A speculative insight into the mind of one of America’s most famous writers in Edgar A. Poe’s Last Call, written and performed by Scott Robinson. Caution: spoilers ahead. But spoilers for real events in the life of Edgar Allen Poe – can you have spoilers for things that happened more than 150 years ago? Poe’s […]
SPID take their story of community activism and social change on tour, using a workshop format to reach audiences far beyond their home in Kensal House. How To Make Art That Brings Housing Justice Well this is a first. I haven’t received a certificate for attending any other event I’ve been to in connection with […]
There’s more here than meets the eye in Tender, as Eleanor Tindall’s queer romance returns to the Bush Theatre. Tender For me, one of the strengths of the Bush Theatre‘s programming is its support for the ongoing development of works it has nurtured. It shows a commitment to working with creatives and actors over a […]
We’re all invited to Chunkyz Shisha Lounge as Blue Mist continues its UK tour. Blue Mist Stratford East, it’s been a while! A shockingly long while actually – the last time I came here social distancing was in full force, and I took a seat on the stage for VR theatrical experience Petrichor. I’ve been […]
The Ryan Calais Cameron Season at Catford’s Broadway Theatre kicks off with Last Goal Wins, a play in which it’s all to play for as the last spots on Nigeria’s World Cup squad are decided. Last Goal Wins I had the privilege, before seeing Last Goal Wins yesterday evening, of hearing from some of those […]
NODA MAP push science, science fiction, theatre, pretty much everything to its limits in -320°F, on in London now at Sadler’s Wells Theatre. Japanese Theatre in London: −320°F It’s been a minute since I saw anything at Sadler’s Wells! The original Sadler’s Wells, that is – I’ve been a couple of times now to their […]
A deeply personal dark comedy, The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer gives an insight into intrusive thoughts and anxiety as our protagonist, Eva, does her best to get through the day. The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer Sometimes, in the world of theatre, you need to carve out your own space. That has […]
Shilpa Varma writes and performs Woman Business at the Jack Studio Theatre, following Diya through different stages of womanhood as she balances expectations against her wishes for herself. Woman Business The thing about a well-written solo performance such as this one is that a story can be very specific and yet universal at the same […]
Nine young women make merry tonight, for tomorrow brings with it the rest of their lives, in I Made You a Mixtape by Response Theatre Company. I Made You a Mixtape Music has such a power to bring us back to other times in our life. I Made You a Mixtape, Response Theatre Company’s first […]
The Salterton Arts Review finally makes it to No Such Theatre’s monthly work-in-progress night The Scrap, and enjoys a mix of live music, Play Jams, and traditional scratch performances. No Such Theatre Presents: The Scrap OK, this post has been a long time coming. I was a bit horrified when I went back to my […]
