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Theatre 2009 Archives - Page 7 of 12 - One4Review

Balloon Boutique

August 8, 2009 |

Balloon Boutique is mime theatre with the characters portrayed by actors wearing masks. Naturally, balloons as props form an integral part of the action. All manner of ingenious ways are employed, with a particularly innovative final scene. The story … Read More

Doctor Faustus

August 8, 2009 |

Zig Zag Creations return to the Fringe with their production of Doctor Faustus. Utilising the burlesque and cabaret forms of theatre displayed in the costumes and movement. We see Faustus being tempted by the devil and Seven Deadly Sins … Read More

Knuckleball

August 8, 2009 |

I have seen a couple of William Whitehurst’s plays in the past and was well aware that the guy could create an excellent piece, but I had somehow missed this production in the Fringe programme until I was pointed … Read More

Party

August 8, 2009 |

Party written by Tom Basden is a hilarious and sharp satire exposing the many hypocrisies in modern Britain. Anybody who has served on a committee will recognise the entrenched, pompous attitudes, the petty enmities and the sudden wandering off … Read More

Sweeney Todd:  His Life, Times and Execution! 

August 8, 2009 |

The story of Sweeney Todd is a tale I thought I was well aware of, or so I thought!! But, in this version devised by the company the story has a definitely different interpretation. The slant they have set … Read More

Bane 

August 8, 2009 |

Joe Bone’s performance in his one man film noir parody is magnificent. I was drawn in by the sheer physical power of his acting and absorbed to the very end. He plays the lead role, the anti hero Bruce … Read More

Doctor Whom?  My Search For Samuel Johnson

August 8, 2009 |

This is David Benson’s second show at the Fringe. Whereas his Noel Coward show was delivered with smooth panache, this show is altogether more personal and less slick. It reveals his enthusiasm for Samuel Johnson and his intention to … Read More

The Kosh In The Storeroom

August 8, 2009 |

Writers and Directors Michael Merwitzer and Sian Williams have devised an inventive, atmospheric and enigmatic piece of theatre. Sian Williams’ solo performance is breathtaking. From her first dramatic entrance she commands our complete attention throughout. There are few words … Read More

People

August 8, 2009 |

People is a musical revue with over 20 songs based on the theme of love. The highly expressive lyrics began as poems written by David Levin, who is also the show’s Director, and were set to music by an … Read More

The Tale of Lady Stardust

August 8, 2009 |

Ziggy and Gary wait for the day of judgement in a dingy flat in south London. The day of Judgement in the gospel according to David! The signs are mounting daily not long now only three to go. Then … Read More