The Parentheticals’ show Improdyssey returns to the Camden Fringe this year to entertain and delight audiences with an interactive, fully improvised show which will take both characters and audiences on quirky quests - it plays the Camden Fringe at the Etcetera Theatre 3rd - 5th August. I caught up with Brendan Way to talk all... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Following the success of their debut show Flood (review here), Paper Creatures Theatre are back! Show number two for the company founded by Jon Tozzi and Nathan Coenen sees them explore the topical and vital subject of mental health from an angle more authentic and hard-hitting than might usually be found on our stages. Through the... Continue Reading →
February 2018 The ability of good design to capture different worlds, times and moods can make a production brilliant... a rickety or poorly conceived design can break a production by the same token. The resourceful minds behind extravagant, clever or intricate designs are names we should all know, so here’s a run down of my... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
In Part I of my interview with Eva McKenna (read it here), we chatted about her role in Be My Baby and her career to date. Here in Part II, Eva and I talk about all things theatre - including some candid truths about the difficulties facing up and coming actors and some glorious on... Continue Reading →
Always Time For Theatre 