REVIEW: The Unfriend
Reading Time: 3 minutesLee Mack and Frances Barber excel in Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat’s comedy ‘What is the worst thing you could suddenly find out about the person who’s coming to stay in your house for a week?’ Debbie…
Gabriel Curteis
Theatre and Performance student at the University of Leeds
REVIEW: I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical
Reading Time: 3 minutesFresh of a revival at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year, Alexander S. Bermange's I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical is back in London and it is FAB-U-LOUS. The concept is four cast members, plus Bermange on piano, performing a series of musical sketches that dive into everything related to musicals. They tell stories of up-and-coming young talent, poke fun at the know-it-all actor, mock the musicals themselves and, at one point, turn the spotlight on the audience to point out performers’ pet peeves about them. The lyrics are brilliantly witty with clever twists, capturing the hardships of the industry, but keeping things light and humorous. It is truly impressive the extent to which the musical language of the songs genuinely reflects Musical Theatre tunes.
REVIEW: Union
Reading Time: 2 minutesUnion is a black comedy from Max Wilkinson who returns to the Arcola Theatre following great success with his play RAINER. In Union, we follow Saskia on a run through various neighbourhoods and suburbs of London. She encounters friends and strangers, friendly and unfriendly, sharing life stories, talking about current issues and defending her company’s plans to redevelop parts of the city.