Rachel is a Local Government officer, travel enthusiast and theatre fan! She’s an official reviewer for LIT!
FLIP! takes the audience on an exhilarating journey into the intricate world of social media, examining the ever-evolving digital world. We meet Carleen and Crystal (Leah St Luce and Jadesola Odunjo), a content-creating duo and inseparable best friends, who desire to become famous influencers! Their latest post pushes boundaries, but on FLIP!, a new social … More FLIP! – REVIEW – SOHO THEATRE
Jonathan Harvey’s Beautiful Thing is a moving, queer love story which has resonated with audiences since its premiere back in 1993 at Bush Theatre. Harvey’s play has been commended for its humour, uplifting moments, and its authentic portrayal of love in the face of adversity. Thirty years later, Beautiful Thing has returned to London under … More BEAUTIFUL THING – REVIEW – THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST
On June 22, 1948, the HMT Empire Windrush brought over 400 passengers from various Caribbean islands to the UK to help labour shortages following World War II. Referred to as the Windrush generation, they arrived in the UK between 1948 and 1971, working manual jobs that have contributed greatly to Britain. I had the pleasure … More WINDRUSH 75 – REVIEW – ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Rachel chats to Jadesola Odunjo who is starring in School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play which opens on the 8th of June at Lyric Hammersmith. Hi Jadesola! Congratulations on your stage debut! How are you feeling ahead of School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play? Hi! And thank you so much! I … More INTERVIEW – JADESOLA ODUNJO FROM SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY
Touring since 2002, Giffords Circus stands as one of the most unique cultural events in the UK. The circus returns this summer, ready for audiences to immerse themselves in two hours of chaotic fun, extraordinary talent, and pure joy! Located at the stunning Chiswick House, the gardens have been decorated with large white tents and … More LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS – REVIEW – GIFFORDS CIRCUS
Post Sex Spagbol is a hilarious, honest, and unfiltered exploration of womanhood. When Krissy begins a new job as a counsellor and sex-ed teacher at an all-girls boarding school, she deliberately offers questionable advice. As Krissy shares a myriad of sex myths with her innocent Year 8 pupils, we learn her absurd teaching is a … More REVIEW – POST SEX SPAGBOL – VAULT FESTIVAL
The Mill at Sonning’s latest production of We’ll Always Have Paris is a light-hearted, humoured play exploring friendship and the desire to seize life. Written by Jill Hyem, the story follows three old school friends, who differ in character, but all share the same desire to “escape and live life to the full”. Former headmistress … More REVIEW – WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS – MILL AT SONNING
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” The musical drama, On The Ropes, premiered at Park Theatre, sharing the remarkable story of former boxer Vernon Vanriel. Co-written by Vanriel and Dougie Blaxland and directed by Anastasia Osei-Kuffour, this autobiographical play depicts the rise and fall of one of the prominent Black British boxers of … More REVIEW – ON THE ROPES – PARK THEATRE
We’re a bunch of theatre loving peeps here at Lost in Theatreland, so when we love a show – it becomes our whole personality and we won’t stop talking about it to everyone that will listen, and also those that won’t. 2022 was a year of incredible theatre, and it was the beginning of this … More OUR FAVOURITE SHOWS OF 2022
Intermission Youth Theatre (IYT) has put on a unique adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s much-loved plays, A Midsummer’s Night Dream. MSND is a retelling of the Shakespearean classic with a contemporary twist. The show begins with the audience learning about the new drug on the block called ‘MSND’. Once taken, it is believed to grant the ability … More REVIEW – MSND – CHELSEA THEATRE
Rachel catches up with Deli Segal, creator and performer of the one person show, Pickle. which opens at Park Theatre next week as part of their ‘Make Mine a Double’ Season. Hi Deli! How are you feeling ahead of the show? Hi there! We’re in our second week of rehearsals now so I’m feeling extremely … More INTERVIEW – DELI SEGAL WRITER AND PERFORMER OF PICKLE
A Butcher of Distinction is a gripping play with unexpected turns and certainly not for the faint hearted! Rob Hayes’ dark and witty comedy play set in a basement takes place in the most fitting theatre space -a pub basement! Directed by Macadie Amoroso and performed at Barons Court Theatre, the story follows orphaned twins, … More REVIEW – A BUTCHER OF DISTINCTION – BARON’S COURT THEATRE
The South African Road Trip’s ‘Good Hope’ heads to London for an exuberant and entertaining musical experience, celebrating traditional South African culture. The Good Hope ensemble is led by eight men of the Khayelitsha United Mambazo Choir and four renowned female Xhosa singers. They are accompanied by two imposing South-African musicians. The performers who hail from … More REVIEW – SOUTH AFRICAN ROAD TRIP’S GOOD HOPE – PEACOCK THEATRE
Rachel catches up with Phil Bartlett, the Artistic Director of the Hope Theatre. Phil is currently directing The Moors, which opens at the Hope Theatre tonight! Hi Phil! How has your time as Artistic Director at Hope Theatre been? I’ve been at the Hope for a year now and it’s been great fun, and certainly … More INTERVIEW – PHIL BARTLETT DIRECTOR OF THE MOORS
Rachel catches up with Olivia Jacobs, the director of The Canterville Ghost which opens at the Southwark Playhouse this week! Hi Olivia, how is everyone feeling ahead of opening night? I think we’re a good mix of nervous and excited – it’s a really exciting production to be part of, and we can’t wait for … More INTERVIEW – OLIVIA JACOBS DIRECTOR OF THE CANTERVILLE GHOST
The multi-award-winning musical, The Bands Visit, headed to Donmar Warehouse for its European premiere. With music and lyrics by David Yazbek and book by Itamar Moses, this stage musical is an absolute joy to experience! The story begins with an Egyptian Police Band scheduled to play a concert in Israel. Due to a language mix-up, … More REVIEW – THE BAND’S VISIT – DONMAR WAREHOUSE
Rachel catches up wit Sky Frances who is currently making their professional debut in Outbox Theatre’s Groove. Hi Sky. Congratulations on your first professional stage debut! How are you feeling ahead of opening night? Hello! Thank you so much. I am feeling everything, nervous, excited and extremely grateful. Groove is such a beautiful show to … More INTERVIEW – SKY FRANCES FROM OUTBOX THEATRE’S GROOVE
The Snail House is the first play of the Autumn season at Hampstead Theatre. It is also director and writer, Richard Eyre’s debut play. The story follows Sir Dr Neil Marriot (Vincent Franklin), as he celebrates his birthday by throwing a lavish party. Amongst the fine dining, champagne, and his children’s squabbles, there is a … More REVIEW – THE SNAIL HOUSE – HAMPSTEAD THEATRE
Drum is a retelling of two emerging Ghanaian creatives, who meet for the first time. As they reminisce of home, share music and debate about politics, Jacob Roberts-Mensah’s play is an ode to Ghana, a celebration of the history and the culture. Walking into the theatre, a compilation of Ghanaian highlife plays. The setting is … More REVIEW – DRUM – OMNIBUS THEATRE
Dael Orlandersmith’s Pulitzer Prize nominated play Yellowman heads to London for its first major revival since its premiere in 2004. Yellowman follows the love story between Alma, a dark-skinned Black woman and Eugene, a lighter skinned Black man. The play explores the impact and trauma developed from the colourism faced in their Deep South African … More REVIEW – YELLOWMAN – ORANGE TREE THEATRE
