‘The bones of the show are where the problems lie’ Posed, well-choreographed and chirpy this story delves into the murky depth of the early years of the silver screen but doesn’t manage to clear the waters. Squished into the studio space of The Other Palace Reputation follows ambitious budding writer Michelle Grant as she fights the comically evil plagiariser and ...

‘Immersive element brought by the provision of food for the audience’ Welcomed in by the comforting smell of toast, I enter The Other Palace which plays host to the latest incarnation of the food writer Nigel Slater’s autobiography. But how does it match up to the film? Does it step up to the plate (sorry)? With a hip-swaying 60s soundtrack, ...