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 […]
With pink wings and a wicked sense of humour, Party Favour turns birthday entertainment into something far more revealing. Party Favour I went into Party Favour with a feeling of cautious optimism, something I tend to reserve for small-scale solo work. I’ve seen enough fringe experiments to know that “bold” can mean “proceed with caution”. […]
Sparks fly in the National Theatre’s production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, thanks to the chemistry between its leads. Les Liaisons Dangereuses What is it these days with the National Theatre? It can’t be that every play, if produced in a fitting manner, is naturally three hours long. So what gives? Unless it’s me? Maybe going […]
Secrets will out in Kit Withington’s Heart Wall, a drama which explores the cost of grief and silence. Heart Wall Heart Wall begins before it begins. As you enter, you’re invited to scan a QR code, add a karaoke song to the list and – if you’re feeling brave – perform it. It’s a generous, […]
