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Director Thomas Martin Brings “More Cocaine” to VAULT 2018

Pop Culture Beast02.2018Theatre, UKLeave a Comment

More Cocaine

In all of the fantastic offerings at this year’s VAULT Festival, one title might stand out. If We Got Some More Cocaine, I Could Show You How I Love You  … Read More

Pop Culture BeastDirector Thomas Martin Brings “More Cocaine” to VAULT 201802.15.2018

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

Breaking: Lady Gaga Cancels Tour Dates

Pop Culture Beast02.2018Breaking News, Miscellaneous, Music, UKLeave a Comment

lady gaga cancels dates

Lady Gaga has canceled the remaining 10 dates of her European tour because of “severe pain” caused by fibromyalgia.The Grammy winner said Saturday she was devastated at having to pull out … Read More

Pop Culture BeastBreaking: Lady Gaga Cancels Tour Dates02.03.2018

Entertainer Tori Scott on Dolly, Vodka and Who is Her Biggest Fan

Martina O'Boyle12.2017Live Music, Theatre, UKLeave a Comment

British people make drinking an essential part of the Christmas season, so New Yorker Tori Scott is going to fit right in.  Scott returns to London with her hilarious show, Vodka is the … Read More

Martina O'BoyleEntertainer Tori Scott on Dolly, Vodka and Who is Her Biggest Fan12.14.2017

Get Lost With a Fresh, Musical Take on Peter Pan

Martina O'Boyle11.2017Theatre, UKLeave a Comment

Lost Boy Peter Pan

Preview: The Lost Boy Peter Pan at the Pleasance Theatre We all know the story of Peter Pan through and through, potentially and disturbingly including the 1991 onscreen flirtation between … Read More

Martina O'BoyleGet Lost With a Fresh, Musical Take on Peter Pan11.29.2017

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

Mini Review: Insignificance, at the Arcola Theatre

Martina O'Boyle10.2017Miscellaneous, UKLeave a Comment

Review: Insignificance at the Arcola Theatre The friendly Arcola staff invite you not only into their intimate theatre, but practically inside of the set: a hotel room, at night, sometime … Read More

Martina O'BoyleMini Review: Insignificance, at the Arcola Theatre10.26.2017

CD Review: Ned Roberts: Outside My Mind

Ignatius Shea10.2017Album Review, Music, UKLeave a Comment

Ned Roberts Ned Roberts – “Outside My Mind” For those in search of something a little different, Ned Roberts’ second album, “Outside My Mind”, might be just the thing. Following … Read More

Ignatius SheaCD Review: Ned Roberts: Outside My Mind10.24.2017

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

Quick Six Interview: Erin McKeown

Martina O'Boyle10.2017Interview, Live Music, Quick Six, UKLeave a Comment

Erin McKeown Interview

 Erin McKeown at Green Note October 10, 2017 Tough to pin down, the US-based singer-songwriter-artist-activist brings her possibly just a tad political leanings, her enthusiasm, and her guitar, to the … Read More

Martina O'BoyleQuick Six Interview: Erin McKeown10.10.2017

Much Fun to be Had in London : October 2017 Highlights

Martina O'Boyle10.2017Culture, Film Festival, Live Music, Miscellaneous, Music, Theatre, UKLeave a Comment

London October 2017

Lucky enough to live here or maybe planning your holiday – there is so much going on in London in October that you’ll be spoiled for choice. The BFI Film … Read More

Martina O'BoyleMuch Fun to be Had in London : October 2017 Highlights10.02.2017
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