From the moment you enter the theatre, Madagascar promises to be a colourful cavalcade of fun. The design is big, bold and beautiful - capturing the bright energy of the movie as though the set and costumes had been pulled straight from the screen. Matt Terry, as Alex, really shines. His voice is … [Read more...]
Jane Austen’s Persuasion at the Playground Theatre | Review
With an increasingly solid reputation for good work and solid material selections, Theatre6 continue this trend with their new adaptation of Jane Austen's final novel Persuasion. Celebrating 200 years since its publication, Stephanie Dale has done a great job of adapting the text, condensing a story … [Read more...]
Protocol Theatre presents: Rabbit by Nina Raine | Review
Protocol Theatre make their London debut with this zesty production of Nina Raine's first work. The bulk of the action takes place around a reserved restaurant table as central character Bella brings together an assortment of her nearest and dearest friends, most of whom have never met, to see in … [Read more...]
Review of Jinkx Sings Everything! at Leicester Square Theatre
A buzz of excitement fills the air as you enter the Leicester Square Theatre's main auditorium and with good reason, one of America's Next Drag Superstars is in town. With her one-woman show, Jinkx Sings Everything!, Jinkx Monsoon proposes one of the most unpredictable nights of cabaret comedy this … [Read more...]
Review of COMING CLEAN: Life As A Naked House Cleaner
As a fan of theatre, and anything that might come under that umbrella, I do my best to see a wide range of genres and styles of performance. Despite this, nothing I’ve seen before can quite compare to Coming Clean: Life as a Naked House Cleaner. Performed by Ethan Mechare, at a secret location in … [Read more...]
Review of Spamalot at The Mercury Theatre Colchester
Monty Python's Spamalot at the Mercury Theatre is a solid production of classic, well-loved material. First opening on Broadway in February 2005, this production has had a few slight tweaks to keep it up to date and relevant to the 2017 British audience it is playing to. Daniel Buckroyd's … [Read more...]
Just These, Please are an exciting foursome presenting new sketch comedy
Just These, Please are an exciting foursome presenting new sketch comedy at the Canal Cafe Theatre. Opening with the 'Animal Kingdom AGM', a concept I'd love to see them develop even further, the status quo for their show is established and riddled with clever gags and hilarious … [Read more...]