Reviews

On June 17th, 2024

Review: Fun and lots of truth fill ‘The Rest of Our Lives’ – Battersea Arts Centre, until 22 June

Created and Performed by Jo Fong and George Orange We are given raffle tickets by the performers as we enter, with a quiet ‘Good luck’ along with a warm greeting. We are immersed in an instant, tr...

On June 12th, 2024

Review: Wedding Band – A love/hate story in black & white “explores themes not talked about enough, not even in the 21st century.” – Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, until 29 June

Wedding Band starts like a fever dream. A striking set where wire fences are the main character silently waits as the audience sits down. The light is dim, and it stays that way as we are introduced t...

On May 21st, 2024

Review: Wendy Beckett’s ‘Sappho’ is a captivating blend of ancient history and contemporary queer culture – Southwark Playhouse Elephant, now on until 25 May

‘Sappho’ presents a captivating blend of ancient history and contemporary queer culture, drawing audiences into the world of the iconic poet from Lesbos. Described by director and writer W...

On May 14th, 2024

Review – Katy Baird’s ‘GET OFF’ will make you squirm, cringe, and laugh out loud like never before – Battersea Arts Centre, now on until 25 May

Doors open for the audience. As we walk in, we are welcomed by an almost naked body lying on stage, no set but a microphone, a laptop, and a white wooden cube. There is a video playing on the backgrou...

On May 7th, 2024

Review: Roberto Rossellini’s 1945 neorealist masterpiece ‘Rome, Open City’ captures the recurring dilemma in war: is survival achievable through conformity or resistance? – re-releases in cinemas, 17 May 2024

The BFI showcases a 4K restoration of the trend-setting neorealist masterpiece, capturing the stark realities of war in black and white.    ‘Rome, Open City’ played a pivotal role in establi...

On April 17th, 2024

Review: A captivating revival of Brian Friel’s ‘Faith Healer’ by Rachel O’Riordan at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, 14 March – 13 April 2024

The stage is dimly lit and sparsely decorated – a few long-empty chairs, a tattered advertising banner, dark wooden floorboards that make for echoing footsteps. Here, the audience is transported...

On March 27th, 2024

Review: Sacha Polak’s ‘Silver Haze’ is a dizzying roller-coaster of emotions and experiences – Releasing 29th March in UK and Irish cinemas

Silver Haze is a heart-warming drama that follows the steps of Franky (played by Vicky Knight) as she navigates life, sexuality, and loss. The film is directed by Sacha Polak, winner of several film a...

On March 20th, 2024

Review: New York City Ballet Debut at Sadler’s Wells, 7-10 March 2024

New York City Ballet celebrates its 75th season, returning to London, for the first time in 16 years. The company showcases a mixed bill ranging from 1972 to 2022. Versatility of curation is reflected...

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