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Spin Cycles is a poignant one-woman show by Jamie-Lee Money, exploring themes of family trauma and adult vulnerability through humor and satire. Set in a spin studio, it intertwines personal grief with relatable anxieties, prompting audiences to reflect on their own life experiences. The performance is lively, engaging, and deeply human.
“FishBowl,” a Molière Award-winning comedy, showcases a masterful blend of physical humor and social commentary. Co-written by Pierre Guillois and others, the production emphasizes exaggerated mime while incorporating sound selectively. The clever set design enhances comedic risk, making everyday interactions humorously relatable, despite occasional overindulgence in toilet humor. Audiences will relish its sharp observations.
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody attempts to blend parody with tribute but struggles to find a clear direction. While performances are solid and visual design is effective, missed satirical opportunities detract from its impact. Ultimately, it serves as a nostalgic experience for devoted fans but lacks broader appeal or comedic depth.
Sunny Afternoon at New Wimbledon Theatre captivates Kinks fans with its heartfelt storytelling and musical craftsmanship. While not revolutionary in the jukebox musical genre, it effectively explores the band’s complex family dynamics and career challenges. Strong performances and a nostalgic atmosphere ensure an enjoyable experience, celebrating the enduring charm of the Kinks.
Dreams, despair and fried dumplings: Caribbean roots and broken systems collide in this rich, heartfelt study of a psychological care system creaking at the seams. The Bush Theatre and Belgrade Theatre in Coventry are co-producers in the world premiere of After Sunday, the debut of Bush Writers’ Group alum Sophia Griffin. Directed by Corey Campbell, Daniel…
Written by Graham Warrener, The Ecstasy of Hedy Lamarr is currently playing at the New Wimbledon Theatre as part of its fifth New Premieres season. Billed as “a tale of beauty, brains and Bluetooth”, The Ecstasy of Hedy Lamarr is an accomplished two-hander that follows how a teenage Austrian Jew rose to fame in Hollywood…
The Bush Theatre has another hit on its hands with Not Your Superwoman, now playing to sell-out audiences at its Shepherd’s Bush home. Surely a West End transfer awaits, if the schedules of Bridgerton’s Golda Rosheuvel and Black Panther star Letitia Wright can be aligned. Writer Emma Dennis-Edwards and director Lynette Linton have crafted a…
In Tentacle Tribe’s Prism, presented by Breakin’ Convention, currently playing at Sadler’s Wells East, five dancers turn light, colour, and motion into a mesmerising language of movement. The choreographers, Emmanuelle Lê Phan and Elon Höglund first met in Cirque du Soleil almost two decades ago and have shaped this shared dance language over years of…
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