REVIEW: Night Shift
Reading Time: 4 minutesA worthy insight into the lives of people who keep the world running while we sleep Night Shift is the latest play performed by Zoo Co, a Croydon based troupe. Written by Paula B Stanic, the play…
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REVIEW: Radio GaGa
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne for the die-hard fans I can’t lie— I jumped at a chance to sing-a-long to Queen songs at the gorgeous Adelphi Theatre in London. I grew up listening to several Queen albums that my father played…
REVIEW: Brenda’s Got A Baby
Reading Time: 2 minutesBrenda's Got A Baby at the New Diorama Theatre is a wild ride that keeps the audience guessing, but not always in the best way.
REVIEW: Passing
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat do we pass on to our children? Our features? Our culture? Our mannerisms? Our music tastes? What do we pass on to our children? Our features? Our culture? Our mannerisms? Our music tastes? Passing looks at…
REVIEW: Blackheath
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn exploration of dysfunctional family dynamics and instability Blackheath, written by Alex Bower, is currently showing at The White Bear Theatre in Kennington. The story follows Eddie (Barney White) on his return to South London, after time…
REVIEW: Malevo
Reading Time: 2 minutesSome brilliant moments of choreography from Matías Jaime Malevo was created by director and choreographer Matías Jaime. The company came to prominence after appearing on America’s Got Talent in 2023, with videos of their performances gaining over…
REVIEW: 1984
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt's impossible not to think of current political turmoil when these words are sung around you and, as always, Orwell's 1984 remains a sharp needle to dissect modern issues with.
REVIEW: Boy Parts
Reading Time: 3 minutesEliza Clark's novel "Boy Parts" has been adapted for the stage, offering a darkly comic critique of gender power dynamics in the 21st century. The show examines the challenge of inverting the male gaze, using the character of Irina Sturges, a strong female protagonist who exploits men for her art. Despite its exploration of female agency and critique of contemporary media, the play's portrayal of gender dynamics falls short of being revolutionary or effectively challenging the imbalance of the male gaze.
REVIEW: Owners
Reading Time: 2 minutesCaryl Churchill’s 1970s play’s themes are still relevant but this modern production wasn’t able to find the right tone Written in the early 1970s, Owners was Caryl Churchill’s first professionally produced play, and undoubtedly lacks the finesse…
REVIEW: Rumble in the Jungle: Rematch
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt is a clever time to re-stage the titanic fight between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali.