Third Angel’s Alexander Kelly knows a lot about space, the history of the species, and a fair bit about aliens – exactly the sort of chap you would like to have on your side in a pub quiz. In this animated whirlwind of facts, figures and scientific know-how, Kelly conjures up the presence of Dr […]

The Enchanted is a vibrant, devised adaptation of Rene Denfeld’s novel of the same name from young company Pharmacy (recent graduates), who employ a range of effective techniques to bring the hard-hitting and well-written narrative to life. In the dim semi-round space, half hidden within a network of small moveable cages, a group of figures […]

Underground themes, fairy tales and freak characters are part of the universe often explored by Tim Burton, either as a film director, writer or illustrator. The Curious Sole of Luna Cobbler is inspired by Burton’s poetry, but also brings us a visual aesthetic that references his work as a visual artist – hence, black and […]

In Pss Pss, the Swiss-Italian Compagnia Baccalà brings to the stage a classic double clown act, and from the empty and silent space use subtlety and ingenuity to build scenes that are both hilarious and poetic. All the action emerges from the relationship between the two – Simone Fassari (him) and Camilla Pessi (her) – which […]

Adapted and performed by Olivier Ducas and Francis Monty (Théâtre de la Pire Espèce), Ubu on the Table recreates Alfred Jarry’s 19th century farce, Ubu Roi with puppetry, clowning and chaotic kitchen utensils. Two messy prop tables that look like something from Kitchen Nightmares frame a central table covered in a black table cloth. At each […]