Auntie’s House ★★★ Kings Head Theatre, London Auntie’s House, by Paul Stone, is a very new piece of theatre that feels fresh from the workshop. Whilst in need of some development this embryonic work has a heartwarming charm and comic potential that is ripe for future success. Auntie Tamina (Ruchika Jain), a Muslim widow, … Continue reading
Ballet Boyz : England on Fire ⚝⚝⚝⚝ Sadlers Wells Theatre, London If you like dance with interdisciplinary ambition then do an allegro jeté over to Sadlers Wells for Balletboyz England on Fire. Bringing together over 40 choreographers, performers, and composers it’s the opportunity to see a range of different artistic approaches placed … Continue reading
Brokeback Mountain ★★★★ Soho Place. London Some great loves can be summed up in a short story. Some in a country ballad. With Brokeback Mountain, the world premiere of a reincarnation of the Annie Proulx tale, there is now a play that brings together both. Set within a cinematic accompaniment of song this poignantly … Continue reading
Candy Gigi Friday Night Sinner★★★★ Soho Theatre London There are some things that only a woman can say about being a woman. There are some things that only a Jewish person can say about being Jewish. Candy Gigi says, sings, shouts and vomits them all at the Soho Theatre. And it’s hilarious. Candy Gigi believes … Continue reading
Cybil Service at the Vaults Festival ★★★ The Vaults Festival is coming to an end. And it’s likely to be permanent. So go now or go never. Whether it’s your first time at the Vaults or your hundredth, Cybil Service by Salmaan Mohammed is a prime example of the zesty, quirky and downright queer fare that … Continue reading