‘Simplistic, childlike, and also deeply penetrating’ As spring ripens into summer fringe theatre becomes a dangerous activity, temperature-wise. Either the fiery gates of hell or over Aircon ’ed frozen tundra. Emily Woof’s show Blizzard should be the cool blast of air needed in this concrete microwave we call London. Accomplished theatre marker and actor, this show is Woof’s return to ...
‘Experience a large fraction of the wonder of London’s Theatreland’ January is dull, drab, and depressing, isn’t it? How about bringing the sunshine with a dose of musicals? Performed by drag queens? Topple down to the Soho Theatre and see Le Gateau Chocolat (George Ikediashi) and Jonny Woo (Jonathan Wooster) mutilate the popular genre, in the best way possible. Preaching ...
“Jokes on point’ Bourgeois & Maurice Meaninglessness magicked into merriment, existential dread made entertaining and nihilism turned not-so-bad! Take a dive into the razor-filled bath of Georgeois Bourgeois and Maurice Maurice’s latest show. Taking the world by storm, or raining on its parade, either works. We are greeted by a classic Soho theatre set, silvery lamé curtains, and a humongous ...
‘Starts strong, dedicated and focused’ It may have bitten off more than it can chew in its themes of pain, lust, longing, comedy, tragedy, horror and humanity, but Sex/ Crime certainly has moments worthy of attention. As “I’m So Excited” thumps overhead, we settle in upstairs at the Soho Theatre for an evening promising pain, lust, longing, comedy, tragedy, horror and humanity. ...
‘A rocking concept makes this gig theatre an experience not to be missed’ With Skunk Anansie playing overhead the stage is set, quite literally, as if we’re about to watch a gig. And in some respects, we are. Cora Bissett’s deeply personal show, What Girls Are Made Of, sits gloriously where theatre and live music meet, as it comes to ...
‘A perfect late-night frolic’ The comedy of catastrophe is a very British pleasure (Brexit anyone?). The same is true in theatre and Willis & Vere: The Starship Osiris is riding that particularly muddy wave, bringing this 5-star Edinburgh Fringe show to the Soho theatre. We follow the egotistical, utterly dislikeable Captain Hamilton, played by George Vere, as he bullies, demeans and embarrasses ...
‘A winner in my book’ Be sure to have plenty of tissues at the ready as the European premiere of Max Vernon’s Musical The View Upstairs sashays into the Soho Theatre. Heart-wrenching and perfectly situated in the centre of queer London, this musical entertains, disrupts and challenges. Set in 1973 in the Upstairs Lounge, New Orleans, the show blends the real and imaginary ...
‘Keep an eye on the running time’ Ambitious, infectious, yet seemingly never-ending, Cuckoo is a boiling pot of talent and potential that would have to be subject to a considerable sizing-down before becoming a hit show. Touching on issues such as leaving home, teenage bullying, gender dysphoria, identity, and the rise of social media, there is a lot of wonderful ...
‘Shouts about the female perspective’ A life dreamed of, yet built using sand that can be easily crumbled into the sea. With Fabric, we have an insight into a story far too familiar and a fate far too common. The issues discussed are ever-present, but what I am most interested in is does a gripping subject matter make a good ...