REVIEW: SCO Grieg Piano Concerto
Reading Time: 2 minutesMajestic - Lu created a sense of urgency throughout throughout, making it so that I couldn’t take my eyes off of the keys for fear of missing even the smallest of moments
Month November 2024
In Conversation with: Coral Bevan
Reading Time: 3 minutesCoral Bevan, tell us about Fisherman Jon (the show), your latest project. Fisherman Jon is a simple soul who has lived upon the waves, his whole life. Though he may seem content on his little boat, there…
REVIEW: Mother Tongue
Reading Time: 2 minutes“The composition embodies language as both intimate and shared, a timeless link between past heritage and present innovation.” The evening of November 6th at the Royal Festival Hall was marked by an ambitious and varied program, with…
REVIEW: L’ Addition
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Forced Entertainment’s naughty love letter to theatre” Two actors onstage: one as a restaurant customer, the other as a waiter, pouring wine into a glass. After a taste, the glass overflows, spilling wine across the table. The…
REVIEW: Juno Birch: Probed
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is your classic one woman stand-up comedy show starring a glamorous alien from out of space. Sprinkle in a few music numbers, lots of camp, and a large blonde beehive, and you have a uniquely Juno Birch show. If you are not already familiar with Juno Birch, she is a drag queen from Manchester who has amassed over a million combined followers on Youtube and Instagram thanks to her iconic look, witty humour, and appearances with other famous drag queens such as Trixie Mattel. She has brought her new show to Soho Theatre following on from previous successful shows including “Attack of the stunning” which she toured around the world.
REVIEW: Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
Reading Time: 2 minutesAngels in America: Millennium Approaches follows the story of two couples, one gay and the other straight. Louis Ironson and Prior Walter struggle with being together through sickness and the very real possibility of loss. Louis still hides his homosexuality from his Jewish family and walks away when things get tough. On the other hand, you have Joe and Harper Pitt, the boring Mormon husband and wife whose marriage is falling apart. Harper is deeply unhappy and addicted to Valium whilst Joe keeps a big secret even from himself. Although it is fully centred around the AIDS crisis, I heard much laughter from the audience for such an emotionally themed play.
In Conversation with Robbie Gordon and Jack Nurse
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe sat down with co-directors Robbie Gordon and Jack Nurse (with a special visit from writer Owen Sutcliffe) ahead of their show Òran coming to London Pleasance from 11-13th November 2024.
REVIEW: Diary of a Gay Disaster
Reading Time: 2 minutesThey reclaimed the word disaster for fear of the outcome, but they didn’t need to because Rachael Mailer’s “Diary of a Gay Disaster” is nothing short of a hit musical that I want playing on repeat on my Spotify. Diving into the nuanced experience of all things queer this 70 minute show will have you laughing all the way through with its comical lyrics and outstanding ensemble.
REVIEW: Barbra & Liza Live!
Reading Time: 2 minutesIntrigued? It’s Barbra & Liza Live! a night of show tunes and glittery tops. Steven Brinberg brings sophistication and a fierce bob to his renowned Barbra impression, and Rick Skye’s vocals and style brought Liza Minnelli straight into the Charring Cross Theatre.
REVIEW: Bibi Club – Feu de garde
Reading Time: 2 minutesMontreal’s own Bibi Club brought their unique sound to Edinburgh as the first stop on their brief, three part UK tour promoting their latest album Feu De Garde. Performing at Sneaky Pete’s, the dynamic duo composed of Adèle Trottier-Rivard and Nicolas Basque, captivated the assembled audience with a powerful hour-long set featuring their latest work and older favorites in a blend of English and French. Whimsical and wonderful and yet grounded in experience, the album is composed of fresh and intense explorations of experiences and concepts.