Puppet Lieder – The Rosemary Branch Theatre. ****

A compact programme of Purcell, Britten and a modern piece by Jonathan Dove is a smart choice for the puppet Continue reading →

Sweeney Todd – Harrington Pie and Mash Shop. *****

The small, intimate space of Harrington pie shop in Tooting is a perfectly suitable venue for the Sondheim musical set Continue reading →

This is How We Die – Battersea Arts Centre, London. ****

This review was originally written for The Public Reviews. http://www.thepublicreviews.com/this-is-how-we-die-battersea-arts-centre-london/ A desk, a chair, the script and a microphone. There Continue reading →

Best Festival Ever: How to Manage a Disaster: Scratch – BAC.

An interactive show looking at how to put on the best festival by looking at the needs and balance of Continue reading →

James Acaster: Recognise – Soho Theatre. ****

Firstly challenging the premise of stand-up by kneeling for the first part of the show while reluctantly engaging the front Continue reading →

The Hunter Grimm, Deptford/The Albany. ****

This devised promenade performance of Brother Grimm stories takes place around Deptford High Street, fitting around the premise of the Continue reading →

Here Lies Love – Dorffman, National Theatre. ***

This musical on life of Imelda Marcos by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim brings standard classic musical tune with an Continue reading →

Uncle Vanya – St James Theatre, London. ***

This review was originally written for The Public Reviews. http://www.thepublicreviews.com/uncle-vanya-st-james-theatre-london/ This new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya by Anya Reiss Continue reading →