Wednesday 4th May 2022 at Park Theatre, London. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewer: Jonathan Walfisz As I entered to see Pickle, I couldn’t help but notice a few familiar faces in the queue. I grew up in Edgware and North West London Jewry is a small world. I was immediately offered a sweet and a (fake) shot of... Continue Reading →
Review: Rice and Peas at Metal Culture, Chalkwell Hall
Thursday 28th April 2022 at Metal culture, Chalkwell Hall. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewer: Maygan Forbes A delightful treat nestled away in the corner of an unsuspecting cultural hub, ‘Rice and Peas’ deserves recognition that spans a lifetime! When I first read the description I thought, surely not?! A play that celebrates Grenadian heritage and culture whilst serving... Continue Reading →
Review: Scab at the White Bear Theatre
Tuesday 26th April 2022 at the White Bear Theatre. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewer: Maygan Forbes Through an exploration of class, loneliness, PTSD, and the after treatment of soldiers once they leave the army, we arrive at Scab. An unexpectedly, poignant and bittersweet one man show that delves into the psyche of a disenfranchised young man searching for... Continue Reading →
Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Touring)
Tuesday 13th April 2022 at Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a particularly exemplary adaptation. In the hands of Simon Stephens as adaptor and Marianne Elliott as director, it takes its source material - the brilliant best-selling novel by Mark Haddon - and transforms... Continue Reading →
Spotlight on: Theatre Tour and Tea at York Theatre Royal
April 2022 - York Theatre Royal On October 1st, 1744, Thomas Keregan founded a theatre on the site of the current York Theatre Royal. As the first permanent theatre in York, it paved the way to our enjoyment of theatre of all kinds well over two hundred years later. So with a history beginning way... Continue Reading →
Review: The Seabreeze Calls Me at The Bridge House Theatre
Sunday 10th April 2022 at The Gate House Theatre, London. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewer: Jonathan Walfisz Is it easier to perform for a small or large crowd? Every actor will have their own answer, but I’m sure few would be as comfortable giving such intimate and visceral performances as Louise Catherwood and Lewis Williams gave in “The... Continue Reading →
Review: Fighting Irish at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
Tuesday 5th April 2022 at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewer: Maygan Forbes Fighting Irish begins and ends with a punch. A passionate display of pride and identity, the McGough family is at the heart and soul of the boxing ring. “Conflict puts a magnifying glass on identity”. One family, a boxing ring, larger than... Continue Reading →
Review: Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Leeds Playhouse
Wednesday 6th April 2022 at Leeds Playhouse. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Some characters just have that intoxicating blend of chutzpah and charisma that can carry an entire show in the right hands. And some performers are their own spotlight, and this performance is a prime example of what that looks like as Hedwig meets Divina De Campo and... Continue Reading →
Review: School of Rock (Touring)
Monday 4th April 2022 at Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This stage adaptation of the popular 2003 film is a treat. Not just because it features a cracking cast, but because it features a fantastic group of multi-talented young actor-musos who play their instruments live each night while telling us a witty and... Continue Reading →
Review: Jewish Hollywood
Saturday 19th March 2022, Upstairs at the Gatehouse. Reviewer: Jonathan Walfisz ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When I was a teenager, I was taken to a production of Spamalot, the Monty Python musical. Already a fan of the soundtrack, the decision to alter one of the songs was immediately apparent. Clearly afraid of offending too much, the song "You... Continue Reading →