by Mia Boum Boum | Jul 30, 2013 | Burlesque, Reviews
Not a historical reference in sight at A History of Burlesque. The Horse is a newly re-thought drinking establishment on the Westminster Bridge Road, and Afterglow Art are a new production company taking up residence in the upstairs quarters. Their A History of...
by Helen Whitcher | Jul 30, 2013 | Reviews
From the travelling big top, through big name productions, theatrical circus, youth projects, circus education and resident shows right through to the weird and wonderful world of contemporary circus and freak shows, new book Circus Mania covers all the bases. Called...
by Sasha Garwood | Jul 29, 2013 | Features, Interview
Benjamin Louche is truly one of midnight’s children, a crepuscular creature of the dark who comes out as the sun goes down. True, the host-about-town has been seen compering a number of very different nights including regular wrestling extravaganza Lucha...
by Johnny Fox | Jul 26, 2013 | Cabaret
Barb Jungr is quite a challenge to reviewers. With sixteen highly-applauded albums under her belt, endless five-star and superlative commendations, and an accolade from the Wall Street Journal that her 2002 Dylan compilation Every Grain of Sand was already ‘the most...
by This Is Cabaret | Jul 26, 2013 | Reviews
Never let it be said that we didn’t try to prepare you the Edinburgh Fringe. Who better to pass on morsels of survivalist wisdom than Damsel Sophie, conqueror of the Adelaide Fringe and someone who has already provided valuable advice before on the subjects of...
by Tim MacAvoy | Jul 25, 2013 | Previews, Reviews
The talented Christopher Green (aka Tina C, aka Ida Barr) has taken his infamous Office Party to a new level of interaction in what can only be described as a show without a name. This Show Has No Name is light on description, only promising that London Wonderground...
by Helen Whitcher | Jul 24, 2013 | Features, Interview, Reviews
The family-friendly variety supergroup Slightly Fat Features are heading to the Fringe next month. What can we expect from them? This year Slightly Fat Features heads to the Edinburgh Fringe festival, taking with it a 70-minute self-titled mashup of previous...
by Kerry Fitzgerald | Jul 24, 2013 | Reviews
Underground sensations Jake and Amir have amassed a loyal following thanks to their weekly video episodes and their new podcast. But how well did the two Americans translate their online show to a live London audience? When American web comedians and collegehumor.com...
by Franco Milazzo | Jul 23, 2013 | Photos, Reviews
What ho! The Chap Olympiad made a welcome return to Bedford Square this year on a gloriously sunny day. The Chap Olympiad is quite possibly the most eccentric sporting event around. Calling itself “a celebration of athletic ineptitude and immaculate trouser creases”,...
by Sara Cluderay | Jul 22, 2013 | Reviews
Sublime singing with heart on ruffled taffeta sleeve. The Purcell Room, the Queen Elizabeth Hall’s recital space at the Southbank, is for classical singers a landmark venue, having been the stage for many a distinguished artist’s debut. As part of the Southbank’s...
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