Tuesday 25th July 2023 at Arcola Theatre, London. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewer: Charlotte Dawes As society grapples with the complexities of maintaining community roots during redevelopment, Union offers a compelling perspective of the gentrification happening around us in London. Directed by Wiebke Green, Union tackles this multi-faceted process through Saskia, played by Dominique Tipper, a property developer... Continue Reading →
Interview: Suchandrika Chakrabarti talks “Doomscrolling”
July 2023 Following recent writing credits on “Have I Got News for You” and a host of Radio 4 comedy shows, Suchandrika Chakrabarti is heading back to the stage with a new show. “Doomscrolling” will be at the Camden Comedy Club on the 24th and 26th August and looks at our relationship with headlines and... Continue Reading →
Interview: Bryan Oliver talks “Scavengers”
July 2023 Writer and Director Bryan Oliver is set to bring new work “Scavengers” to the Camden Fringe in August. Telling the tale of a post- apocalyptic world in which a group of scavengers battle to survive in overwhelming circumstances, the show will play at the Etcetera Theatre from the 16th - 20th August. Here,... Continue Reading →
Interview: Joe Kirkwood talks “A Guide to Therapy for Terrible People”
July 2023 Joe Kirkwood, shortlisted earlier this year for Brighton Fringe’s Best Newcomer Award, is bringing “A Guide to Therapy for Terrible People" to the Camden Fringe. This one-man stand up show will play at Aces and Eights on August 2nd, so I caught up with Joe ahead of the London gig to talk all... Continue Reading →
Interview: Aaron Weight talks “Spin-a-Play”
July 2023 Aaron Weight is Director and Producer of improvised comedy group Insert Laughter Here. The group are making their London debut this August at the Camden Fringe with Spin-a-Play: a show which sees a spinning wheel and audience suggestions at the heart of each performance. “Spin-a-Play” will be at The Museum of Comedy on... Continue Reading →
Interview: Valery Reva talks “in|Secure”
July 2023 This August, Ukrainian writer-performer Valery Reva is bringing “in|Secure” to The Lion and Unicorn Theatre (18-19 August). This new one-woman show explores the theme of guilt in relation to the War in Ukraine, with Valery taking stories directly from wartime experiences of friends. The play offers “an unsanitised version of an ongoing, brutal... Continue Reading →
Interview: Cova Camblor talks “Maybe I do…?”
June 2023 Writer and performer Cova Camblor is set to bring a new comedy to the Camden Fringe in August. A solo show about love, lust and language barriers, “Maybe I do…?” tells the tale of a Spanish woman who agrees to marry and Englishman via zoom… with some twists along the way. The show... Continue Reading →
Interview: Lauren Stones talks “Pink Elephants”
June 2023 Friendship, loss, life’s brutal realities and one pretty bad acid trip are all features of promising new work from writer and actor Lauren Stones. “Pink Elephants” will play at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre from 16th - 19th August as part of the Camden Fringe and here, Lauren chats about the show’s style... Continue Reading →
Interview: Kayleigh Jones talks “I Fed My Dad to a Pelican”
June 2023 “I Fed my Dad to a Pelican”, as far as show names go, is sure to grab some attention. Kayleigh Jones brings this intriguing stand-up show to the Camden Fringe this year, playing at the Camden Comedy Club on 24th August. Here, Kayleigh chats about the show, the beauty of taking inspiration from... Continue Reading →
Interview: Craig Henry talks “Assessment Centre”
June 2023 Writer and Director Craig Henry is bringing new work to the Camden Fringe this year with the comedy-drama “Assessment Centre”. The show, exploring how far we can be pushed and our relationship with the inevitable, will play at Etcetera Theatre on 8th, 12th and 13th August. Here, Craig chats about the show, his... Continue Reading →