Gentle readers, I have some grave news. Our beloved former Christmas tree, Twiglet Piny Tim McNeedles, has been tree-napped. When I last wrote about Piny Tim, our friends Paul (of Pootling Around fame) and Hannah had agreed to take him in and give him space in their garden. We packed him up and deposited him … Continue reading
Tag Archives: London
Night (Bus) Terrors: The Fear Rides Again
There are two things that without exception will throw me into a state of near panic. The first is being caught outside my home or workplace without keys, credentials, a means of communication, or money (and on one memorable occasion, without shoes.) The second is being far from home without a clear idea of the … Continue reading
The Three Rings of Cirque Tsuki review for Everything Theatre
I reviewed The Three Rings of Cirque Tsuki for Everything Theatre last weekend: The performer/devisors of ImmerCity have put together an intricately nested experience of stories within stories. Don’t worry, it’s less confusing than it sounds. Inevitably there were a few places during five hours of theatre where I found my attention wandering, but overall … Continue reading
The Three Rings of Cirque Tsuki review for Everything Theatre
I reviewed The Three Rings of Cirque Tsuki for Everything Theatre last weekend: The performer/devisors of ImmerCity have put together an intricately nested experience of stories within stories. Don’t worry, it’s less confusing than it sounds. Inevitably there were a few places during five hours of theatre where I found my attention wandering, but overall … Continue reading
The Butterfly Lovers, Blue Elephant Theatre (review for Everything Theatre)
I reviewed The Butterfly Lovers, a retelling of the Chinese legend of Zhu and Liang, for Everything Theatre: When you arrive at the Blue Elephant Theatre, a trail of confetti butterflies leads you upstairs to the café and bar. I was so entranced by following these butterflies that I completely missed the box office on … Continue reading
The Butterfly Lovers, Blue Elephant Theatre (review for Everything Theatre)
I reviewed The Butterfly Lovers, a retelling of the Chinese legend of Zhu and Liang, for Everything Theatre: When you arrive at the Blue Elephant Theatre, a trail of confetti butterflies leads you upstairs to the café and bar. I was so entranced by following these butterflies that I completely missed the box office on … Continue reading
Father Nandru and the Wolves at Wilton’s Music Hall
I reviewed <em>Father Nandru and the Wolves</em> at Wilton’s Music Hall for Everything Theatre. Wilton’s has surrounded Father Nandru and the Wolves with enticing tidbits: before the show you can grab a bit of ZakuskiLondon’s Romanian-inspired finger foods, and afterwards there is live music in the bar by gypsy bands. On the night I was … Continue reading
Father Nandru and the Wolves at Wilton’s Music Hall
I reviewed <em>Father Nandru and the Wolves</em> at Wilton’s Music Hall for Everything Theatre. Wilton’s has surrounded Father Nandru and the Wolves with enticing tidbits: before the show you can grab a bit of ZakuskiLondon’s Romanian-inspired finger foods, and afterwards there is live music in the bar by gypsy bands. On the night I was … Continue reading
The Memorable Ne M’Oublie Pas
Often the simplest theatrical devices are the most effective. The standout moment of Compagnie Philippe Genty’s Ne M’Oublie Pas (Forget Me Not) is a dancer whirling joyfully in circles, controlling a piece of billowing black fabric with a long pole. Yet this device is more complex than it seems at first sight: the fabric can … Continue reading
The Memorable Ne M’Oublie Pas
Often the simplest theatrical devices are the most effective. The standout moment of Compagnie Philippe Genty’s Ne M’Oublie Pas (Forget Me Not) is a dancer whirling joyfully in circles, controlling a piece of billowing black fabric with a long pole. Yet this device is more complex than it seems at first sight: the fabric can … Continue reading
In a Merry Hour: Caitlin E McDonald 