Sophia Borkenhagen

Joined: October 5, 2023
Articles: 7

★★★★★, Cabaret, Comedy, Review, Star Rating, Theatre

REVIEW: Dr Adam Perchard and Richard Thomas: Interview With The Vamp

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith these directory lines from his opening number Dr. Adam Perchard invites us into the mesmerizing, multifaceted, and uproarious world of a non-binary, gay, ex-academic vamp. The audience is treated to an hour-long cabaret set filled with enchanting songs about love, philosophy, self-acceptance, and body image, all delivered in the most captivating baritone voice I’ve heard in a while, complemented by stunning hair and a breathtaking sequin robe.

Sophia Borkenhagen
July 12, 2024

★★★★★, Drama, Review, Star Rating, Theatre

REVIEW: Close Enough To Touch

Reading Time: 2 minutes"Close Enough to Touch," written by Henry Roberts and performed by Ross Barbour, is a witty, gritty, and beautifully honest account of one man’s struggle with his sexuality as he attempts to wrangle the two conflicting aspects of his life.

Sophia Borkenhagen
March 13, 2024

★★★★★, Music, Orchestra, Review, Star Rating

REVIEW: Carols at the Royal Albert Hall

Reading Time: 2 minutes An evening of Christmas splendour that even Scrooge would find hard not to enjoy Walking up to the Royal Albert Hall on a cold December night is, in and of itself, an experience that will make anyone…

Sophia Borkenhagen
December 18, 2023

★★★★★, Review, Star Rating, Theatre

REVIEW: A Woman Walks Into a Bank

Reading Time: 2 minutesA theatrical epic of fate, regret, and an undoubtedly Russian story A Woman Walks Into a Bank serves as both the title and the opening line of Roxy Cook’s brilliantly written and directed piece. It also happens…

Sophia Borkenhagen
November 30, 2023

★★★★½, Comedy, Review, Star Rating, Theatre

REVIEW: Head Set

Reading Time: 2 minutesVictoria Melody's 'Head Set,' under the direction of John Gordillio, is a strikingly unconventional and ingeniously innovative performance right from the outset

Sophia Borkenhagen
November 5, 2023

★★★★★, Drama, Review, Star Rating, Theatre

REVIEW: What It Means

Reading Time: 3 minutes“What It Means,” penned by James Corley and skillfully directed by Harry Mackrill, traces one man’s path to coming out and unravels the intricate truth behind a seemingly simple question: What does it mean to be homosexual?

Sophia Borkenhagen
October 11, 2023

★★★★★, Review, Star Rating, Theatre

REVIEW: These Demons

Reading Time: 2 minutesStep into the shadows and confront These Demons: A haunting tale of family, identity, and the supernatural Upon entering the generously sized Theatre 503 in Battersea, the audience was welcomed by a set reminiscent of a cabin…

Sophia Borkenhagen
October 5, 2023