For a play that starts and ends with the sound of the ocean, Lunatic 19’s is one tight, claustrophobic package in between.
‘Be prepared to be enchanted, provoked & emotionally drained’: OTHELLO: REMIXED – Omnibus Theatre
Be prepared to be enchanted, provoked, and emotionally drained in Othello Remixed. This passionate interpretation of Othello feels so right and so believable.
‘Fun & interesting night out’: DARK SUBLIME – Trafalgar Studios
Dark Sublime is a fun and interesting night out that will attract a new audience with an interest in television to the theatre.
‘Intelligently written & superbly acted play’: STRANGE FRUIT – Bush Theatre
This apt revival of Caryl Phillips’ first play, Strange Fruit, stirred up a maelstrom of memories for me, a second generation Caribbean immigrant, growing up in a city on the south coast of 1970s/1980s England.
‘Convincing, engaging & committed performances all-round’: THE SANDMAN – Southwark Playhouse
Going to see The Sandman is more than just the chance to see some young superstars in the making. It’s a great show, with a powerful message and some gripping acting performances (and a tap dance).
‘An open door into life for 16-21 year olds’: WHAT WAS LEFT – Southwark Playhouse
Molly Taylor’s What was Left looks at what happens when young people are forced to grow up too quickly.
‘Has a lot of heart & a traditional menu’: A RIGHT ROYALE TEA – Amba Hotel Charing Cross
A Right Royale Tea from BoRo Live Experiences is a fun and frothy show aimed mostly at the grey pound and those looking to expand on their afternoon team experiences.
‘Really a mentalism show’: THE PSYCHIC PROJECT – Vaults Theatre
David Narayan is an engaging performer and a skilled magician but the concept behind The Psychic Project needs work and the tricks need to feel more original to really impress audiences
‘Deftly interweaves tales of hilarity & sadness’: FATTY FAT FAT – Sackler Space ★★★★
Fatty Fat Fat is a show by Katie Greenall and Daisy Hale (performed by Greenall alone) which includes dance, movement, a mini game show, audience participation through crisp eating, a ballet dance and a member of the audience becoming a cast member.
‘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.