Little Shadow Theatre’s new show The New Irish Playbook is a collection of six short plays written and directed by Joe O’Neill. The show plays the Camden Fringe at Etcetera Theatre from 30th July - 2nd August. With a running time of 60 minutes, The New Irish Playbook promises to pack in a diverse range... Continue Reading →
Interview: Rachel Salisbury on New Show To the Moon…and back…and back…
Rachel Salisbury’s show To the Moon and back...and back...and back... takes us on her journey from innocent Facebook post to Viral fame along with personal reflections about her search for love. The show plays at the Etcetera Theatre from 18th-22nd August as part of the Camden Fringe. I caught up with Rachel to find out... Continue Reading →
Interview: Jasper Frost on Caged Bird Theatre’s ‘NEON’
Caged Bird Theatre’s new show NEON looks at the value of faith in trying times. It plays at the Lion and Unicorn from 6th - 8th of August as part of the Camden Fringe. I caught up with Director Jasper Frost to talk all thinks Caged Bird Theatre, NEON and theatre... Tell us a little... Continue Reading →
Interview: Chewboy Productions Talk Debut Show EUAN
ChewBoy Productions are new on the London Fringe scene and they’re making their dèbut with EUAN at the Camden Fringe from 30th July - 4th August at the Tristan Bates Theatre. I caught up with founders Georgie and Hal to discuss all things EUAN, the company and theatre...As a new company on the scene, let's... Continue Reading →
Interview: Erika Eva Talks Ekata Theatre & New Show ‘On Mother’s Day’
Ekata Theatre’s new show On Mother’s Day tackles a complex, serious issue with a clear goal in mind: to humanise the individuals awaiting the death penalty. An ensemble piece on capital punishment which is performed in the round, On Mother’s Day will play at The Cockpit Theatre, London from 13th - 16th August as part of... Continue Reading →
Review: The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk (Tour)
Tuesday 20th March 2018 at West Yorkshire Playhouse ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In many ways, The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk defies description, as the comical opening exchange points out - a scene which sees our protagonist bombarded with convoluted attempts to describe his art with words. Based on the story of artist Marc Chagall and the love of... Continue Reading →
Interview (Part II): Matthew Warhurst Talks All Things Theatre
In Part I of my interview with comic talent Matthew Warhurst, we chatted about his role in Falling Pennies’ Doomed Resistance(review here) at the Camden Fringe last year as well as the key moments in his career to date. Here in Part II, Matthew opines on etiquette, inspirations, secret talents and the importance of the... Continue Reading →
Interview (Part I): Matthew Warhurst Talks Doomed Resistance & the Story So Far…
Matthew Warhurst was a hit at last year’s Camden Fringe in the role of Schmidt in Falling Pennies’ Doomed Resistance (review here). Having named him as best supporting actor in a Fringe comedy and my ‘one to watch’ in my end of year round-up (no awards of course, just my glowing, super-shiny praise...read it here),... Continue Reading →
Review: Kneehigh’s The Tin Drum (Tour)
Wednesday 18th October 2017 at West Yorkshire Playhouse. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kneehigh's latest venture is Carl Grose's adaptation of Günter Grass' surreal novel The Tin Drum. It's a whirling frenzy of action and darkness which centres on the woes of the human condition through Oskar, a morose and magnetic youngster refusing to engage with a flawed world.... Continue Reading →
Spotlight on: West Yorkshire Playhouse’s Autumn/Winter Season Top Picks
'West Yorkshire Playhouse's Autumn/ Winter 17 Season is a vibrant collection of diverse stories from across the world, retold by exceptional theatre makers.' -WYP It's official: West Yorkshire Playhouse has a very exciting Autumn/winter season planned... I went along to their launch event yesterday to listen to some of the creators of the line-up, and... Continue Reading →