In describing its adaptation of Thérèse Raquin as radical, Theatre Bench is actually showing a certain conformity to the author of this great and disturbing nineteenth century French novel. Like its author Emile Zola, the book was indeed viewed as radical and more when it was published in 1867. Now, in clutching the thing by its rough, passionate roots, Nona Shepphard’s re-working is following that lead with great fidelity. Shocker though it was, Zola’s ghastly lust-story rapidly became a … [Read more...]
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Review of Grim: A new Musical at the Charing Cross Theatre
Have you ever wondered what is the strongest force in the universe, love or death? Well, thanks to the creative talents behind Grim: a New musical, currently playing at the Charing Cross Theatre, you can finally find out. An opening scene that revolves around the death of a baby in a house fire wouldn’t strike everybody as the best way to start a love story, but this is the catalyst for Death who is unable to understand human emotions. Transforming herself into Grim (Roseanna Christoforou), … [Read more...]
Review of The Five Stages of Waiting at Tristan Bates Theatre
The Five Stages of Waiting is playing at the Tristan Bates Theatre from Monday 4th to Saturday 9th August 2014, as part of the Camden Fringe Festival. The aim of the festival is to give anyone the chance to perform and showcase their talents from very experienced performers and companies, to ambitious newcomers. The Five Stages of Waiting was written by Caro Dixey in 2011 and was chosen to be developed as a full production for the Camden Fringe by Vertical Line Theatre. The idea behind the … [Read more...]
Alice Through The Looking Glass Promenade Version Review
I will be honest and say that an immersive, family orientated show is not something that immediately appeals. So imagine my shock when I left Iris Theatre’s phenomenal production of Alice Through The Looking Glass completely buzzing. Our story begins with Mrs Grey in a state of madness. When the mirror smashes and she is pulled through to the other side it’s up to a young Alice to make her way across the giant chess board, with a little help from some familiar characters, to save Mrs Grey … [Read more...]
Marry Me a Little review St James’ Studio
The first time I went to St. James’ Theatre to see Urinetown I raved about this lovely venue only 10 minutes walk from Victoria, recently I made a return visit, but this time to the fantastically intimate St. James’ Studio. I was attending Marry Me a Little, a revue featuring only two actors Simon Bailey (I Can’t Sing) and Laura Pitt-Pulford (The Light Princess) and songs written by Stephen Sondheim. The songs featured in Marry Me a Little were written early in Sondheim’s career and were … [Read more...]