penge is a beautifully intimate space to witness magic produced by the cast and creatives of Twelfth Night. Walking into this bar/ restaurant, I wasn’t really sure what to expect from this production but I can honestly say that I was blown away. I don’t want to give too much away with fine details
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There is a new superhero on the block and finally she is female!! Vulvarine is a musical which tells of Bryony Buckle, an average office worker who lives in High Wycombe. She spends her days lusting after her colleague Orson Bloom and talking to her cat, Elton. However after a trip to the GP for her cough which resulted in
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The Woman in Black has reached its 30th Anniversary at the Fortune Theatre and I went along to find out what I was missing all this time. The show is partially a show within a show. It tells of Arthur Kipps who wants to tell his tale about his journey to Crythin Gifford to sort the affairs of his client Alice Drablow
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