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Candide Review
A story of love, heartache, optimism, and the problem of evil in our world. Sound familiar? Leonard Bernstein’s Candide (1993 concert version) was performed in concert by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra on Friday 21st July 2017 at Cadagon Hall. Candide is a comic opera in two acts. Candide is…
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Funeral Meats review
The world premiere of Funeral Meats took place on Tuesday 8th August at the Kings Head Theatre. This one act, five scene play is set from 7pm to midnight on the night of the funeral wake for Luke and Laura’s mother. Barabara, an old friend of their mothers’ drops by,…
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The Waiting Room Review
The Waiting Room is an hour-long character study of Magdalene, a long-term homeless and residing on a Highgate bench. This detailed, and at times surreal, exploration of hercomplex life reveals the tragic events that have shaped her and the baggage she carries. Elaine Taylor’s script, skilfully hints at Magdalene’s troubled past, without straying into blunt exposition. This intriguing story has a nice level…
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Evita Review
I love the music, have seen the film a number of times, play the songs on my clarinet and have always wished to see it on stage, so when I was asked to review Evita on Thursday I jumped at the chance. This highly successful musical is the brain child…
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Rabbits Review
What is normal? What is normal in a healthy, functioning relationship? How does the flame keep burning in a relationship? And if it dies, can it be reignited? These are the questions posed in black comedy play ‘Rabbits’. Married couple Frank and Susan’s relationship is at breaking point, so Frank…
