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Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew: A Lush, Queer Tapestry at Bush Theatre

  • Posted by Squirrp
  • 9 months ago
  • 3 min read

Some plays creep up on you, threading their way into your heart before you even realise how deeply they have taken root. Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew is one of those plays. Coral…

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Ordinary Madness: A Poetic Dive into the Mundane at Riverside Studios

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  • 9 months ago
  • 2 min read

Inspired by the works of Charles Bukowski, Ordinary Madness at Riverside Studios is a raw and compelling exploration of the extraordinary hidden within the everyday. Directed by Anya Viller and produced by Art Theatre…

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Heaven: A Tale of Unspoken Longing at Southwark Playhouse

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  • 9 months ago
  • 2 min read

In Heaven, Eugene O’Brien tenderly unpacks the quiet ache of a marriage stretched thin by years of silent compromise. Currently playing at Southwark Playhouse under Jim Culleton’s thoughtful direction, the story transports us…

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My Mother’s Funeral at The Yard Theatre – Comedy and Grief in Perfect Harmony

  • Posted by Squirrp
  • 10 months ago
  • 3 min read

The brilliance of My Mother’s Funeral at The Yard Theatre, written by Kelly Jones, lies in its razor-sharp balance between comedy and grief. Who knew mourning could be so damn funny? Yet here…

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Thanks for Having Me: Comedy So Sharp It Should Come with a Warning

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  • 10 months ago
  • 2 min read

Comedy often walks a tightrope between the ridiculous and the heartfelt, and Thanks for Having Me at the King’s Head Theatre balances both with impressive skill. Written by and starring Keelan Kember, this…

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Antigone [on strike] – A Modern Tragedy of Identity and Control

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  • 10 months ago
  • 2 min read

At Park Theatre, Antigone [on strike] reshapes Sophocles’ tale into a chillingly relevant exploration of identity, control, and public judgement. Inspired by the story of Shamima Begum, it places us inside a courtroom…

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Plainclothes: A Gripping Tale of Queer Shame and Hidden Identity

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  • 10 months ago
  • 2 min read

Some films haunt you. Others hug you. Plainclothes manages to do both. Carmen Emmi’s latest feature peels back the suffocating repression of 1990s Britain with a story that’s quietly devastating and unexpectedly…

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Second Best – An Amazing Winning Debut for Asa Butterfield

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  • 10 months ago
  • 3 min read

Everyone has their ‘almost’ moments. That promotion you didn’t get, the love that slipped away, the dream role that went to someone else. In Second Best, Asa Butterfield makes his stage…

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Hedda Gabler – Desire Unleashed, Chaos Ignited

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  • 10 months ago
  • 2 min read

Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler is a formidable classic, rich with psychological nuance and social critique. While Ibsen didn’t set out to write a Queer narrative, Hedda Gabler’s exploration of repressed desires, societal pressure,…

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The Gift: A Darkly Funny Package Unwrapped at Park Theatre

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  • 10 months ago
  • 2 min read

Dave Florez’s The Gift at Park Theatre opens with an intriguing premise: an anonymous package arrives at Colin’s door containing something both unsettling and inexplicable. What follows is a comedic, spiralling tale of paranoia,…

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Punch: A Knockout Tale of Queer Identity and Family Dynamics

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  • 10 months ago
  • 2 min read

Life’s hardest punches often come from those closest to us, a truth beautifully unravelled in Punch, a raw and captivating Queer drama that hits with both power and precision. Directed by…

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Toy Soldier: A Powerful Blend of History and Humanity

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  • 10 months ago
  • 2 min read

At Waterloo East Theatre, Toy Soldier immerses its audience in a harrowing yet deeply human tale set against the backdrop of the Falklands conflict. Written by Helen Goodman and Joseph Dewey, this world…

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Bonus Track: First Crushes and Gentle Melodies

  • Posted by Squirrp
  • 10 months ago
  • 2 min read

Coming-of-age stories often walk the same well-trodden path, but Bonus Track, Julia Jackman’s directorial debut, finds its charm in the quieter moments. Set in 2006, it follows George Bobbin (Joe Anders),…

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Firebird at the King’s Head Theatre: A Fiery Triumph of Love and Courage

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  • 10 months ago
  • 3 min read

Theatre has a magical way of revealing the raw truths of our world, and Firebird, now playing at The King’s Head Theatre, soars with passion and authenticity. Adapted from Sergey Fetisov’s memoir…

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JOCK at the White Bear Theatre: A Riveting Look at Masculinity and Belonging

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  • 11 months ago
  • 2 min read

Stepping into JOCK at the White Bear Theatre is like diving headfirst into the charged, heady world of university rugby societies – a realm where masculinity reigns supreme, and conformity is king. Charlie Howard’s…

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