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Shanghai Dolls Review – Gripping True Story Withers Under Dramatic Oppression

The trajectory of Chinese politics and society takes on a new discourse when two broke actresses, Lan Ping/Jiang Qing also known as Madame Mao played by Gabby Wong. And Li Lin/Sun Weishi played by Millicent Wong meet in Shanghai at auditions for Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, during the Central Plains War and the Japanese invasion of the 1930s. Through this, a deep bond within their friendship … Continue reading Shanghai Dolls Review – Gripping True Story Withers Under Dramatic Oppression

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Talking People – Volume 2 Review: Conversations That Leave The Audience Eager For More

Improvisational theatre has been integral to comedy and seen as a part of the foundation of theatre, as without tragedy there will be no comedy. Talking People LTD takes the concept of improv to devise a piece of theatre that draws from everyday themes, audience influences and the world around us. Talking People in association with The Sessions, was created by Producer Elina Saleh and … Continue reading Talking People – Volume 2 Review: Conversations That Leave The Audience Eager For More

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Chris Fonseca Follows the Signs To Unite Deaf And Hearing Worlds

When Chris Fonseca contracted meningitis at the age of two leaving him hearing impaired, he had no idea that deafness would open him up to a new world with limitless possibilities with many roadblocks. As a black, deaf man within society his experiences of life’s hardships are amplified. He is primarily seen as a black man first then deaf, this altered his life in both … Continue reading Chris Fonseca Follows the Signs To Unite Deaf And Hearing Worlds

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Splintered Review – Sharp Caribbean Cabaret In Queer flair

The journey of self-discovery and coming out is not a smooth, clear road for most. In many countries it is seen as a death sentence to live an authentic life. Playwright and Director Emily Aboud creates a theatre production like never before. In a part-cabaret, part-play format, three MCs (Nicholle Cherrie, Yolanda Ovide and Charlotte Dowding) host a variety show with an innovative spin. Weaved … Continue reading Splintered Review – Sharp Caribbean Cabaret In Queer flair

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Chicken Burger and Chips Review – Feeds More Than The Soul

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore” – Andre Gide Like most young black men, having dreams bigger than their reality is a means of survival. In the summer holidays of Lewisham, South London teenager Corey waits for his A-level results, by hanging out with his friends and eating Morley’s as if his life depended on … Continue reading Chicken Burger and Chips Review – Feeds More Than The Soul

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World Comedy Clash brings a united front

Kane Brown hosts a comedy palooza night at Hackney Empire like nothing before. With 9 comedians from 9 different countries, battling head-to-head on 1 stage to take the World Comedy Clash Crown. Being their first show since 2019, I knew the comedians would come out swinging. With a mixture of content spanning from racism to the infamous Oscar Slap, to growing up in a Caribbean … Continue reading World Comedy Clash brings a united front

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