Review: Re:birth at The Place ★★★★★

15/11/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in reviews, dance, performance & live art

A performance of movement and emotion, as exhilarating as it is mesmeric, Van Huynh Company’s Re:birth is a transcendent dance experience.

Review: The Lightning Kathak by Kathak Rockers at Brady Arts Centre ★★★★★

11/11/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in reviews, dance, performance & live art

A Season of Bangla Drama 2023 is graced with a stunning performance from Kumar Sharma’s sublime dance troupe, the Kathak Rockers.

Interview: The PappyShow Artistic Director Kane Husbands

28/10/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in interview, dance, performance & live art, preview, theatre

As The PappyShow celebrate their 10th Anniversary with a Birthday Pit Party spectacular at the Barbican, we caught up with Founder & Artistic Director Kane Husbands to talk about a decade of PappyShow, the value of inclusivity and identity, the state of UK theatre arts, and (of course) things to do in London…

Review: Babylon at The Albany ★★★

27/10/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in reviews, dance, live music, performance & live art

It’s great to be back in The Albany’s distinctive theatre space, but despite some beautiful moments, Quang Kien Van’s Babylon feels like a work in progress.

ELVIS DIED OF BURGERS at Edinburgh Fringe ★★★★★

14/08/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in Edinburgh Fringe 2023, dance, reviews, theatre

For a show which places death in its title, this is a beautiful, life-affirming show from BLINK Dance Theatre!

Party Scene: Chemsex. Community. Crisis. at Edinburgh Fringe ★★★

10/08/2023 · by Rupert Dannreuther · in Edinburgh Fringe 2023, dance, reviews

A dance theatre exploration of chemsex that needs to inhale deeper.

Review: Fimbo Butures’ For you: wicked at VAULT Festival ★★½

06/03/2023 · by Stuart Wilson · in reviews, dance, performance & live art

Undeniably bold and provocative, Fimbo Butures’ ‘For you: wicked’ nevertheless feels out of place at VAULT Festival.

Review: GDIF: Follow Me – ★★★★

30/08/2022 · by Stuart Wilson · in reviews, circus, dance, festivals, free, outdoor, performance & live art

A surprising, acrobatic jaunt around the alleyways and underpasses of Thamesmead, Follow Me is a playful game of follow-the-leader and daring athleticism.

2013 Edinburgh Fringe To Do List – The Unmissable Guide to the Fringe!

06/08/2013 · by Stuart Wilson · in cabaret, circus, comedy, events, festivals, free, live music, local, night out, preview, summer, theatre, Under £10

The To Do List FREE, one-page guide to our hot picks from the fringe programme! We’ve trawled the listings and picked out ALL the quirky, cool and offbeat joys for your delectation!