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”
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‘Make Me Feel’ at the Bush Theatre Review: A fun and enjoyable look at the highs, lows and politics of friendship
I was back at the Bush Theatre this week for the world premiere of ‘Make Me Feel.’ Written by Bush Writers’ Group alumni Will Jackson for the 18-25 Bush Young Company, the play follows Jamie (Joshua Aketse-Entsie) and Ruby (Dejuan Desiree) as they plan their nuptials. Also, along for the ride is their seventeen friends,Continue reading “‘Make Me Feel’ at the Bush Theatre Review: A fun and enjoyable look at the highs, lows and politics of friendship”
‘Sing Street’ at the Lyric Hammersmith Review: An immersive blast of 80s rock, rage and youthful hope
I was back at the Lyric Hammersmith last week for the opening of ‘Sing Street’! Based on John Carney’s 2016 film of the same name, the musical follows schoolboy Conor (Sheridan Townsley) who claims to be in a boy band to impress his mysterious crush, Raphina (Grace Collender). Set in 1980s Dublin, the show isContinue reading “‘Sing Street’ at the Lyric Hammersmith Review: An immersive blast of 80s rock, rage and youthful hope”
‘Miss Myrtle’s Garden’ at the Bush Theatre Review: A moving piece of theatre that takes time to examine love, loss and memory
I was lucky enough to be back at the Bush Theatre this week to see their latest offering ‘Miss Myrtle’s Garden.’ Written by Danny James King and directed by Taio Lawson, the show follows the eponymous Miss Myrtle as she, and the characters around her tend to her garden, and contend with the past. TheContinue reading “‘Miss Myrtle’s Garden’ at the Bush Theatre Review: A moving piece of theatre that takes time to examine love, loss and memory”
‘The Great Gatsby’ at the London Coliseum Review: A star-studded spectacle that infuses the American classic with a newfound vitality
The West End’s latest offering, ‘The Great Gatsby,’ officially launched last Thursday with what has been described as the press night to end all press nights. I was lucky enough to attend and can safely say that this statement is pretty bang on. Based on the successful Broadway show, which itself is based on F.Continue reading “‘The Great Gatsby’ at the London Coliseum Review: A star-studded spectacle that infuses the American classic with a newfound vitality”
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