My final MimeLondon outing for 2024 is to Entrañas, an exploration of the human body in all its fragility and wonder. Back to an Old Question: What is Mime, Anyway? If you’re just catching up, this is the third event I’ve been to at MimeLondon (first two here and here). MimeLondon is the successor to […]
Ephemeral Ensemble come to New Diorama Theatre with REWIND, a tribute to South America’s desaparecidos and those who have fought to tell their stories. First Some Background: Argentina’s Desaparecidos Where to start with REWIND? It is a desperately sad, visually impressive work of theatre by Ephemeral Ensemble, based on real events. Ephemeral Ensemble are a […]
Blind Summit take inspiration from real interviews to create The Sex Lives of Puppets, exploring sexuality and sexual wellbeing in all its forms. Content warning: discusses sexual themes, obviously! The Sex Lives of Puppets Two older men describe their sex life in a care home. An actress talks about the importance of being seen as […]
An eery retelling of a Victorian tale of the supernatural, Casting the Runes is a perfect pre-Halloween treat. Casting The Runes My favourite type of horror story does not contain slasher gore or lots of jump scares. I prefer horror in its original sense, where the focus is on creating a sense of fear. A […]
An innovative play at one of London’s newer theatres, Fragments sees history, puppetry, music and acting combined when an Ancient Greek muse is invoked. Euripides’ Lost Play I like a play which is based on solid research. So I was immediately on board when Fragments opened with a scene in an academic office. No, really, […]
A fresh and unexpected approach to storytelling from theatre company Unleash the Llama at VAULT Festival with their fictionalised, historic monologue Five Years With The White Man. A. B. C. Merriman-Labor I had a feeling I was going to like this play when I first read the description. The press release promises “a kaleidoscope of […]
Back for the final edition of the London International Mime Festival, with a range of performances from dance to puppetry to silent films brought to life. London International Mime Festival 2023 I am very sad to say that 2023 marks the final edition of the London International Mime Festival. It has been going since 1977 […]
A review of In The Black Fantastic, an exhibition of art from the African diaspora which addresses racial injustice through myth and science fiction. The brutalist Hayward Gallery gives this art space for contemplation and appreciation. In The Black Fantastic When I want interesting, challenging exhibition programming, the Hayward Gallery is one of my London […]
Two very enjoyable yet very different performances at London’s Barbican theatre have me asking – what is mime, anyway? Ok Tell Me – What Is Mime, Anyway? If this is a question I’m having to ask myself, then the London International Mime Festival seems like a good place to start. Although on the other hand, […]
A review of The Wonderful at Theatre Peckham. This feel-good and fun take on The Wizard of Oz blends a voyage of self-discovery with a cool Afrofuturist aesthetic. The Wonderful I love a good Christmas show. It’s such a good time of year for things that are fun, creative, and don’t take themselves too seriously. […]
