‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Hampstead Theatre – Review
So what the hell did I just see? A musical about someone dying with a terminal illness. And I don’t mean using woad while on life support. Although actually, if it had been, I’d’ve watched it too with this cast! This show is bloody marvellous. There. I’ve said it. The talent on stage is frankly […]
‘Marsela’ The Crazy Coqs – Review
Here’s a thing. London is rammed with talented people doing their best to rise above the noise and be noticed. These are just the sort of folk that London At Large is all about. Folk like Marsela. How she persuaded the excellent Crazy Coqs (with their always super, lovely staff) to showcase her talents, I […]
‘Orphans’ Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Ok. I’m not a fan of English actors doing American accents. It’s usually kinda weird sounding. Who knows, one day it may be as unacceptable as me doing a Chinese one. Not for PC reasons of course, more because we’re usually crap at America. Anyway, these chaps do the American thing. And you know? Just […]
‘The Rover’ The Old Red Lion – Review
Reading Restoration comedy can be fun. It can also be a bit not fun. Think Centlivre and Pix. There, I said it. So I never got around to Aphra Behn, deciding instead to wait for a performance. You can wait a while for these damn buses! Anyway, The Old Red Lion Theatre has teamed up […]
‘Farm Hall’ Theatre Royal Haymarket – Review
Ok. Let’s start with the points. Five stars. Here’s why. This is a transfer of a debut script by Katherine Moar from our smallest West End theatre to one of the most majestic main houses in Town, namely Theatre Royal, Haymarket. How often does that happen? Jermyn Street Theatre is literally punching so far above […]
‘Dorian: The Musical’ Southwark Playhouse – Review
There was a time, way back, when being gay was positively dangerous. Trust me, I’m old enough to remember. Today, being gay is yesterday’s news; today danger lies instead in seizing the wrong pronoun. Progress. So a gender fluid musical has gotta go some to be noticed in a world where compassion and humanity take […]
‘Last Living Cannibal’ & ‘Corridor’ Shacklewell Arms – Gig Review
It was one of those days. I found out that the Alt-Folk night was cancelled because it was to be held outside – and this is England in spring. I had cycled over to east London for it, partly in the rain, so I figured as I’d come this far I’d find out what else […]
‘Laughing Boy’ Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Outstanding, put simply. Book. Go, see it. Five stars. Or you can read the rest of this, and a few other reviews, linked below. And find it’s sold out. Up to you. Stella Powell-Jones and David Doyle continue to raise the bar, already set high for Jermyn Street Theatre by Tom Littler (late of this […]
CROWNed With Impressions
Whether you’re a devoted fan of Netflix’s The Crown or you haven’t watched a single episode, The Crown exhibition at Bonhams will be a delightful addition to your New Bond Street stroll. Hans Zimmer’s main theme of the series washes over at the entrance, instantly transporting you to the regal world. The effect is amplified […]
Winter Lights: Blown With the Wind
The Winter Lights 2024 Festival in Canary Wharf is set to last for 11 days in total … and I easily picked the worst day to attend. Sunday morning surprised all with a noticeable temperature increase and alluring sunshine. So the idea of travelling across all of the city from Harrow to Canary Wharf in […]