Month: March 2024

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“Power of Sail” Review: A Well-Designed Time Capsule

Inspired by events in 2017, Paul Grellong’s Power of Sail addresses white supremacy, political extremism, and the double-edged sword of free speech. Directed by Dominic Dromgoole and set in 2019, this show is a solid and well-designed time capsule. Paul Farnsworth designs a versatile set that can be converted into a professor’s office, a train station, homes, and a bar, cleverly using the same wooden … Continue reading “Power of Sail” Review: A Well-Designed Time Capsule

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Interview: Kay Michael

Kay Michael is a freelance theatre-maker and creative producer in the arts and culture sector. She connects people, facilitates expression and inspires while creating new ways of being, for the collective good. In 2018, she stepped into environmental movement building, campaign directing and activism for national and international platforms. Kay is the festival producer of Arcadia, a weekend of climate conscious performances and events at … Continue reading Interview: Kay Michael

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“Pansexual Pregnant Piracy” Review: Lighthearted, Cheeky & Fun

Pansexual Pregnant Piracy is peak entertainment for anyone who loves the rawness of good ol’ comedy and the cheekiness of Saturday Night Live humour. The production is very self-aware, exploiting the kitschiness of GCSE Drama to its fullest extent. Throughout the performance, the actors revel in the absurdity of both the story and the telling of it. However, co-creators Eleanor Colville, Rosanna Suppa and Robbie … Continue reading “Pansexual Pregnant Piracy” Review: Lighthearted, Cheeky & Fun

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“Breeding” Review: Everything It Promises To Be

Breeding by Barry McStay is everything it promises to be. Directed by Tom Ratcliffe, it is funny and moving at the same time, navigating the complex road to adoption from the perspective of two gay men.  Zeb (Dan Nicholson) and Eoin (Barry McStay) have very weird names but want to do the “normal” thing and have a baby, except they cannot fornicate during a drunken … Continue reading “Breeding” Review: Everything It Promises To Be

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“Mary’s Daughter’s” Review: An Intellectual Pursuit

Mary’s Daughters is a poignant exploration into the lives of three women, two of which have been forgotten by history. Mary Wollstonecraft (Megan Carter) is the mother of Fanny Imlay (Kaya Bucholc) and the renowned Mary Shelley (Rachael Reshma), who is best known for being the mother of science fiction, having written Frankenstein, one of the earliest literary works of this genre. Directed by Kay … Continue reading “Mary’s Daughter’s” Review: An Intellectual Pursuit

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“Red Pitch” Review: Expertly Crafted Genius

In the heart of the West End, amidst the glittering lights and bustling streets, lies a piece of South London, a vibrant slice of urban life called Red Pitch. Tyrell Williams, the writer of this theatrical masterpiece, brings us a tale that is as witty as it is poignant, as clear as a Sunday morning kickabout. Following its two successful runs at the Bush Theatre, … Continue reading “Red Pitch” Review: Expertly Crafted Genius

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“Sister Act”: A Terrific Revival

Putting the sis in Genesis and soul in Solomon, Sister Act’s resurrection on the West End is a greatly-anticipated event that does not disappoint.  Sister Act is based on the motion picture of the same name. The show’s premise remains faithful to the original as a straightforward, hilarious tale that ultimately celebrates the transformative power of music, song and sisterhood. With additional creative license injected … Continue reading “Sister Act”: A Terrific Revival

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“Foam” Review: A Glimpse Into Society’s Dangerous Underbelly

The premise of Foam is rather intriguing. Inspired by a true story, it examines the nature of identity and the consequences of right-wing extremist ideology through the protagonist of Nicky (Jake Richards), a homosexual and fervent fascist. The show is set against the backdrop of London’s skinhead and gay scenes in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Years pass between scenes, but they all take place in … Continue reading “Foam” Review: A Glimpse Into Society’s Dangerous Underbelly

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Interview: Sierra Sevilla

Sierra is a CHamoru/ Filipina multidisciplinary theatre-maker in London, originally from the island of Guam. She is an ESEA artist who has worked in theatre as a facilitator, director and now writer and performer. Sierra dreams of creating and touring theatre about the diasporic Guamanian & Filipino experience. She wants to use her unique experience growing up in Guam to showcase injustices and political issues in the East, … Continue reading Interview: Sierra Sevilla

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Interview: Rosanna Suppa

Rosanna Suppa is a writer and performer with a passionate and distinctive voice who is particularly interested in bringing untold working class stories to the screen—without the bleakness that usually accompanies them. Graduating with an MSci in Biological Sciences from Cambridge University where they were a member of the Cambridge Footlights for three years, Rosanna was also part of the 2021/22 BBC Writersroom Drama Room, … Continue reading Interview: Rosanna Suppa

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