KINKY BOOTS – Understudy Craig Thomas takes on the role of Lola
2017 is the year that I plan to do my best to bring understudies to the forefront of theatre. If I can get to see a show when an understudy is performing, then I intend to write about it because it can be a thankless task, for a performer to take on a leading role […]
REVIEW: The Albatross 3rd and Main (Park Theatre) ★★★★
After a successful run at the Emporium Theatre in Brighton, Simon David Eden brings his dark comedy to the Park Theatre. Inspired by Sam Shepard’s work, Eden’s play is quintessentially American, taking place in a run-down convenience store in small-town Massachusetts that has not seen any customers in a long time. Debt-ridden store owner Gene […]
REVIEW: In the Depths of Dead Love (Print Room at the Coronet) ★★★
The most exciting aspect of the world premiere of Howard Barker’s new play is the “Yellowface” controversy. There was a quiet group of protesters on press night, opposite the theatre, holding up placards and handing out flyers to express their dismay. A play that is set in ancient China with characters called Mr Chin, Lady […]
REVIEW: Lord of Thrones – The 10th Annual London 50 hour Improvathon (Wilton’s Music Hall) ★★★★
The 10th annual London 50 hour Improvathon is an improvised story in twenty five, two hour long sections. Performed by a delicious group of young talented actors. It is hilarious, warm hearted and a laugh a second. The two, two hour sections that I witnessed were hilarious. Even the hardcore blanket wrapped sections of the […]
Madalena Alberto to play Live at Zedel next month
Madalena Alberto, one of West End’s top leading ladies, is performing at Brasserie Zédel on the 23rd February, 7pm. A unique intimate evening where she’ll perform songs from shows that have marked her career – including EVITA, LES MISERÁBLES and PIAF – as well as a personal take on some of her favourite pop songs […]