As the General Election looms, expect to see many suitably themed productions popping up. However maybe not one as devised, and possibly satirical, as this one. Chris New has worked with four actors to create characters and devise a piece of work over four weeks. They all started with nothing and the journey described is quite inspiring and intriguing. They all walked into the rehearsal process with no characters which were developed over the first week, integrated and improvised within the … [Read more...]
The cast of Carrie are an endearing bunch of vocal powerhouses
Anyone knowing the history of the musical Carrie would tell you that anyone putting on a production of it could be called ambitious. I stand by that as I meet Paul Taylor-Mills at a venue in East London where he previews his forthcoming production to myself and others. I may call him ambitious but I also call him aware, intelligent and thoroughly passionate. Carrie can be known as one of musical theatre's memorable flops. It originated at the RSC to lukewarm reviews before prematurely … [Read more...]
Review of No Milk For The Foxes at Camden People’s Theatre
Leading up to the General Election, Camden People’s Theatre are putting on something that needs our attention. Although they are not the only fringe venue attempting political and relevant work, CPT are putting on a festival of productions called ‘The State We’re In’. They are kicking it off with a contemporary, spoken-worded and hip-hop-styled piece called ‘No Milk For The Foxes’. Devised and performed by Conrad Murray and Paul Cree, ‘No Milk For The Foxes’ shows us the lives of two security … [Read more...]
Review of Spamalot at Churchill Theatre Bromley
I've been fortunate enough to see Spamalot in the past but even if I haven't, I would have a good sense of what to expect. Non-sensical silliness. Partly, it was delivered. Being part of the theatre scene, for the past few years, it seems that Spamalot is always around. It’s on tour, then moving to the West End, then going back on tour, then returning to the West End, moving to another West End theatre and then going back on tour, etc, and it’s been the same production that’s been doing so … [Read more...]
Review of Abyss at the Arcola Theatre
From the get-go, you are brought in. You are brought into the lives of three flatmates (friends) and an event that has shaken them deeply. Pay close attention, or you may miss out on the journey you will take with these three perturbed people. Abyss receives its UK premiere at the Arcola Theatre after performing in Berlin and Toronto. This poetic, emotive and physically strong drama written by Maria Milisavljevic encapsulates a story of loss and friendship and the struggle to stay on an … [Read more...]