This company of young actors works with real energy and flair to present a satisfyingly twisted take on the fairy tale Bluebeard. The utilisation of a range of incredible lo-fi visual effects, all operated by the actors themselves, makes the piece reminiscent of Forkbeard Fantasy at their very best and creates a palpable atmosphere of play […]
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Circle of Eleven: Leo
August 13th, 2011 by Charlotte SmithLeo is majestic. Simple and sophisticated, the whole one-man show is built around a trick of perspective: the live performance is presented side by side with a projection that rotates it by ninety degrees. This proves a rich source of physical comedy. Tobias Wegner may be lying down, while his doppelgänger is leaning against a wall. […]
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Suitcase Royale: Suitcase Royale in Zombatland
August 13th, 2011 by Andy RobertsSuitcase Royale are back with a new bag of scrapyard tricks, and this time they’re up against zombats (half wombat, half zombie). Imagine trying to tell the tale of George A Romero’s Night of the Living Dead with just a few instruments and a pop-up set made of cardboard and wonky ply, and that’s pretty much how […]
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New Art Club: Quiet Act of Destruction
August 13th, 2011 by Andy RobertsNew Art Club –Tom Roden and Pete Shenton – are well-known for their unique blend of comedy and dance, but this year they have something a little different in store for us. Upon entering the space the audience are quickly split into three teams: Meldreth Village, Melbourne Village and The Woods. Tom and Pete each […]
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John Osborne: John Peel’s Shed
August 13th, 2011 by Charlotte SmithJohn Osborne shares his love of radio in this tactile show. It’s linked to his book, Radio Head: Up And Down The Dial Of British Radio, which is dutifully plugged at the end (copies for a fiver). But this is also a well-crafted performance, gently reminiscent of Daniel Kitson or Josie Long. At the heart of […]