Tag: Review

DAVID HOYLE: STILL GOT IT…? – REVIEW – AVIVA STUDIOS

30th April 2024

Still Got It is the culmination of David Hoyle’s three weekresidency at Aviva Studios, where friends old and new are brought together for a celebration of avant-garde performance art and old school drag. With guest performances from dance troupe the Glitterbomb Dancers and drag queen Veda Lady, Still Got It is a celebration of David Hoyle’s life, his work, and us … More DAVID HOYLE: STILL GOT IT…? – REVIEW – AVIVA STUDIOS

PIPPIN IN CONCERT – REVIEW – THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE

30th April 2024

Pippin premiered on Broadway in 1972 and in the West End the following year. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Roger O. Hirson, the musical tells the story of Pippin, heir to the throne, as he embarks on a quest to find himself. Now back in London for two nights only, in … More PIPPIN IN CONCERT – REVIEW – THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE

RAGE ROOM – REVIEW – TRAVERSE THEATRE

28th April 2024

This review contains spoilers for the show’s ending. I would usually work around this when reviewing, but it is unfortunately key to the discussion of the show and its flaws.  Going to script-in-hand presentations of plays in early stages of development can be a really rewarding experience. Sometimes you get to see a show that, … More RAGE ROOM – REVIEW – TRAVERSE THEATRE

TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) – REVIEW – CRITERION THEATRE

24th April 2024

What happens when two strangers, both lacking something in life, carry a cake across New  York? If this production is anything to go by, there is one simple answer – MAGIC!  This gorgeous production, originally performed at the Kiln Theatre last December, places the  audience in the heart of New York, ‘the city of dreams’. … More TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) – REVIEW – CRITERION THEATRE

IS THIS THING ON? – REVIEW – CONTACT THEATRE MANCHESTER

21st April 2024

Is This Thing On? is a devised two-hander play from newcomers MissMatch, collaborating with So La Productions for their debut show at the Contact Theatre before touring the North West. Mary (Ellie Campbell) and Liz (Megan Keaveny) are flatmates and best friends grappling with the complexities of artistic expression and personal integrity. Mary, a poet, … More IS THIS THING ON? – REVIEW – CONTACT THEATRE MANCHESTER

1 TENT, 4 GIRLS – REVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE STUDIO

14th April 2024

Talkers & Doers’s 1 Tent, 4 Girls is a show that I hoped to catch at the Edinburgh Fringe last year, so I was excited to have the opportunity to watch the show during its short run at the New Wimbledon Theatre Studio. Co-directed and co-written by Amber Charlie Conroy and Rosalie Roger-Lacan, this is … More 1 TENT, 4 GIRLS – REVIEW – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE STUDIO

PLAYER KINGS – REVIEW- NOËL COWARD THEATRE

14th April 2024

Ian McKellen exceeds all expectations in Robert Icke’s Player Kings, contributing to the riveting exploration of Shakespeare’s Henry IV Parts One and Two. In this modern-dress adaptation, Icke deftly navigates the complexities of patriarchal power struggles, duty versus pleasure, and the damaged psyches of its central characters. Much like the extended plot in Shakespeare’s original plays, Player … More PLAYER KINGS – REVIEW- NOËL COWARD THEATRE

GISELLE: REMIX – REVIEW – PLEASANCE THEATRE

13th April 2024

Experimental, queer, and bold. Returning from its run at the Royal Opera House, the Pleasance Theatre feels like the perfect place for a show that combines the narrative and movement of classical ballet with lipsyncs, cabaret, and the multifaceted world of queer culture. Whilst not very comfortable at times clustered around tables in the space, … More GISELLE: REMIX – REVIEW – PLEASANCE THEATRE

PANSEXUAL PIRATE PREGNANCY – REVIEW – SOHO THEATRE

2nd April 2024

After the success of their last show, Lesbian Space Crime, Airlock Theatre is back with another hilarious and ridiculous show about what it means to have queer and gender euphoria. When Amy asked if I wanted to see Airlock Theatre’s new show, I immediately said, “Sign me up.” Pansexual Pregnant Piracy tells the subverted historical … More PANSEXUAL PIRATE PREGNANCY – REVIEW – SOHO THEATRE

PRISCILLA THE PARTY – REVIEW – HERE @ OUTERNET

31st March 2024

Immersive experiences and shows with immersive twists appear to be the latest trend in the theatre world, with multiple throughout London – of course, the first which spring to mind are Guys & Dolls, and Mamma Mia The Party. Well, now another musical has had a party makeover. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, based on … More PRISCILLA THE PARTY – REVIEW – HERE @ OUTERNET

GRAZIANO DI PRIMA – BELIEVE – MY LIFE ON STAGE – REVIEW – PEACOCK THEATRE

31st March 2024

The show begins with evocative staging: four spotlights illuminate a chair, a pair of dance shoes, a suitcase, and a glitterball. Each item is linked to a part of Graziano Di Prima’s life. Di Prima is Best known for his role as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, Believe – My Life On Stage, is … More GRAZIANO DI PRIMA – BELIEVE – MY LIFE ON STAGE – REVIEW – PEACOCK THEATRE

JUNGLE BOOK – REVIEW – FACTORY INTERNATIONAL

31st March 2024

Re-imagining a classic children’s story as experimental theatre would always be a tall order, but Factory International’s Jungle Book manages to miss the mark for all of its intended audience. Running over Easter weekend, Théâtres de la Ville-Paris’ production of Jungle Book is directed by Robert Wilson, who also provides set and lighting design. The music and lyrics are … More JUNGLE BOOK – REVIEW – FACTORY INTERNATIONAL

2:22 A GHOST STORY – REVIEW – RICHMOND THEATRE

28th March 2024

After several successful transfers within the West End, 2:22 A Ghost Story the gripping tale penned by award-winning writer Danny Robins, known for the hit BBC podcast “The Battersea Poltergeist,” and directed by Matthew Dunster embarks on a UK tour. Set against the backdrop of a haunted house, the play explores the clash between belief … More 2:22 A GHOST STORY – REVIEW – RICHMOND THEATRE

MING MANGLER: MEMBER OF THE TRAGIC CIRCLE – REVIEW – APOLLO THEATRE

27th March 2024

As an enormous Mischief Theatre fan I had high expectations coming into this show, and I’m thrilled to say I was not disappointed. Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle, directed by Hannah Sharkey, is a wonderful addition to the West End and Mischief’s growing repertoire.  Before going to our seats ushers presented us with … More MING MANGLER: MEMBER OF THE TRAGIC CIRCLE – REVIEW – APOLLO THEATRE

BREEDING – REVIEW – KING’S HEAD THEATRE

26th March 2024

How far would you go to have a family? Surprising and heartfelt, Breeding builds in power over the course of 120 minutes. It considers the evolution of the ‘queer family’, the inequalities of adoption/IVF and the changing nature of relationships through hardship and conflicting wants. Written by and starring Barry McStay, the return of Breeding … More BREEDING – REVIEW – KING’S HEAD THEATRE

THE GRAND EXPEDITION: THE INCREDIBLE EDIBLE JOURNEY

23rd March 2024

Pack your suitcases and don your flight goggles – the immersive dining pioneers Gingerline is about to take you on a hot air balloon adventure! London has had an explosion of immersive dining experiences in the recent years, but we can thank the company Gingerline and its founder Suz Mountfort for kicking things off. Gingerline … More THE GRAND EXPEDITION: THE INCREDIBLE EDIBLE JOURNEY

COLD, DARK MATTERS – REVIEW – HOPE THEATRE

23rd March 2024

Greatly assured and flawlessly delivered, this dynamically agitated one-man piece from writer/actor Jack Brownridge Kelly ultimately goes one clever meta-step too far, fumbling at the last. Meaning or sense is confounded in the telling.  Initially crashing on to stage as “himself”, just off the train, ecstatic to have been invited to London’s Hope Theatre (that … More COLD, DARK MATTERS – REVIEW – HOPE THEATRE

A TASTE OF HONEY – REVIEW – ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE MANCHESTER

22nd March 2024

A brilliantly authentic revival, which allows Delaney’s dialogue to shine, with enough alterations to make the restaging worthwhile and optimistic.  A Taste of Honey is a giant in British theatre history and therefore is an especially difficult text to stage well. Initially workshopped by Joan Littlewood and premiering in 1958, A Taste of Honey has enjoyed a long … More A TASTE OF HONEY – REVIEW – ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE MANCHESTER