Reading Time: 3 minutesThis week the indomitable Trocks make their return to the Peacock Theatre stage and regale audiences with a second programme, running from the 12th – 17th September, presenting an inspired and colourful selection of works based on Fokine, Petipa and Balanchine.
Reading Time: 4 minutesInitially founded in 1974 and enjoying early successes in Off-Off-Broadway venues, the Trocks quickly gained critical acclaim and have been a mainstay of the dance world ever since, captivating audiences worldwide for almost fifty years with their unique blend of drag, comedy, and unwavering devotion to ballet.
Reading Time: 2 minutes ‘Horseplay’, written by Ian Hallards’ is a seductive, sarcastic and sometimes, sadistic adult comedy.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMelissa Stephens opens with a 'borrowed' joke about being Southern Trash which immediately sets the tone of this stand up show.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLiving a Little from Finlay Bain is a poignant zombie apocalypse comedy exploring the complex friendship of Rob and Paul, made even more complicated by Ninja Invader Penelope. Directed by Jordan Murphy the piece is original, passionate and very very funny.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLed by comedian Benny Shakes, Blue Badge Bunch is an interactive kids gameshow which talks openly about disability and breaks down barriers. The whole show is extremely inclusive, highlighted by the BSL interpreter present throughout.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHeather Milstead leads this storming cabaret with more facts about menstruation than you
can shake a stick at.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrubby Little Mitts directed by Jon Gracey running at Assembly, this Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022, is full of unexpected takes and weirdly wonderful quirks.
Reading Time: 4 minutesTom, Dick and Harry showcases excellent acting, direction and technical skill, and there are many elements of great spirit and warmth - it is only a pity these are not put to use in more forward-thinking storytelling.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith improv becoming more and more popular as an art form, creatives are pushed to find ever engaging ways to evolve the trope. This time it's a cast of quick thinking Shakespeare buffs who have taken on the challenge.