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Sh!t-faced Showtime Review: A "Pissedmas" Cocktail of Fun and Giggles, But It's Not Quite There

Gillian Choy

7 days ago2 min read

Sh!t-faced Showtime Review: A "Pissedmas" Cocktail of Fun and Giggles, But It's Not Quite There

Admittedly, there are some hilarious moments, but the joke gets old fast.

An Ageing Tale, Finally Interrogated: 'The Taming of the Shrew' at the Globe, Explained

Sophie-May Ward-Marchbank

Oct 224 min read

An Ageing Tale, Finally Interrogated: 'The Taming of the Shrew' at the Globe, Explained

So hysterical was the acting that it was easy to forget that the thematic undercurrents driving this story are less than comedic.

New York Calls Up MI5 Agents! 'Operation Mincemeat' to Debut on Broadway in 2025

Angelika Etherington-Smith

Oct 24 min read

New York Calls Up MI5 Agents! 'Operation Mincemeat' to Debut on Broadway in 2025

The musical’s overwhelming success comes from its unique blend of sharp humour, brilliant writing, and heartwarming performances.

This Comedy Has No Errors: Reviewing 'Comedy of Errors' at The Globe

Anwesh Banerjee

Sep 114 min read

This Comedy Has No Errors: Reviewing 'Comedy of Errors' at The Globe

This tale of mistaken identities is a thoroughly enjoyable production of unadulterated theatrical joy.

Hilarious, Wacky, and Delightfully Unpolished: Reviewing 'Police Cops in Space'

Amber Dowse

Aug 123 min read

Hilarious, Wacky, and Delightfully Unpolished: Reviewing 'Police Cops in Space'

This show knows exactly what it wants to be: a funny, wacky, and thoroughly enjoyable sci-fi spoof.

God They're Brilliant: Reviewing The Fortune Theatre's New 'Mincemeat' Five

Rachel Pantrey and Rachel Annette

Jul 25 min read

God They're Brilliant: Reviewing The Fortune Theatre's New 'Mincemeat' Five

Operation Mincemeat's Sean Carey makes us not only root for him but also celebrate with him – few performers have the ability to do this.

Bronté Barbé and Rebekah Hinds Talk "Kathy & Stella" Solving the Mystery of How to Break Into the West End

Anwesh Banerjee

Jul 14 min read

Bronté Barbé and Rebekah Hinds Talk "Kathy & Stella" Solving the Mystery of How to Break Into the West End

"You can take the show out of the fringe, but not the fringe out of the show," the musical's stars recalled the wisdom of their producer.

Do You Ever Feel Like A Fish Out of Water?: Reviewing 'Birthday Fish' at Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival

Georgia Gibson

Jun 254 min read

Do You Ever Feel Like A Fish Out of Water?: Reviewing 'Birthday Fish' at Wandsworth Arts Fringe Festival

Try to picture a hangover after a big night out or a hectic house party; you're laying on your bedroom floor while the world spins,...

In Conversation with Max Mir, Director of 'Walking Fernando'

Stefi Komala

Mar 294 min read

In Conversation with Max Mir, Director of 'Walking Fernando'

Max Mir is an award-winning director who has recently moved to London. I met with him to discuss his latest film, his chance encounter...

Reviewing 'How To Flirt: The TED XXX Talk' at The Box, Soho: Missing Notes but Electric in its Bones

Georgia Gibson

Mar 204 min read

Reviewing 'How To Flirt: The TED XXX Talk' at The Box, Soho: Missing Notes but Electric in its Bones

Daisy Doris May took the stage at The Box as drag king persona Steve Porter for one night only, before the show debuts at Edinburgh...

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