The Arty Thespian
I was lucky enough to see The Woman's March at the Pleasance theatre as part of the LSDF semi-finals. The Woman's march, written and directed by Carys Hughes, is a series of monologues that depict different voices found at the Woman's March in London. The show for me was very real and genuine. The characters were … Continue reading London Student Drama Festival- The Woman’s March.
Last night I went to see John by Annie Baker in the Dorfman Theatre. A space in the National, that I barely knew existed, let alone ever visited before. Annie Baker is a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, notably for her play The Flick. I can tell you just about everything to do with this play, … Continue reading John – National Theatre
I had the absolute pleasure of attending the press night of Julius Caesar at the Bridge Theatre amongst the powerful and elite members of the theatrical community. This new adaptation of Shakespeare’s play starring Ben Wishaw, Michelle Fairley, David Morrissey, and David Calder, was more relevant than ever with our current political climate. That is … Continue reading Julius Caesar – Bridge Theatre
*Warning: This is a long one. Apologies in advance* I finally got to see Hamilton on Friday night at the Victoria Palace Theatre. I have refrained from writing anything on the show as of yet, if you know me at all, or ever read this blog before; I can barely go a week without mentioning … Continue reading Hamilton Review.
Top shows of 2017. Happy New Year! What better way to reflect on the past year than in theatre, so with much further ado, here are my top shows that I saw in 2017. I usually do them in order, however I saw so many shows this year, that the best I could do was … Continue reading Top Shows of 2017.
I went to see Half a Sixpence tonight at the Noel Coward Theatre, starring Charlie Stemp. Half a sixpence is a classic rag to riches story concerning humble Kent man, Arthur Kipps, and the love triangle he manages to get stuck in the middle of. As the show started, the overture began with banjos. This … Continue reading Half A Sixpence.
Tonight I saw Woyzeck at the Old Vic, starring John Boyega. Woyzeck by Georg Büchner is an exploration on how War affects young minds, and the lengths people will go to escape the clasp of poverty. Set in the rage of the Cold War and the war in Belfast, this new adaptation by Joe Murphy, … Continue reading Woyzeck- Old Vic.
Not Paradise, Maybe home 