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 →
Review: Spy for Spy at Riverside Studios, London
Tuesday, 20th June 2023 at Riverside Studios, London. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewer: Emma Dorfman Note: one minor spoiler below… Spy for Spy derives from an important, dramaturgically tight, concept: ‘love on shuffle’. The idea is that life, and our memories of life’s events, don’t occur in a linear fashion. So why should we present this on stage—a... Continue Reading →
Review:The Commitments (Touring)
Monday, 19th June 2023 at Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Featuring one of the best selections of hits going in a musical right now, Roddy Doyle’s The Commitments (based on the novel of the same name) offers plenty of toe-tapping entertainment. Set in Dublin, where a bunch of youngsters seek to bring soul... Continue Reading →
Interview: Sam Burkett talks “You’re Alright”
June 2023 Sam Burkett has been very busy. When it comes to the new dance comedy show “You’re Alright”, they’ve been writing, directing, choreographing and performing - so, very busy! The show is set to play the Camden Fringe this August, more specifically, playing at the Camden People’s Theatre from July 31st - 3rd August.... Continue Reading →
Interview: Elena Sirett talks “Maenad”
June 2023 Writer, performer and producer Elena Sirett brings the solo folk-punk musical “Maenad” to the Camden Fringe this year. “Maenad” is set to play at Camden People’s Theatre from 4th - 6th August and here, Elena chats about the show, accessibility when it comes to funding, and the advice garnered via a tarot read... Continue Reading →
Interview: Lulu McClatchy talks SuperGirly: Return of the Pop Princess
June 2023 This August, Lulu McClatchy brings pop parody show “SuperGirly: Return of the Pop Princess” to the Camden Fringe. The show is set to play at the Camden Comedy Club from 14th-17th August and promises a generous dose of pop-themed micky-taking. Here, Lulu chats about the show, influences and advice for those starting out.... Continue Reading →
Interview: Joan Villafañe talks CONVICTED FLOWER
June 2023 Among the offerings at the Camden Fringe this year is the English premiere of “CONVICTED FLOWER”, a powerful drama inspired by the character of Roberta in the Puerto Rican play “Flor de Presidio” by Juan González-Bonilla. Playing at the Etcetera Theatre from 25th -27th August, the show explores the story of an extraordinary... Continue Reading →
Review: The Bodyguard, The Musical (Touring)
Monday, 12th June 2023 at Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another crowd-pleasing screen-to-stage musical? Yes indeed, and The Bodyguard, The Musical is an impressive stage rendition of the hit 1992 Warner Brothers film. Promising romance and danger and fantastic Whitney Houston hits throughout, this show goes all out in the name of entertainment.... Continue Reading →
Interview: Suzie Houlihan & Katie Alexander talk “Over Influenced”
June 2023 Heading to the Camden Fringe this August is hard-hitting feminist comedy “Over Influenced”, a sharp look at celebrity and influencer culture which plays at both the Canal Café Theatre (11th - 13th) and the Etcetera Theatre (25th - 27th). Suzie Houlihan and Katie Alexander star in this dark comedy with grown-up themes to... Continue Reading →