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302 stories by "Louise Penn"

'Offers psychological chills from the start': MACBETH " Big Telly Theatre Company (Online review) by Louise Penn

With some scenes of conflict filmed in a style which evokes the "found-footage" style seen in The Blair Witch Project and others, this Big Telly Theatre Company's Macbeth " for which audienc…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00am on October 16, 2020[SHARE]

'Thoughtful tale': QUARTER LIFE CRISIS " Bridge Theatre by Louise Penn

As part of the one-person play series which has reopened the Bridge Theatre, Quarter Life Crisis brings the story of Alicia to the stage as she approaches her 26th birthday.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on October 12, 2020[SHARE]

'It is the small moments that matter': APOLLO 13 " THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON " Original Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

While Original Theatre's Apollo 13: The Dark Side of the Moon is largely filmed in the homes of actors, the audience is taken straight into the interior of the spacecraft as a mission which …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on October 9, 2020[SHARE]

'A feast for the eyes & ears': WAIT FOR ME (Online review) by Louise Penn

Without pieces of art like Wait For Me " and this mixes music, theatre, ballet, cinema, storytelling and production " the world would be a far lonelier place.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on October 7, 2020[SHARE]

'A chance for performers to come back & shine': The Theatre Channel " The Theatre Cafe (Online review) by Louise Penn

The Theatre Channel showcases classics from musical theatre in a variety of settings for the digital age, so fans can enjoy their favourite songs and stars from the comfort of home.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 7:00am on October 3, 2020[SHARE]

'We want to come back bigger & better & stronger than ever: What a first year for Hope Theatre's AD Kennedy Bloomer by Louise Penn

Welcome back to the Fringe Focus series of interviews with artistic directors around London. Recently I caught up with Kennedy Bloomer, who has been running the Hope Theatre (above the Hope …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00am on October 1, 2020[SHARE]

'A whole lifetime of joy & pain packed into this tale': BEFORE AFTER " Southwark Playhouse by Louise Penn

Filmed simply and elegantly in the Little auditorium at Southwark Playhouse, Before After places all our attention on the problems of these two people as they begin again.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on September 28, 2020[SHARE]

'The surround sound is disturbingly realistic at times': Double " Darkfield Radio by Louise Penn

A 20 minute audio experience for two people, Double is a psychological puzzle set in any normal kitchen, against any normal kitchen table.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00am on September 23, 2020[SHARE]

'Showcases 3 actors at the top of their game': FAITH HEALER " Old Vic (Online review) by Louise Penn

Ultimately this Old Vic in Camera production of Faith Healer, starring Michael Sheen, David Threlfall and Indira Varma, is a flawless rendition of a deeply engrossing and emotional text.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on September 18, 2020[SHARE]

'I'm looking forward to welcoming people back': David Brady describes how it feels to be reopening the Lion & Unicorn Theatre by Louise Penn

Welcome back to Fringe Focus, our series putting a spotlight on smaller theatres. Today's guest is the artistic director of the Lion & Unicorn Theatre, David Brady. As well as running th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00am on September 17, 2020[SHARE]

'A riot of filth in words & gestures': PINOCCHIO GETS WOOD " Guildford Fringe Theatre Company (Online review) by Louise Penn

Strictly 18-plus, Pinocchio Gets Wood is a riot of filth in words and gestures right from the first appearance of Dame Ciabatta Myflange (the tireless Daniel Page). No Widow Twankey, this Da…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on September 14, 2020[SHARE]

'A complex play which will make you laugh & cry': ROSE " Hope Mill Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

Martin Sherman's intense play is revived by Hope Mill Theatre with an absorbing performance from Maureen Lipman as the 80-year-old recounting the events of her life.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on September 11, 2020[SHARE]

'The tale is in turns mystical & magical': HOLLOW " The Space UK (Online review) by Louise Penn

Included in the shows offered at this year's digital Edinburgh Fringe, comes Hollow. It is a musical from performer David Kent and collaborator Dereck Walker, weaving supernatural stories wi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on September 10, 2020[SHARE]

'It has been traumatic': Iris Theatre's Paul-Ryan Carberry on life for the company pre & post lockdown by Louise Penn

Welcome back to Fringe Focus, putting a spotlight on smaller theatres. Following my attendance at Dear Peter last month, the series reopens with the artistic director of Iris Theatre, Paul-R…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00am on September 6, 2020[SHARE]

'The subtleties & concerns of this story are universal': SAFE SPACE (Online review) by Louise Penn

Teater V's Safe Space faces a tough subject head on with some style while always staying one step ahead of its audience.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 7:00am on September 5, 2020[SHARE]

'Stays sharp & relevant': JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: THE CONCERT " Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Louise Penn

It seems extremely apt for the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park to resurrect its celebrated production of Jesus Christ Superstar just as live theatre starts to take the first tentative step…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00am on August 31, 2020[SHARE]

'Superb & enjoyable musical treat': GODSPELL THE CONCERT (Online review) by Louise Penn

The marvellous Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester has co-produced Godspell The Concert with Ginger Quiff Media.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00am on August 28, 2020[SHARE]

'Will disturb & amuse, provoke & enthuse': 52 SOULS " Chronic Insanity (Online review) by Louise Penn

Chronic Insanity's final show of 12 in lockdown may well be their best, with each virtual performance a random set of pieces chosen by the viewer from a deck of cards.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on August 27, 2020[SHARE]

'This piece has some zinging one-liners': UNTIL THE AD BREAK " Maverick Charles Productions (Online review) by Louise Penn

You can catch Until the Ad Break at Online@theSpace until the end of August. It is a reimagined scene from the company's 2018 show, 21 Minutes, created and filmed during lockdown.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on August 26, 2020[SHARE]

Got a few minutes? Then why not catch an Edinburgh Fringe show from The Space UK (Online review) by Louise Penn

Welcome to the virtual Edinburgh Fringe. Here I look at the shows made available via The Space UK which run under ten minutes duration. All are available until 31 August at Online@theSpace.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on August 24, 2020[SHARE]

'I was fully invested in these people & their discussions': JURY " Park Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

A new play written for lockdown by Martin Murray, Jury puts us into the jury room " or Zoom " as 12 people on furlough come together to consider a case against a high-profile white female TV…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 1:22pm on August 20, 2020[SHARE]

'Fun, family-friendly & warm-hearted': ALICE: A VIRTUAL THEME PARK " Creation Theatre (Online review) by Louise Penn

Alice: A Virtual Theme Park is ultimately a show of charm and occasional barbed wit, which is fun for both families or adults. You don't have to switch your video on and join in, but it is f…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 7:00am on August 16, 2020[SHARE]

'There is an immediacy which pulls you into the action': GRIP " Reading Fringe (Online review) by Louise Penn

Not for the faint-hearted, Grip is worth a look to consider what it adds to a constant contemporary debate. It is available for free once you have registered for the Reading Fringe.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:10am on August 14, 2020[SHARE]

'A complex & fascinating character from the Stuart era': THE MASKS OF APHRA BEHN / ORANGES & INK (Online review) by Louise Penn

Claire Louise Amias' pair of plays, The Masks of Aphra Behn and Oranges & Ink, resurrect Aphra Behn from a place of relative obscurity into sharp relief as a chatty, warm, and witty raco…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00am on July 23, 2020[SHARE]

'Reimagined with the voices front & centre': NATALIE BARNEY'S LAST SALON " Reading Fringe (Online review) by Louise Penn

As an audio play for three rather than a stage monologue, Natalie Barney's Last Salon is directed by Fiona Leonard and reimagined with the voices front and centre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on July 22, 2020[SHARE]
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