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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Circa by Tom Ratcliffe at the Old Red Lion Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – It’s the twenty-first century, and being gay is supposedly more integrated than ever. Marriage is legal, parenthood is possible and #LoveWins is trending on Twitter. The time has arrived to settle down with the man you love for a life of lasting companionship. But in a world where sex is readily available, and with a history of sexual freedom; what does it mean … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Circa by Tom Ratcliffe at the Old Red Lion Theatre (Preview)

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London’s VAULT Festival 2019: A Wake In Progress by Fine Mess Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – This February, Fine Mess Theatre presents a brand new play as part of VAULT Festival 2019, centering around one of our most common theatre tropes – death. But make no mistake, the company promises new perspectives on issues of grief with scripted scenes and audience interaction in A Wake In Progress to offer a relatable and moving tale of love, death and funerals. A young person lies … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2019: A Wake In Progress by Fine Mess Theatre (Preview)

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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 (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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Review: Master Z – The Ip Man Legacy dir. Yuen Woo-Ping (Review)

The latest installment of the Ip Man franchise may not have Donnie Yen, but still dazzles with intricately choreographed fight scenes. Over the past few years, actor Donnie Yen has become almost synonymous with the Ip Man franchise, playing the titular Wing Chun master and rapidly rising to become one of Hong Kong’s biggest martial arts stars. But while Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy does … Continue reading Review: Master Z – The Ip Man Legacy dir. Yuen Woo-Ping (Review)

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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 (Off) West End 2018: I and You by Hampstead Theatre, on IGTV (Review)

A good gateway for phone-addicted teenagers to get introduced to theatre. LONDON – As technology develops, so does theatre, and Hampstead Theatre made the unprecedented move to make theatre increasingly accessible to the public by putting up the sold out production of Lauren Gunderson’s I and You on IGTV for 72 hours last weekend. Directed by Hampstead Theatre artistic director Edward Hall, I and You stars Game of  Thrones’ Maisie Williams … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: I and You by Hampstead Theatre, on IGTV (Review)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Chutney by Flux Theatre at The Bunker (Review)

The ennui of suburbia and a seemingly perfect life drives a couple towards bloody kinks. Admit it: we’ve all gone to some seriously dark parts of our psyche when we least expect it. Whether it’s wishing an anvil would drop on your most bitter rival’s head or just straight up committing bloody murder, the human brain can go from 0 to 100 in the blink … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Chutney by Flux Theatre at The Bunker (Review)

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SGIFF 2018: Cannonball dir. Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen (Review)

Whimsical roadtrip to nowhere Experimental films are often a love/hate affair, leaving one either completely baffled, or bowled over by its form. Often, it leaves us reeling as the latter, but for road trip film Cannonball, we were left surprised by how it ended up more charming than it has any right to be. Cannonball follows partners and music duo Frank and Lily as they set off … Continue reading SGIFF 2018: Cannonball dir. Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen (Review)

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