Derrière On A G String
Derriere on a G String is a comedy meets dance show all set to iconic pieces of classical music. The show packs together 20+ sketches and uses music everyone recognises along with a huge assortment of characters and scenarios. The sketches vary widely in subject matter yet all feel oddly relatable, from a simple ‘day […]
I Was A Teenage She-Devil at The Other Palace
When I saw I was A Teenage She Devil described as a ‘queer 80s horror comedy rock musical,’ I knew that this was a show I needed to see. The show follows Nancy Nelson, a bullied outside whose desperate plea for help is answered by Satan himself, transforming her into the revenge fuelled rock chick. […]
Spanish Oranges at Playground Theatre
Spanish Oranges at the Playground Theatre by Alba Arikha is a pacey drama that at surface level offers a subject matter perhaps many have seen before – the breakdown of a marriage. However, Arikha’s words provide an inspired new take on this – what contemporary fame, being chronically online vs offline, and being “cancelled” adds […]
1.17am or Until The Words Run Out
I had the pleasure of seeing the recent production of 1.17am, Or Until the Words Run Out staged at the Finborough Theatre Thursday night. Zoe Hunter Gordon’s text, directed astutely by Sarah Stacey – tackles the relationship of two not quite yet estranged friends Katie (Catherine Ashdown) and Roni (Eileen Duffy) when the latter confronts […]
The Constant Cold at Baron’s Court Theatre
The Constant Cold is a new piece of writing by Zoe Cooper. It tells of 3 housemates and their reactions when one of them, Megan, returns home certain that she has been followed. With Lalya trying to support her and Ethan dismissing her fears the night soon escalates leading to a chilling climax. The story […]
Scouts! The Musical at Upstairs at The Gatehouse
Having heard a lot about Gigglemug, the producers of Scouts on the musical theatre grapevine I was excited to finally get an opportunity to check out their work. Scouts tells of the annual Scouting Games where individual’s Scouting skills are put to the test. However not all Scouts are as honourable as they may appear […]
The Empire Strips Back at Riverside Studio
The Empire Strips Back transports London audience to a galaxy far far away to a world where the Star Wars characters you know and love are live on stage…performing burlesque. Throughout the show we meet iconic Star Wars characters from Luke Skywalker to Jabba The Hut and from Princess Leia through to Storm Troopers this […]
Supersonic Man at Southwark Playhouse
Supersonic Man is the latest new British Musical to hit Southwark Playhouse. It tells of Adam, a witty and rebellious young guy who wears bright pink hot pants to Pride and is running the London marathon who gets diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. We follow him and his partner Darryl as he comes to terms […]
Stiletto at Charing Cross Theatre
Lulled into thinking I was off to see a musical about shoes I headed to see new musical Stiletto at Charing Cross Theatre. The word stiletto actually originates from Italian and refers to a small dagger with a slender blade…much for fitting for the show. Stiletto is set in 18th Century Venice where boys are […]
The Society for New Cuisine
An intriguing stew of dating anecdotes, Buddhist teachings and medical horror, The Society for New Cuisine has morsels of creative genius but overall hasn’t quite worked out what sort of play it wants to be. Written and performed by Chris Fung, this 70-minute one hander bursts into the black box space with a chaotic menu; […]