Pieces Put Together
Impressive Beatbox performance lacks focus
Age really is just a number
Violet at VAULT Festival Review
Ambitious panto drama lack focus
Aging pantomime performer Ronal Roy Humphrey returns to his dressing room, still dressed in bright dress and impressive wig. He’s as loud and as flamboyant as you would expect from a panto star. But there’s more beneath the surface for Roy. Faced with aging and the inevitable changes
The Curious Incident: A Triumphant Return to London
Adapted from Mark Haddon’s book of the same name, this The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time tells the story of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old who is exceptionally gifted at maths yet struggles with social interactions and many every day tasks. Christopher finds his neighbour’s dog,
Caroline or Change Review
Change is in the air: Vibrant musical captures the spirit of 1960s America
Carmen
Thoughts of an opera novice on the Royal Opera House’s version of a classic
Dealing With Clair: psychological horror for the present
Estate agent Clair is helping Mike and Liz, a young couple in London, sell their house. They claim they want to act “honourably” and take the first offer to meet their asking price, yet it soon becomes clear that money is too much of a temptation and they are willing
Mrs Dalloway Brought to the Stage
This ambitious adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel aims high, but fails to capture the charm of the novel.
The Definitive Guide to Autumn in the Capital
With all the exciting events going on in London, it’s impossible to list all of them. But we’ve had a go! Here are some of this term’s highlights from the Arts editors.
Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust
Milly Thomas’ one-woman show is a visceral take on suicide, depression and the people left behind. It’s no wonder that this Edinburgh Fringe 2017 hit has transferred to London yet again.
Felix Arts guide to theatre on a student budget!
London is home to one of the best theatre scenes in Europe, spanning from hit West End shows to more obscure independent productions. But seeing shows on a student budget can be hard and a lot of students are put off by the prices. No more! Felix Arts takes you
A night of wicked cabaret takes us back in time
The collaboration between ENO and the Gate Theatre brings together a set of songs banned by the Nazis for being ‘un-German’ – it’s a fantastical evening, which deserves a bigger setting.