Fused Review

I have to tell people about this show. I've been doing so ever since I saw it in the first term because it was so impressive. The standard of dance at this contemporary show was phenomenal. Not to mention the ambitious production team. they clearly told the performers there were no boundries on what they could do. For example, one piece was what seemed like a man wearing a harness whilst on a box. He would lunge from the box and show amazing movement skills. The daring that he showed whilst throwing himself around was remarkable. The last performance, however was by far the highlight. Imagine rain, dancing on the floor and a young womna in a t-shirt. Need I say more. Rating 9/10

Lydee Review

A very neat piece of theatre, even if it was little lengthy. We see rising star Troy Hewitt take to the stage as 3 different characters, not an easy task but he pulled it off with flair. He was as demanding on stage as the King as he was petty a messanger. There was no set but change in character was shown through mask. It worked well as a device but for some reason I just couldn't believe it. Cut the script and you have a very good basis for a show, but now... no. Rating 6/10

Ion Review

Exactly what I want from theatre. Three words that sum up this play: abstract, untidy and calamitous. I loved it. I couldn't keep my eyes off the almost improvised piece. There were glimpses of tidyness from Mr Thom Penfold and his lovely, and hopefully well, co-actor who both gave stunning performances and managed to keep the twist a secret. I was more impressed, however, with the commitment that said co-actor had after she was slammed to the floor and given concussion but still finished her lines. Brilliant theatre. Rating 9/10

A Clockwork Orange Review

The term Sloppy Joe would definitely refer to this play. It was very sketchy in places but you couldn't help but love it. The cast mananged to created a surreality. I was engrossed by the mishap lines and dodgy set because it somehow made it more natural, more watchable. The stroyline and pace of the play were good as well as the use media, which I found to be slightly under-rehearsed but still impressive. Rating 8/10

The Nutcracker Review

This play made me do something that I've never done in theatre before. Leave during the interval. Not only was this show full of over-the-top gore, but it also failed to impress me with plot, characters and set; basically all the base components of theatre. It was directed at a 'family' audience but there was nothing that I saw that looked anything remotely like it could be in The Simpsons. Rating 2/10

Video Review of Ion

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Ghetto man chatting about rape.

Sleeping Beauty Review

A pantomime held at the Victoria Theatre on the 1st of January. It was lead by Neil Hurst, renowned for his work in panto, and he didn't disappoint. He made sure that the piece was delight for not only the raucous kids, but so everyone had a good laugh. I was impressed by the rest of the ensemble also who lit up on stage. Rating 8/10.

Merry Wives of Windsor Review

A surprisingly fun and interactive show that had boisterous characters and an amazing live band. The story became confused in itself sometimes but the experienced cast kept the pace alive and the comedy rolling. If anything, I was more impressed with their stamina rather than the plot. still, I didn't regret watching it, and what more could want from watching men in tights. Rating 7/10.

Urashima Taro After Session Review

This was an extremley useful session with the actress and the director of the play. It was interesting to learn about how the play was set up but more importantly how the puppets were made. I was educated about the cultural themes behind the piece and I got to know how the piece was devised. It was the cherry on top of a very good play. Rating 8/10.

Urashima Taro Review

It was a puppet show that was quite unlike another. The use of the puppeteer as a character meant that dialogue could be seen on stage. It was just a puppet show, but an engrossing story of lust, violence but most importantly turtles. The daring move into nudity didn't degrade from the almost childish, fairy-tale like plot. Rating 8/10.

Blithe Spirit Review

I had no illusions in the fact that this show wasn't really aimed at me. It was full of almost tired comedy, posh accents and a shaky set. The spectacle at the end overshadowed the entire play. I wasn't a fan of the mumbling protaginist either. His words seemed to be lost through his inability to be a comedian. Rating 4/10