While the name of the show, Kill Climate Deniers, invokes images of violence and negativity – a fact not unnoticed by the playwright – the show is poignant, entertaining and a clever way to stand its ground on an issue that we continue to fight.
‘The enduring currency of its message is astounding’: KILL CLIMATE DENIERS – Pleasance Theatre
The European premiere of David Finnigan’s controversially-titled satire Kill Climate Deniers successfully combines a deeply serious message with some some serious on-stage silliness, set to a spectacular soundtrack of early 90s house and techno.
‘Lively & entertaining show’: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LIVE! – Pleasance Theatre ★★★
Night of the Living Dead Live, the stage production based on George A Romero’s classic horror film, is a lively and surprisingly funny show to watch – even if the plot is a bit thin.
‘Who doesn’t love a random fake-blood zombie attack?’: Mike Bodie stars in Night of the Living Dead Live
Mike Bodie chatted to LLLC about bringing George A Romero’s film Night of the Living Dead to the stage.
NEWS: Felicity Ward makes her UK theatre debut in the European premiere of David Finnigan’s Kill Climate Deniers at the Pleasance
In her first UK theatre role, Felicity Ward will lead the cast of the European premiere of David Finnigan’s provocative and incendiary play Kill Climate Deniers.
FEATURED SHOW: ★★★★★ reviews are in for Call Me Vicky at the Pleasance
Powerful, gut-wrenching, brutally honest, funny, engaged, delivered with honesty and compassion… What else do critics say about sisters Stacey and Nicola Bland’s playwriting debut Call Me Vicky, based on the true-life story of their transgender godmother. Time to get booking!
Call Me Vicky Q&A video: Celebrating transgender progress & working-class voices onstage
It was a great big family affair for my post-show Q&A at Call Me Vicky at the Pleasance Theatre this past weekend. The new one-act comedy-drama marks the playwriting debut for sisters Stacey and Nicola Bland, who also perform in the cast, and their mum, dad and nan were in proud attendance.
FIRST-LOOK PHOTOS: True-life transition tale Call Me Vicky gets its world premiere
True-life transition tale Call Me Vicky, officially received its world premiere last night (21 February 2019) at London’s Pleasance Theatre. We’re looking forward to Terri Paddock’s post-show Q&A with the company and other Mates’ reviews. In the meantime, here are some first-look photos of the production. Time to get booking!
‘We laugh & cry together, I couldn’t do this without her’: Sisters Stacey & Nicola Bland on co-writing, producing & performing in Call Me Vicky
Sibling rivalry isn’t nearly as fun as sibling collaboration. We caught up with sisters Nicola and Stacey Bland about their debut play Call Me Vicky, which they’ve co-written, co-produced and also star in, playing versions of themselves to tell the remarkable true-life story of their trans godmother. Time to get booking!
New post-show Q&A: Join Terri for the premiere of trans tale Call Me Vicky
As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Sunday 24 February 2019, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will be at the world premiere of Call Me Vicky, a transition tale inspired by two sisters’ own family experience. Got any questions?
PHOTOS: Sneak a peek inside Call Me Vicky rehearsals with Wendi Peters
We’re counting down to the world premiere of Call Me Vicky, sisters Nicola and Stacey Bland’s debut play which charts the true life story of a transwoman’s challenges in 1980s London. Sneak a peek inside rehearsals, with Wendi Peters playing mum – and then get booking!
NEWS: Sisters’ debut play Call Me Vicky charts true-life transition story, Wendi Peters stars
Call Me Vicky, charting a transwoman’s challenges in 1980s London, is written by sisters and debut playwrights Nicola and Stacey Victoria Bland, inspired by their true-life godmother’s experience. Wendi Peters stars in the world premiere production. Time to get booking!
‘I think it will be a piece that everyone will fall in love with’: Alice Sykes stars in Annie Jenkins’ play In Lipstick
Actress Alice Sykes spoke to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about starring in In Lipstick at the Pleasance Theatre.
New post-show Q&A: Join Terri & drag collective Sink The Pink to learn How to Catch a Krampus
A part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Thursday 15 November 2018, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will meet international drag collective Sink the Pink to learn How to Catch a Krampus. Got any questions?
The inspiration behind… Nichola McAuliffe’s Revenants at EdFringe
Most people also know that in the days leading to the ‘November Revolution’ in Russia, his cousin Tsar Nicholas II and family weren’t allowed to enter Britain and were eventually executed.
‘Will have you leaving the theatre feeling all warm & fuzzy’: BINGO – Pleasance Theatre
A clearly talented playwright and actor, Alan Flanagan creates a world that is not only drenched in reality but gives you a sensation of hope that will have you leaving the theatre all warm and fuzzy.
‘Puts a human face on a conundrum’: GIFTED – Pleasance Theatre ★★★★
In our post-#MeToo world, consent and the right to be free from harassment is all-important. However, in matters of cyber-crimes, the law is less prescript as it’s harder to enforce iron-clad convictions. Gifted – which is written by Tom Ratcliffe and directed by Polina Kalinina – puts a human face on this conundrum.
‘It’s sad, funny, riotous & clever’: A SOCKFUL OF CUSTARD – Pleasance Theatre
Whatever happens, or unhappens, whatever nuttiness and confusion you’re in for, you’ll experience something special in the Spike Milligan-inspired A Sockful of Custard from Jeremy Stockwell.
‘A worthy theme for a play’: A GYM THING – Pleasance Theatre
The issue of Body Dysmorphic Disorder in men is a worthy theme for a play, and Tom Vallen’s script for A Gym Thing presents it without veering into didacticism. With a more developed ending and a bit of breathing space within the scenes, this is a play that could have a power that matches Will’s punches.
‘Potential for plenty of drama & suspense’: SPIKED – Pleasance Theatre
It’s the mothers, though, that are at the heart of Félicité du Jeu’s Spiked, and a final direct address to the audience proves that these three women have one thing in common: a wish to keep their kids safe, happy and healthy at all costs.