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Black Cat: Bohemia, Southbank’s Udderbelly *****

Gillian Fisher09.2018Critics, Culture, Theatre, Theatre Review, TheatricalLeave a Comment

On the banks of the Thames, in the unchartered realm of the spiegel tent, lurk a troupe of performance aficionados, ready to send shudders through the Udderbelly. Led by cabaret … Read More

Gillian FisherBlack Cat: Bohemia, Southbank’s Udderbelly *****09.16.2018

Theatre Review: The Lieutenant of Inishmore

Martina O'Boyle07.2018Theatre, Theatre Review, UKLeave a Comment

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The Lieutenant of Inishmore Even US Beasts are aware of the hit BBC tv series Poldark. If you’re into period dramas set in Cornwall, check it out and get to know … Read More

Martina O'BoyleTheatre Review: The Lieutenant of Inishmore07.16.2018

Theatre Review: Bingo

Martina O'Boyle06.2018LGBT+, Theatre, Theatre Review, UKLeave a Comment

Bingo review

Bingo! Don’t come in late to Bingo – playing through June 24 at The Pleasance Theatre, Islington – because this show starts with a bang. Settle in and, oh, this … Read More

Martina O'BoyleTheatre Review: Bingo06.14.2018

Theatre Review: The Color Purple Live at The Hollywood Pantages

Garon Cockrell06.2018Theatre, Theatre ReviewLeave a Comment

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The Color Purple at the Pantages May 29 – June 17 2018 Here is what the official release says: THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical … Read More

Garon CockrellTheatre Review: The Color Purple Live at The Hollywood Pantages06.08.2018

Be Prepared showing at The Vaults Theatre ****

Gillian Fisher02.2018Culture, Theatre, Theatre Review, Theatrical, UKLeave a Comment

Most of the subjects we consider taboo are so because they are niche; abnormal and therefore unrelatable. Yet to my mind, the biggest cultural taboo is the one inevitable human … Read More

Gillian FisherBe Prepared showing at The Vaults Theatre ****02.12.2018

Theatre Review: Think of England

Martina O'Boyle02.2018Theatre, Theatre Review, UKLeave a Comment

Think of England

Ever heard of a Tea Dance? During World War II, these wholesome afternoon or evening dances were popular ways of boosting morale for servicemen and small communities. They were mainly … Read More

Martina O'BoyleTheatre Review: Think of England02.08.2018

Theatre Review: Disney’s Aladdin at the Hollywood Pantages

Garon Cockrell01.2018Reviews, Theatre, Theatre ReviewLeave a Comment

January 10 – March 31, 2018 Hollywood Pantages 6233 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028 Tickets start at $35 From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Disney’s ALADDIN, a thrilling new … Read More

Garon CockrellTheatre Review: Disney’s Aladdin at the Hollywood Pantages01.12.2018

Review: The Red Lion

Martina O'Boyle11.2017Theatre Review, UKLeave a Comment

Walking in, you are in the locker room of a small football club, and as you take your seat at Trafalgar Studios, an older man, ostensibly on stage but there … Read More

Martina O'BoyleReview: The Red Lion11.23.2017

Review: Inside Pussy Riot

Martina O'Boyle11.2017Miscellaneous, Theatre Review, UKLeave a Comment

Inside Pussy Riot

To say what you will encounter at Inside Pussy Riot would ruin the fun, if I can say fun, so this review will be a bit obtuse. But, go. This … Read More

Martina O'BoyleReview: Inside Pussy Riot11.19.2017

Review: Jamaica Inn, The Tabard Theatre ***

Gillian Fisher11.2017Culture, Horror, Theatre, Theatre Review, Theatrical, UKLeave a Comment

On Bodmin’s windswept moors a ramshackle lodge stands alone against the slate grey sky. This is the Jamaica Inn; a tavern as empty as the surrounding landscape for “Nobody stops … Read More

Gillian FisherReview: Jamaica Inn, The Tabard Theatre ***11.19.2017

Review: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Martina O'Boyle10.2017Miscellaneous, Theatre, Theatre Review, UKLeave a Comment

  Blackeyed Theatre presents a different take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic 1886 novella, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, with mixed results. We all know the story, … Read More

Martina O'BoyleReview: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde10.10.2017

Review: Richard III at Temple Church

Martina O'Boyle08.2017Culture, Miscellaneous, Theatre Review, UKLeave a Comment

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Antic Disposition’s Richard III at London’s Temple Church Is it fair to give extra credit to a theatre production based on the venue at which it is held? if so, … Read More

Martina O'BoyleReview: Richard III at Temple Church08.25.2017

Theatre Review: Hamilton Opening Night in Los Angeles! #HamiltonLA

Garon Cockrell08.2017Theatre, Theatre ReviewLeave a Comment

Hamilton HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the … Read More

Garon CockrellTheatre Review: Hamilton Opening Night in Los Angeles! #HamiltonLA08.17.2017

Theatre Review: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time

Garon Cockrell08.2017Reviews, Theatre, Theatre ReviewLeave a Comment

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Now through September 10, 2017 Ahmanson Theatre 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Tuesday – Friday 8PM Saturday 2 … Read More

Garon CockrellTheatre Review: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time08.09.2017
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