🎭 Limp Wrist and The Iron Fist 📍Brixton House🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After a sold-out run during the 2024 Housemates Festival, Emmanuel Akwafo’s Limp Wrist and The Iron Fist has returned! The debut play is a captivating, funny and unflinchingly honest exploration of black queer identity. Set in London, the play follows 4 friends, Monday, Omari, Nathaniel …
REVIEW: Wendy & Peter Pan – Barbican
🎭 Wendy & Peter Pan📍Barbican Theatre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ella Hickson’s reimagining of J.M Barrie’s classic, Peter Pan, places Wendy at the core of the story, exploring her journey in Neverland. Originally produced by Bunkamura Theatre and Leeds Playhouse, Wendy & Peter Pan has enchanted its way around the globe – from Japan to the UK! This …
INTERVIEW: Not Your Superwoman – Emma Dennis-Edwards, Letitia Wright and Golda Rosheuvel
Emma Dennis-Edwards’ powerful new play, Not Your Superwoman, heads to Bush Theatre for its world premiere. Directed by Lynette Linton, the play explores the emotional aftermath of a family matriarch’s death. Acclaimed actors, Golda Rosheuvel and Letitia Wright, portray mother and daughter, Joyce and Erica, who find themselves grappling with uncertainty and inherited patterns. I …
REVIEW: NewsRevue – Canal Cafe Theatre
🎭 NewsRevue📍 Canal Cafe Theatre🎟️ Gifted ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Last week, I was invited to watch NewsRevue, one of the longest-running live comedy shows. It’s been on for 45 years, and this was my first visit! The fast-paced show features a selection of sketches and parody songs, all revolving around current affairs. Under the fun and slick …
REVIEW: Every Brilliant Thing – sohoplace
TW: Mention of mental health, depression, and suicide. Written by Duncan MacMillan and Jonny Donahue, the play tells the story of a child who shares their experience growing up with a mother who suffers from depression. We learn that the mother has attempted to take her own life, and so the child comes up with an …
REVIEW: Insane Asylum Seekers – Bush Theatre
🎭 Insane Asylum Seekers📍Bush Theatre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Bush Theatre, home to many authentic stories and emerging creatives. Part of the 2025 season is Laith Elzubaidi’s latest play, a funny and moving exploration of British-Iraqi identity, family and mental health. It’s captivating, full of wit, and an emotional watch that lingers long after the final scene… …
REVIEW: Duck Pond – Southbank Centre
🎭 Duck Pond📍Southbank Centre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fancy a unique twist on Swan Lake? Duck Pond is a dazzling fusion of ballet and world-class circus that promises an unforgettable evening for all! Directed by Yaron Lifschitz, CEO and director of Circa, Duck Pond is a joyful and exhilarating reimagining of the classic ballet. Performed by an award-winning …
REVIEW: The Devil Wears Prada Musical – Dominion Theatre
🎭 The Devil Wears Prada Musical📍Dominion Theatre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐ I attended the Gala Night performance of The Devil Wears Prada Musical, where an array of icons were in attendance including Elton John, Donatella Versace and Anna Wintour! It was an evening so stylish, that even Miranda Priestly might have cracked a smile. The story The stage …
REVIEW: The Color Purple – Sedos London
🎭 The Color Purple📍Sedos🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sedos, London’s leading amateur theatre company, is breaking barriers with its latest production of The Color Purple, marking the first all-Black cast and creative team in its 119-year history. Directed by Tasha Msanide and backed by a talented team of cast and creatives, this production is a joyful celebration of …
REVIEW: Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana
🎭 Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana📍Richmond Theatre🎟️ Gifted⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carlos Acosta, renowned ballet choreographer, dancer and director, brings a fresh, fun and dynamic take on the festive classic, with a Cuban twist! Nutcracker in Havana is a vibrant, exciting reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s ballet. The Cuban-born star has crafted a show, infused with lively Latin rhythms & …