Lucy C

Lucy C

  • Joined: October 2, 2023
  • Articles: 50

REVIEW: 2:22 A Ghost Story

Reading Time: 2 minutesI’m usually not one for horror shows, always hiding behind my hands or a cushion. But "2:22 A Ghost Story" was so gripping that I couldn’t take my eyes off it! Danny Robins' writing is spot on, creating a mix of unease and curiosity that kept me hooked.

REVIEW: Birthmarked

Reading Time: 2 minutesBirthmarked is a groundbreaking concept gig that intricately weaves music, storytelling, and personal revelation into a captivating performance. Written and performed by Brook Tate, this show tells his story of being a young gay Jehovah's Witness coming to terms with the loss of his entire family upon coming out. We were given a rare glimpse behind the curtain of a religion often unfamiliar to many. One surprise to me was that a Jehovah’s Witness’s children’s book had a graphic depictions of men being stoned. 

REVIEW: Cluedo 2

Photo by Alastair Muir

Reading Time: 2 minutes“Cluedo 2 – The Next Chapter” unfolds against the elaborate backdrop of the iconic Cluedo board, bringing to life the classic game in an inventive way I didn’t expect. As the characters move around the board, I was really captivated by the ingenuity of the set design and how seamlessly it translated the game to the theatre. The show is very good at staying true to the board game giving it a nostalgic feel I just loved. Each set was unique and had purpose, there were a lot of moving parts from room to room and the cast made each change seamless. 

REVIEW: The Long Shadow of Alois Brunner

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Collective Ma’louba’s latest production, “The Long Shadow of Alois Brunner,” invites audiences on a captivating journey through the tangled webs of history, memory, and human experience. The collective always performs in Arabic, with English subtitles projected onto a screen. It was easier than I expected to watch the actors whilst following the subtitles - but I would suggest coming in early and getting a seat as close to the front as you can if you are not an Arabic speaker. 

REVIEW: The Time Machine

Photo by Manuel Harlan

Reading Time: 2 minutesStarring in The Time Machine is Michael Dylan (Wilf), George Kemp (Jack Absolute Flies Again) and Amy Revelle (Offside). In the first half of the play, the three are we are rehearsing the importance of being earnest by Oscar Wilde. But George has other ideas for their performance. Claiming to be the great great grandson of H.G. Wells - with some questionable evidence, he switches the play to a re-creation of H.G. Wells The Time Machine. I have to admit I was a little confused in the beginning and wondered what I was watching. George's inability to craft a play even under life-threatening circumstances contributes to this situation. Additionally, it appears his great-great-grandfather possessed genuine time-traveling abilities—a skill George manages to figure out as well. Consequently, the stage is now ready for the second half. I felt like the show took a while to get started in the first half, but still some funny moments a standout being a time traveling Meghan Markle, exaggerated American accident and all, explaining the long winded science behind time travel. Not forgetting the renditions of  Kermit The Frog and Miss Piggy, all in their attempt to hilariously explain the ‘time paradox’ to the audience. I can’t say I definitely understood the time paradox; but I certainly laughed. 

REVIEW: 14%

‘14%’ delves into the clash of perspectives and the bonds that build the British identity.

Reading Time: 2 minutes‘14%’ delves into the clash of perspectives and the bonds that build the British identity.