Christopher Tajah’s passion and delivery in his performance in Dream of a King that he has written, directed and stars in is a truly moving show to see.
Mates blogger: Elaine Chapman
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Elaine Chapman an English graduate from Winchester University. By day a mother and business owner. By night an avid theatregoer enjoying the world of reviewing theatre and films from an audience perspective.
The latest from Elaine on MyTheatreMates
‘From the sublime to the ridiculous’: DIE! DIE! DIE! OLD PEOPLE DIE! – Battersea Arts Centre ★★★★
The dark and uncomfortable path the aged couple embark on in Ridiculusmus’ Die! Die! Die! Old People Die! has a feel of The League of Gentlemen surrounding it where you expect the unexpected.
‘Truly outstanding achievement by each playwright’: FEAST FROM THE EAST – Tristan Bates Theatre ★★★★
Feast From The East highlights that there can be as much depth in a well written short play which packs in lots of detail, passion and story as can be found in a full-length play.
‘Extremely funny & entertaining’: THE CASTLE – Touring ★★★
When Old Dog Theatre’s latest production of Kafka’s The Castle meets the BBC surreal comedy A League of Gentlemen or so it seems, strange things start to play out on stage.
‘In complete awe of the company’s ability & attention to detail’: DOG WITHOUT FEATHERS – Queen Elizabeth Hall ★★★★★
Deborah Colker Dance Company presents Dog Without Feathers, an incredible piece of dance which combines music, poetry, stark cinematography and a spellbinding dance ensemble.
‘A sensitive & very moving adaptation’: THE STRANGER ON THE BRIDGE – Touring
Director Lizzie Minnion has created a sensitive and very moving adaptation of the true story of A Stranger on a Bridge.
‘Powerfully uncomfortable play’: STARVED – Bread & Roses Theatre ★★★★
Starved is yet another good example of the great work being performed within pub theatres at the present time.
‘Incredibly delicate & emotionally fuelled play’: LIKE YOU HATE ME – Lion & Unicorn Theatre ★★★★
A 75-minute straight through performance is often an intense journey for both the actors and the audience. Like you Hate me is no exception to this. These two extremely talented and perfectly cast actresses Acushia-Tara Kupe and Aimee Kember have one of the most incredible rapports on stage that I have seen in a while.