“INK” Review: Instinct and Imagery

INK marks choreographer Dimitris Papaioannou’s return to the stage. Although there are only two humans in the show, water and plastic are also turned into dancers. One is organic and the other is synthetic, yet both elements possess fluid properties, thus making for over an hour of mesmerising movement. The entire production is mostly monochromatic with occasional flashes of red blasting through the space. The … Continue reading “INK” Review: Instinct and Imagery

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“Nachtland” Review: A Place of Eternal Darkness

The premise of Nachtland is simple: When clearing their father’s attic after his passing, Nicola (Dorothea Myer-Bennett) and Philipp (John Heffernan) discover a painting that was signed “A. Hitler”. Believing it to be worth a lot of money if its authenticity is proven, Nicola’s husband Fabian (Gunnar Cauthery) suggests getting an art historian (Jane Horrocks) to weigh in on the issue. Philipp’s wife Judith (Jenna … Continue reading “Nachtland” Review: A Place of Eternal Darkness

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Feature: The Offies 2024

The Offies 2024 has announced award winners across 25 Offies categories, including plays, musicals, opera, cabaret and theatre for young audiences. The Offies, or OffWestEnd Awards, is a celebration of all live performances beyond mainstream commercial theatre in the West End of London, across the genres of plays, musicals, opera, cabaret, theatre for young audiences and IDEA (immersive, devised, experimental and atypical) works. Held at … Continue reading Feature: The Offies 2024

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Interview: Raimu Itfum

Born in the Netherlands and raised in Pakistan. Raimu Itfum is a multi- disciplinary artist now based in England with a passion for creating work that questions stereotyping and the purpose of that for marginalised Global majority communities in which he sits as a Queer, Non-Binary, Neurodiverse and mixed heritage creative. His main artistic focus has been within theatre, film and audio work; predominantly as … Continue reading Interview: Raimu Itfum

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Interview: Becca Chadder

Becca Chadder is a writer and director interested in telling overlooked stories from underrepresented perspectives. She is currently Assistant Resident Director on Hamilton West End and UK & Ireland Tour, and a Playwright in Residence at The Watermill Theatre. Have you always wanted to be a director?Growing up, I thought I wanted to be an actor because I didn’t know about the huge range of … Continue reading Interview: Becca Chadder

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“Gamble” Review: A Garishly Glittery Portrait

Gamble is based on Hannah Walker’s personal experience, whose partner has a gambling addiction. Despite being the show’s co-creator and performer, Walker never over-indulgences in recounting an autobiographical experience. Gamble is neither a sympathetic portrait nor a shameful depiction of someone suffering from a gambling addiction. In fact, it shines a light on the garish, glitzy world of the online gambling industry, and how it … Continue reading “Gamble” Review: A Garishly Glittery Portrait

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Interview: Dr Adam Perchard

Dr Adam Perchard is a multidisciplinary writer and performer, moving fluidly between the worlds of theatre, comedy, cabaret, literary criticism, and opera. The stage was set for a vibrant career during their childhood in India where, impressed by their vocal maturity, Situ Singh Buehler trained them in the art of bel canto. Adam soon became something of a child opera star, singing female soprano arias … Continue reading Interview: Dr Adam Perchard

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Interview: Paulus

Paulus, ‘The Cabaret Geek’, is perhaps best known for his appearances on BBC1’s All Together Now as a talent judge. Paulus’ musical tribute to Victoria Wood Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood premiered in London in 2020 and has been touring ever since. For fifteen years, the veteran cabaret entertainer has had close ties to The Battersea Barge. Paulus has produced many cabarets for this cult … Continue reading Interview: Paulus

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