Reviews

On July 17th, 2024

Review: East London Shakespeare Festival’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ – An evening of laughter, romance and deception under the stars – until 4 Aug

Deck chairs, lemon trees and romantic backdrops – ELSF brings the Mediterranean to North London as the audience are whisked away to sun-drenched Messina, a Sicilian paradise. This new take on Mu...

On July 9th, 2024

Film Review: Monia Chokri’s ‘The Nature of Love’ is an honest insight into adult affairs – in UK and Irish cinemas

‘True love, according to Vladimir Jankélévitch, is irrational. We love because we love. Love is the sole source of love. It strikes us like an illness.’ The chaos of the first scene of NATURE OF...

On June 26th, 2024

Review: Sheep Soup’s ‘House Of Life’ transcends language and time to become an energy, a collectiveness, a self-discovery – Soho Theatre, until 6 July and EdFringe in August

House of Life is a captivating cabaret show that transcends conventional theatre boundaries. Led by the RaveRend, a wonderful host and performer, we start what they will call in a few moments the ‘j...

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...