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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
The Little Pony by Paco Bezerra at Cervantes Theatre
The Little Pony is part of the New Spanish Playwriting season currently taking place at Cervantes Theatre in Southwark. Originally penned by Paco Bezerra, award-winning Spanish playwright, the play has been translated into English by Marion Peter Holt and Directed by Paula Paz and is currently … [Read more...]
Review of Bingo by Alan Flanagan at the Pleasance Theatre
Bingo is playing at The Pleasance until the 24th June. Produced by SLAM the piece is a 60-minute monologue both written and performed by Alan Flanagan. The piece is delivered with passion, care and integrity and is really pacey, it really felt like I was only in watching the performance for about 25 … [Read more...]
Review of Joan, Babs & Shelagh Too at Tara Theatre
"When you take revolution out of art it's meaningless" pronounces Gemskii as she portrays Joan Littlewood in her one-woman tour-de-force production Joan, Bab's & Shelagh Too. The production is currently running in various venues up and down the breadth of the UK and on the 23rd May 2018, Tara … [Read more...]