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London’s VAULT Festival 2019: APRIL by Hermetic Arts (Preview)

LONDON – The last time we caught Carrie Marx, she wowed us with some incredible character work as a good Christian lady fighting the forces of satan abound in role playing tabletop games. Now, she’s back again at the 2019 edition of the VAULT Festival with an all new show titled APRIL. Once again directed by Chris Lincé, Marx’s co-founder of Hermetic Arts, APRIL once again reaches into dark … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2019: APRIL by Hermetic Arts (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Medea Electronica by Pecho Mama (Preview)

LONDON – Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit Medea Electronica is going on tour this year. Starting this February, Pecho Mama’s ambitious production brings its unique and primal energy to Pleasance Islington, reimagining the classic Greek tragedy of Medea with a scorching live electronica ensemble and thrown into the turmoil of Thatcher’s Britain. Genre-busting by nature, Medea Electronica revitalizes this drama for a new era by placing it in the maelstrom … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Medea Electronica by Pecho Mama (Preview)

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In London’s West End 2018: Young Vic’s The Inheritance at the Noel Coward Theatre (Review)

A moving portrayal of Howards End seen through the lens of a 21st century queer narrative. LONDON – For the generation of gay men who came after the AIDs crisis of the 1990s, how could they even begin to understand the horror of what those who came before them went through? Directed by Stephen Daldry, Matthew Lopez’s The Inheritance opens on a similar note, asking not how to … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: Young Vic’s The Inheritance at the Noel Coward Theatre (Review)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Call Me Vicky (Preview)

LONDON – Sister scriptwriters Nicola and Stacey Bland are set to premiere their debut play this February. Based on a true story, Call Me Vicky brings audiences back to Elephant & Castle in 1980s, as Martin and his best friend Debbie are about to head to Soho’s premier drag club – The Golden Girl. But unbeknownst to them, this will be a night that will change Martin’s life … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Call Me Vicky (Preview)

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Prudential Marina Bay Carnival Returns December 2018 At Height Of Festive Season

After its inaugural edition last year, the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival has now returned for yet another 3 months of rides and games to bring light to the Marina Bay Area from December to March! Situated at the Bayfront Event Space, the carnival spans four football fields (or 23,000 square metres) with 50 rides and games from countries all around the world. This time around, … Continue reading Prudential Marina Bay Carnival Returns December 2018 At Height Of Festive Season

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Television Time: 2018 Christmas Specials Galore On BBC This Festive Season (Preview)

There’s nothing quite as festive as settling down on the couch with the whole family after a scrumptious Christmas meal to watch some TV together. And there’s no country that knows how to do that better than Great Britain, with the BBC readying up for a lineup of Christmas specials and brand new series to binge out on this December and January! Celebrate the Yuletide … Continue reading Television Time: 2018 Christmas Specials Galore On BBC This Festive Season (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Jekyll and Hyde by Scripts For Supper (Review)

A culinary way to enjoy this Gothic classic. LONDON – Annie McKenzie is a woman of many surprises – besides being an expert in the kitchen (2016 MasterChef Semi-Finalist), she’s also trained as an actor. So in many ways, it’s no surprise that she started Scripts For Supper, which combines both food and theatre into a single, immersive dining experience. While previously, Scripts For Supper has … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Jekyll and Hyde by Scripts For Supper (Review)

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In London’s West End 2018: Sheffield Theatres’ Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at London’s Apollo Theatre (Review)

Fabulously empowering British musical for a new generation.  LONDON – Some of the greatest high school dramas originate from America, but Sheffield Theatres’ original musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie makes a strong case for joining those ranks. Inspired by BBC documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16, director Jonathan Butterell brings the story of a teenager who dreams of becoming a drag queen to life with all the verve of a … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: Sheffield Theatres’ Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at London’s Apollo Theatre (Review)

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London: All New Chapel Playhouse To Open In Central London

LONDON – This January, an all new theatre and performance space opens in central London. Named the Chapel Playhouse, the space will be run by the same award-winning team behind The Bread & Roses Theatre in Clapham, complete with a (re-)opened café-bar, now called Bread & Roses @ The Chapel. The basement space is currently undergoing works and upgrades before its launch as a pop-up performance space … Continue reading London: All New Chapel Playhouse To Open In Central London

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In London’s West End 2018: The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre the Palace Theatre (Review)

There’s good reason why The Mousetrap never gets old and remains the longest running play. LONDON – As the longest running play on the West End, The Mousetrap is proof why Agatha Christie remains one of the world’s best mystery writers, now a classic of modern theatre, and textbook perfection in both its writing and staging. Directed by Ian Talbot, The Mousetrap takes place at the height of … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre the Palace Theatre (Review)

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