HIGHLIGHT: In Conversation with Tom Fowler
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn interview with Tom Fowler, the author of Hope Has a Happy Meal playing at the Royal Court.
Tabitha James
I’ve been in love with theatre for as long as I can remember but it was intensified when I joined Bedlam Theatre whilst at University of Edinburgh - the oldest student-run theatre in the UK. With an aversion to the spotlight I became involved in stage management and producing and then discovered reviewing. I’ve been reviewing for over six years now but am still delighted to be challenged and thrilled by shows at every viewing. When not working as a marketeer in my day job, I’m at home with my two demanding Siamese cats - more often than not knitting or with a glass of wine in hand.
REVIEW: Stuart Michael – Psychic Medium
Reading Time: 2 minutesCatching him at the Wonderville in London we were introduced to Stuart and his childhood gift of being able to see with the mind’s eye, and for this show Stuart uses his extraordinary abilities to connect with the spirit world. Walking around the audience and being intuitively drawn to members he claims he will bring forward direct messages from the other side.
REVIEW: Speakers’ Corner: The Public Shaming of Rufus Love
Reading Time: 2 minutesRufus Love brings the Speakers’ Corner from Hyde Park to the Hope Theatre in this rambunctious solo performance.
HIGHLIGHT: In Conversation with Tatenda Shamiso
Reading Time: 5 minutesAn interview with Tatenda Shamiso who's show No ID is playing at the Royal Court.
REVIEW: Punchdrunk’s Burnt City
Reading Time: 3 minutesPunchdrunk is known throughout the theatre world as masters of immersivity and attention to detail. It's no surprise their popular show 'The Burnt City' has extended it's residency in Woolwich into September 2024.
REVIEW: The Unfriend
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Unfriend by Steven Moffat and directed by Mark Gatiss heralds the award winning team behind Sherlock return to the stage with this charming and hilarious play. Follow the antics of a British family as they struggle to disinvite a very dangerous visitor, The Unfriend is national comedy gold packed with slapstick, social disasters and a toxically polite couple who can't bring themselves to cause a fuss.
REVIEW: The Snowman
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Snowman is a beloved UK Christmas classic based on the picture book by Raymond Briggs and Dianne Jackson's film. A magical stage adaption has hit the stage at the Peacock Theatre for it's 25th year transporting audiences to a wintery wonderland of a boy and a snowman who comes to life.
HIGHLIGHT: Interview with Jasmine Naziha Jones
Reading Time: 4 minutesJasmine Naziha Jones’ semi-autobiographical debut play Baghdaddy, opens at the Royal Court Theatre from 18 November - 17 December.
HIGHLIGHT: Interview with Dr Abusrour
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down with. Dr. Abdelfattah Abusrour, director of Alrowwad Centre for Arts and Culture which started life in Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem in 1998 and co-founder of the festival.
HIGHLIGHT: Interview with Yacoub Shaheen
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down with Yacoub Shaheen who is part of the Bethlehem Cultural Festival. This festival shines a light on the arts, culture and heritage of Palestine, putting the region’s historic culture and artistic output centre stage.