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Edmond – The Chamber Theatre @ The Carleton Tavern
A Night of Vicious Entertainment The Chamber Theatre takes its audience through a labyrinth of alienation and immorality in their production of David Mamet’s “Edmond” at the Carleton Tavern. Bored with his wife anti-hero Edmond rejects convention soon finding himself … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Reynolds, Carleton Tavern, Chamber Theatre, Donnie Laflamme, Edmond, Jennifer Vallance, Leslie Cserepy, Mamet
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Black Roses Bloom in Notting Hil
For the last month striking Gothic black roses have popped up in and around Notting Hill taped to street lamps, parking ticket machines and random bollards around the neighbourhood. No one can tell me what the beautiful yet sombre street art represents … Continue reading
Nomad @Whiteleys: Cinema Pops Up in Bayswater
The independent Lexi Cinema in Kensal Rise re-launched its travelling pop-up cinema Nomad in the middle of Bayswater at the beautiful, if underused, Whiteley’s. The pop-up operates 7 days a week until 21 December in what was formerly the book shop … Continue reading
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Tagged Lexi Cinema, Nomad Pop-Up Cinema, Whiteley's
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Yerma @ The Gate Theatre
Natalie Abrahami’s direction of Federico Garcia Lorca’s Yerma is a simplified linear affair providing a riveting if rocky night at the theatre. Spanish for “barren”, Yerma remains the grim tragedy of a deceitful childless marriage and Anthony Weigh’s version brings … Continue reading
PayneShurvell Gallery: Your Garden is Looking a Mess Could You Please Tidy it up
Exploring print media through branding, notably via Phillip Morris’ classic Red Marlboro flip-top box, is a fantastic concept especially as once pervasive cigarette advertising now struggles to brand its own product. The current show at PayneShurvell owes its curious name … Continue reading
“Saved” @The Lyric – 4*
An edited version of this review has appeared on London24 and MyVillage Brace yourself for one hell of a ride. Banned, prosecuted and vilified when premiered in the ‘60s Edward Bond’s “Saved”, is the first previously-banned production to leave me short of … Continue reading
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Mixed Marriage @ Finborough Theatre – Star Crossed Lovers & Political Strife – 3.5*
An edited version of this review has appeared on London24 A full century since it was first staged in Dublin Mixed Marriage, centred on a Protestant family in Belfast, resonates as clearly as any modern day socio-political drama. The script and … Continue reading
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Tagged Christopher Brandon, Damien Hannaway, Daragh O'Malley, Finborough Theatre, Fiona Victory, Joel Ormsby, Mixed Marriage, Nora-Jane Noone, Sam Yates
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Summer setting on Portobello Pop Up Cinema
Tucked beneath the Westway this Pop-Up cinema will never be the first word in luxury and comfort but excels at ingenuity, and community spirit. The programmes of films screened outdoor are thoughtfully chosen, many evenings held in support of a … Continue reading
East Pop West: An Art Story 4*
As the Frieze Art Fair arrives in London this moving showcase re-opens as “East Pop Red“. Catch it while you can: 12-18 Oct. The Shoreditch/East-end art scene has decamped for a few days to West London. East Pop is a … Continue reading
“Colours of Africa”: It takes an art auction…. 3.5*
An edited version of this review has appeared on MyVillage.com An inspiring and moving art collection sees the Tabernacle’s boutique gallery plastered floor to ceiling with colourful sketches and painting. These disarming works are unique, refreshing and offer an uncontrived … Continue reading
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Tagged Colours of Africa, Jennifer Cavanagh, London, Masindi, Redearth education, Tabernacle, Uganda
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