This feels like a moment; I haven’t been able to do a best of theatre list since 2019 because of ‘you know what’. It’s been huge fun revisiting the plays I’ve seen – nearly 50. And while that total is down on pre-pandemic levels, it was still tricky to narrow down my choices, but here goes.
‘Brilliantly written & performed’: MONSTER – Park Theatre ★★★★★
There was a point while watching Monster at the Park Theatre when I realised I had my hand over my mouth. What was unfolding on stage was shocking, and I haven’t had a reaction like that to a play for quite a while.
‘The sound design is all important’: MONSTER / HAIRY HANDS FM (Online review)
Two horror based audio plays/experiences, Monster and Hairy Hands FM, use sound to full effect to creep you out.
‘The different perspectives bleed into each other’: MONSTER – Vault Festival ★★★★ > #Vault2018
Man chooses every day (or not) to yield to the behaviour of his more bestial ancestors or devils, Joe Sellman-Leava’s Monster explores this conundrum as part of the VAULT Festival.
#Vault2018: Joe Sellman-Leava does festival double duty with Monster & Labels
Joe Sellman-Leava is doing double duty at this year’s VAULT Festival with two one-man shows. His multi award-winning Labels returns for one performance only on 28 January 2018 while his latest offering Monster makes its Vault premiere, transferring to London direct from a UK tour. Check out our picture galleries for both – and learn more about Joe’s inspiration for unleashing Monster.
#Vault2018: Joe Sellman-Leava does festival double duty with Monster & Labels
Joe Sellman-Leava is doing double duty at this year’s VAULT Festival with two one-man shows. His multi award-winning Labels returns for one performance only on 28 January 2018 while his latest offering Monster makes its Vault premiere, transferring to London direct from a UK tour. Check out our picture galleries for both – and learn more about Joe’s inspiration for unleashing Monster.
#Vault2018 FEATURED SHOWS: We recommend Soul in the Van, Monster, Labels, Wind Bit Bitter, Gypsy Queen & Mahdi The Magician
With over 300 shows to choose from at this year’s VAULT Festival, we know it can seem almost impossible to decide what to see! The Mates are pleased to be working with several festival shows this year – and we’re happy to recommend them.