The Studios 2019: An Interview with Felipe Cervera, Director of Miss British

As the Esplanade’s 2019 seasons of The Studios roars into its second week, The Art of Strangers presents a brand new show – Miss British. Based off an original idea by Sharon Frese, who stars alongside Grace Kalaiselvi, Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai and Riduan Zalani, Miss British is a devised, multi-disciplinary work questioning the British identity, thinking about issues of both the monarchy and slave trade. What then are the prejudices and social hierarchies left behind … Continue reading The Studios 2019: An Interview with Felipe Cervera, Director of Miss British

Review: Always Every Time by Ground Z-0

Between living and dying, as presented by Ground Z-0. There are only two things that are certain in life – birth and death. With Always Every Time, Ground Z-0 presents the Singapore premiere of two new works each dealing with one of these certainties – Adib Kosnan’s Tiap Kali Aku… (Every Time I…) and Zelda Tatiana Ng’s 我在你左右 (Always On My Mind).  The double-bill began with Tiap Kali … Continue reading Review: Always Every Time by Ground Z-0

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Ovalhouse’s Summer Season 2019

LONDON – Ovalhouse is set to move into their new home in Brixton in no time, but before they do that, they’ll be partying on with a brand new season of summer shows this May and June. For their 2019 summer season, Ovalhouse presents three new full length shows and four FiRST BiTES, making an incredible showcase of six new plays by their Young Associate Artists in … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Ovalhouse’s Summer Season 2019

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta at The Gate Theatre

LONDON – Edith Alibec’s multi award-winning adaptation of Aglaja Veteranyi’s autobiographical book Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta comes to the UK, bridging fiction and reality in one endlessly imaginative show. Previously performed in Bucharest (winner of the 2018 Bacău Fest Trophy, Actors for Actor Trophy and the Ştefan Iordache Onorific Prize), Zurich, New York, Stockholm and Germany, Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta follows … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta at The Gate Theatre

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Dot Collective presents One Hundred Trillion

LONDON – Referring to the one hundred trillion synapses forming memories within the human brain, this year, for Dementia Action Week 2019, The Dot Collective will be transforming the Old Vic Workrooms into an immersive world of memory and experience at One Hundred Trillion. Inspired by workshops with dementia groups during Dementia Action Week in 2018, One Hundred Trillion brings to life characters and stories through … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Dot Collective presents One Hundred Trillion

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: An Audience With Stuart Bagcliffe by Triptych Theatre Co. (Wandsworth Arts Fringe)

LONDON – As part of the 2019 Wandsworth Arts Fringe, Triptych Theatre Co. presents An Audience With Stuart Bagcliffe, a comedic one man play starring acclaimed actor Michael Parker in the title role. Directed by Sally Paffett and written by Benny Ainsworth,  both in their debuts, An Audience With Stuart Bagcliffe features the titular character ready to perform the debut if his own biographical play, written and directed by his Mum. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: An Audience With Stuart Bagcliffe by Triptych Theatre Co. (Wandsworth Arts Fringe)

The Studios 2019: Rubber Girl On The Loose by Cake Theatrical Productions (Review)

Antigone gets schooled. School is a tragedy. Specifically in Cake’s case, it’s a Greek tragedy. Opening the Esplanade’s 2019 season of The Studios, Cake presents Rubber Girl on the Loose, a brand new adaptation and reinterpretation of Sophocles’s Antigone, except this time, set within the tyranny of a formal education system. The titular ‘rubber girl’ is of course, Antigone, wearing rubber bands all over her body and refusing … Continue reading The Studios 2019: Rubber Girl On The Loose by Cake Theatrical Productions (Review)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Sing-along Musical Theatre Piano Bar Overtures Opens At London’s Marble Arch

LONDON – Just 50 yards from Marble Arch underground station, London’s hottest new sing-along musical theatre piano bar Overtures has opened its doors! All are welcome to enjoy the uplifting, magical feeling of musicals in this fun-filled and unique bar. Located in the basement of LGBTQ pub, the City of Quebec, Overtures is London’s answer to the renowned Marie’s Crisis Café in New York. Set for … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Sing-along Musical Theatre Piano Bar Overtures Opens At London’s Marble Arch

In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: A La Dine at The Vaults (Preview)

LONDON – The Vaults are back with yet another ridiculous night of wine, dine and pantomime this year, taking on the classic tale of Aladdin with their brand new immersive dining pantomime experience – A La Dine! Following the last edition with Beauty and the Feast, hop onto a magic carpet and get ready for a new concept from Darling & Edge as this thrilling theatrical adult pantomime comes to … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: A La Dine at The Vaults (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Hoopla UK and Ireland Improv Festival (Preview)

LONDON – The Hoopla UK and Ireland Improv Festival comes to London Bridge this April, celebrating togetherness in the last weekend of the month with 18 of the best improv groups from across the UK and Ireland with acts flying in from Dublin, Glasgow, Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham and more. Hoopla Impro was founded with the idea of bringing people together through improv and creating a … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Hoopla UK and Ireland Improv Festival (Preview)