Ah, the walls, the walls – our lives are bound by them! Literal walls, metaphorical walls… But what if life is but a dream? Or what if we acknowledge (in the words of Jacques Lecoq, with a nod towards the Buddha) that ‘tout bouge’ – everything moves, nothing is solid? Where does that leave these […]
Reviews
Aurélia Thierrée, Victoria Thierrée Chaplin: Murmurs
December 20th, 2011 by Dorothy Max PriorTrailblaze Theatre Company: O’ Holy Night!
December 18th, 2011 by Miriam (Mim) KingDecember night just days before Christmas, and I joined in the fun with this interactive and immersive absurd Xmas experience, billed as ‘The Office meets Lapland’. Commencing in the bar downstairs at The Marlborough, we are intriguingly eased into this show. Two elves are busy chatting together, then become aware that we, the humans, can […]
Travelling Light: Cinderella
December 15th, 2011 by Geraldine HarrisTravelling Light’s playful production of Cinderella goes down the Grimm route, presenting characters with real problems, real hopes and desires, and real dark undersides. It’s an accessible and often very funny show with enough magic and wonder to keep almost the youngest of kids in thrall, and enough experimentation and new ideas to engage the most cynical […]
Ontroerend Goed: Audience
December 9th, 2011 by Charlotte SmithOn the way into the theatre, there’s a slight traffic jam as people hang up their coats and bags. I’m gently moved on, and decide to keep my things. Once installed, this is suddenly a relief. My coat – yes, the one from the M&S Outlet in Stevenage – and my bag – yes, the […]
Gonzo Moose: Grimm and Grimmer
December 9th, 2011 by Geraldine HarrisPegasus Theatre is a beautiful space which offered a fantastically warm welcome to this family Christmas show. There was a beautifully designed fairytale treasure trail throughout the front of house spaces, a live band playing during the interval (selected shows), friendly staff – many of whom are clearly young people involved in the life of […]