What would you do if you could do it all again? This is the question Rea Dennhardt Patel’s play, ‘The Undying,’ poses. When Amba (Vaishnavi Survaprakash) brings home some TwiceLife pills to her husband Prav (Akaash Dev Shemar) the two become embroiled in a twisty tale that examines gender, age and trauma all through theContinue reading “‘The Undying’ at Soho Theatre Review 2026: A twisty South Asian tale that poses some big questions in its examination of gender, age and trauma”
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‘Maggots’ at the Bush Theatre Review 2026: An impressive cast vividly bring to life a thought-provoking piece that is as witty as it is tragic
I was back at the Bush Theatre this week to see their latest show, ‘Maggots.’ Written by Farah Najib, this three hander recounts the story of the residents of Laurel House, and their discovery of Shirley, whose rotting body went undiscovered for a year, breeding a foul stench and a host of maggots. Actors MarciaContinue reading “‘Maggots’ at the Bush Theatre Review 2026: An impressive cast vividly bring to life a thought-provoking piece that is as witty as it is tragic”
Christmas Trees: A Brief History
As soon as November hits, I’m sure that everybody begins seeing Christmas trees popping up all over the place! And then, before we know it, we are taking them all down again come January! Christmas trees are typically evergreen conifer, spruce or pine and are typically decorated with baubles, lights and tinsel. But where didContinue reading “Christmas Trees: A Brief History”
‘Frankenstein’ 2025: An Analysis
Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ is probably one of the most famous British novels – if not THE most famous in Gothic circles. Personally, I’ve always been more team ‘Dracula,’ so I was very interested to see what Guillermo Del Toro’s take had in store for the iconic story. Safe to say, the film has received raveContinue reading “‘Frankenstein’ 2025: An Analysis”
‘Christmas Karma’ 2025: An Analysis
Gurinder Chadha’s latest film ‘Christmas Karma’ hit cinemas on November 14th, and, as you may have guessed, it is a rendition of Dickens’ Christmas classic with a Desi twist. We follow the journey of Mr Sood (Kunal Nayyar), an arrogant and right wing politician who, as in the original tale, is visited by three ghostsContinue reading “‘Christmas Karma’ 2025: An Analysis”
‘After Sunday’ at the Bush Theatre Review 2025: A strong cast showcase an insightful look at men’s mental health, and the connecting power of food
The Bush Theatre’s latest offering, ‘After Sunday,’ certainly presents an intriguing concept. Written by Bush alumni Sophia Griffin and directed by Corey Campbell, the play revolves around Ty (Corey Weekes), Daniel (Darrel Bailey) and Leroy (David Webber), who are part of a Caribbean cookery group led by occupational therapist Naomi (Aimée Powell). The group isContinue reading “‘After Sunday’ at the Bush Theatre Review 2025: A strong cast showcase an insightful look at men’s mental health, and the connecting power of food”
‘The New Colossus’ 1883: An Analysis
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognisable sculptures in the world, and is symbolic of America, the American Dream and freedom. Gifted to America by the French, and designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, Lady Liberty is probably inspired by Libertas, the Roman goddess of Liberty and was originally conceived in 1865, toContinue reading “‘The New Colossus’ 1883: An Analysis”
Female Companions of Colour in ‘Doctor Who’
‘Doctor Who’ showrunners have always championed inclusivity and diversity. Chris Chibnall’s condition of taking over as showrunner was that The Doctor should be a woman, when Steven Moffatt cast Pearl Mackie as Bill, he openly stated that the show should ‘do better’ on the diversity front and Russell T Davies’ most recent run is probablyContinue reading “Female Companions of Colour in ‘Doctor Who’”
‘Not Your Superwoman’ at the Bush Theatre Review: A cathartic and empowering mother-daughter saga that tackles loss, identity and self-discovery
The Bush Theatre rolled out the orange, yes, orange, carpet last night for the world premiere of Emma Dennis-Edwards’ ‘Not Your Superwoman.’ Starring Golda Rosheuvel and Letitia Wright as mother and daughter duo Joyce and Erica, the show examines their relationship following the death of their family matriarch, Elaine. Both journey to their ancestral homelandContinue reading “‘Not Your Superwoman’ at the Bush Theatre Review: A cathartic and empowering mother-daughter saga that tackles loss, identity and self-discovery”
Birthdays: A Brief History
Everyone knows what birthdays are – they are the anniversary of someone’s birth. A birthday comes around once a year, ie, September 10th, a birthdate, is the complete date, ie, September 10th 1999. Nowadays birthdays are heavily celebrated with cake, with some birthdays carrying more weight and importance than others. But where did these traditionsContinue reading “Birthdays: A Brief History”
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