Sweet Charity is Josie Rourke's farewell production completing her tenure as Artistic Director at The Donmar Warehouse. The piece runs at 2 hours 40 minutes (including an interval) and is a celebration of the swinging 60s. The set is designed by Robert Jones as a homage to Andy Warhol's "silver age" Factory, this works really well with the piece and triumphantly sets … [Read more...]
William Andrews: Willy directed by Hamish MacDougall at Soho Theatre
William Andrews is back at the Soho Theatre with his new show Willy. His last show at the Soho Theatre was 9 years ago and a lot of stuff has happened to him and around him since then, stuff that William feels we ought to know. Life-enhancing stuff? No! Funny? Yes, Oh YES, OH YES! Just go! It's only running for a few days, blink and you'll miss it - so my advice is to … [Read more...]
Bring Them Home at the Vault Festival | Review
On Thursday evening I experienced my first immersive game; I became a player in the much anticipated Bring Them Home, part immersive theatre, part immersive game and part board game. As an invited member representing LondonTheatre1, I wasn't privy to the pre-show communications that you will have as a participant, but as I understand it, the producer allocates parts … [Read more...]
Only Fools, The (Cushty) Dining Experience
From the producers of The Faulty Towers Dining Experience, Interactive Theatre International is back with another immersive dining experience; this time it's a tribute to British Sitcom Only Fools and Horses. The production has a residency at the Edwardian Blu Radisson in Tottenham Court Road, as well as performing up and down the UK in various venues. I grew up … [Read more...]
Peppa Pig’s Adventure at Theatre Royal Haymarket | Review
Peppa Pig and her friends are back in the West End for a limited season with their new show: Peppa Pig's Adventure. Now, as a pre-school entertainment brand, I'd say I'm not your typical audience member, so I invited along my friend and his 4-year-old daughter Bella. Bella had never been to the theatre before so this was a new experience for her. I was also keen to … [Read more...]
The Paper Traveller at Kensington Central Library | Review
Yesterday evening I was at Kensington Central Library taking part in a multi-sensory immersive theatre piece named The Paper Traveller. At around 40 minutes in total - depending on how fast you walk! - the piece is quite short, however, as with all immersive theatre pieces, you get out what you put in. Arriving at the library a performer welcomes me, explains that … [Read more...]
BURGERZ at Hackney Showroom | Review
The Hackney Showroom is the perfect setting for BURGERZ the first full-length theatre show written and performed by Travis Alabanza - trans performer and activist. The performance space is inclusive, offers gender-neutral toilet facilities and provides a home for art and debate. The venue showcases performance and art from underrepresented groups from society; a … [Read more...]
Four Loyalty Cards at The Tristan Bates Theatre | Review
Four Loyalty Cards is a series of 4 monologues written and directed by Jamie Christian. It is currently playing at The Tristan Bates Theatre. The concept is that the four monologues are unconnected apart from a small detail – each character is in the possession of a stamped loyalty card from Café Nero, and each piece begins its story within a Café Nero … [Read more...]
There but for the grace of God (go I) at Soho Theatre | Review
Have you ever googled yourself? Asks Adam Welsh, the protagonist, chief story-teller and subject of There but for the grace of God (go I) which is currently playing a 3-day residency in The Soho Theatre. As you enter the performance space, Adam Welsh is sitting playing computer games on a big screen, the soundtrack is a computerised version of Alan Jackson’s 'what … [Read more...]
Review of Café of the Damned at the Etcetera Theatre
Café of the Damned is the second play in Jim Mannering’s trilogy, the first being Dark Room (some of you may recall my 5-star review last year). In much anticipation, and hopeful that Jim hadn’t fallen prey to “second work syndrome”, I made my way to the Etcetera Theatre to see what Common Denominator’s Café of the Damned had in store for me. And what can I say … [Read more...]
Madagascar The Musical at New Wimbledon Theatre
DreamWorks' Madagascar, the film franchise, has been entertaining kids of all ages since its release in 2005. First came the film, then the animated series and other short films. Fast forward 13 years to July 2018 and LondonTheatre1 has been invited to a sneak peek of what to expect, as well the opportunity to meet some of the cast and creatives of the up and … [Read more...]
The Clementine Show Live at Zedel Crazy Coqs | Review
When I think about puppetry I think about Punch and Judy, Pinocchio, The Muppets, Keith Harris and Orville! Memories from a happy childhood often requiring interaction and shouting at, talking to the puppets! I’m not sure about you, but I rarely connect puppetry with adult entertainment, (Avenue Q being the exception, and to be honest, I haven’t seen that show … [Read more...]