I should note before starting this review that my views on this performance do not seem to equate those of the vast majority of the audience members. Having studied a countless array of audiences, though, I do believe this is because of the mode of performance that the play alludes to and the recognisable performativity... Continue Reading →
The Lion King remains one of the most popular shows in the West End, directed by Julie Taymor, book by Irene Mecchi. As beautiful ambulant puppets flood the aisles of the stalls, parading onto the stage, it is definitely easy to believe oneself transported into the midst of an animal parade in the heart of... Continue Reading →
This review is now available! Click here to view it. Keep your eye out for an upcoming review of Ella Hickson's Hot Mess, to be performed at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre. Tickets are available online at the following web address: http://www.camdenfringe.com/show.php?acts_id Also, make sure you're following The Theatre Reviewer on Tumblr and Twitter to... Continue Reading →
This review will consider Victory Day, performed at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre. I will start with characterisation. With the slight exception of John Pearson (playing Misha) and Seb Collinson (playing Chris), all performers were very lacking in energy, naturalism and overall performance. Nothing seemed to be performed realistically; everything seemed forced and wooden, as... Continue Reading →
Presenting themes of feminism, violation of the law, and discriminative and abusive treatment of employees by business-owners, NSFW is an engaging and prosperous play. Written by Lucy Kirkwood, and directed by Matthew Neubauer, this play was performed at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre in London. I will first consider set and aesthetic. Nearly every element... Continue Reading →
An original and inspirited play, written by Sarah Kosar and directed by Tommo Fowler, takes to the Old Red Lion Theatre under the name of Mumburger. This review will consider the play's efficacy. On entering the performance space, I, among other spectators, was taken aback by the mood installed: a warm purple, a small stage... Continue Reading →
