My reviews this week:
Russell Maliphant Landscapes ★★★★
Iron Fantasy ★★★⯨
Children of the Night★★★★
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I love theatre, books and outdoor swimming. Tired of London, tired of life, carpe diem!
Manic Street Creature at the Kiln Theatre is a masterclass in raw energy. Written & performed by the ferociously talented Maimuna Memon, this semi-biographical gig-theatre piece doesn’t always hit its mark, but being in a room with her creativity and power is pure pleasure.
Children of the Night, Southwark Playhouse ****
Review: "Children of the Night" at Southwark Playhouse is a dynamic exploration of 1990s Doncaster, blending theatre with the energy of rave culture. Written and performed by Danielle Phillips, the piece captures the joys and struggles of a community impacted by a national health crisis. Richly personal, it celebrates Northern resilience through powerful performances and a nostalgic soundtrack.
http://redbuslondinium.uk/2026/03/13/children-of-the-night-southwark-playhouse/
Review: Iron Fantasy, Soho Theatre ***1/2
Review: "Iron Fantasy," performed by the duo She Goat at Soho Theatre, explores the concept of strength through a whimsical lens. The show, blending music and surreal physical theatre, follows two women in their comedic quest for power. While it highlights serious themes of vulnerability and societal pressures, its 75-minute runtime stretches the narrative's impact. Overall, it’s a humorous yet heartfelt celebration of…
http://redbuslondinium.uk/2026/03/12/review-iron-fantasy-soho-theatre/
Review: Russell Maliphant Dance Company Landscapes, Sadlers Wells EAST ****
Review: Russell Maliphant's "Landscapes" features three compelling solos at Sadler's Wells East, showcasing his mastery of movement, light, and music. Notable performances include "AfterLight," praised as a "miniature masterpiece," and "Two," highlighting Alina Cojocaru's artistry. Maliphant's own "In A Landscape" combines fabric and light, creating a captivating, joyful experience.
Marie & Rosetta at Soho Place is perhaps too expository but it was just wonderful to watch Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu up close. It really captures the atmosphere and difficulties of the times these talented women were making music.
The Uncontainable Nausea Of Alec Baldwin at New Diorama is an absurdist theatre piece examining anxiety in modern life and the dual influences of AI and doom-scrolling. Parts are deeply insightful while others do not completely land.
Bird Grove at the Hampstead Theatre looks at the early adult life of George Eliot. It has a fine cast and clever set but I never felt I truly got to know the depth of Eliot's brilliance or to explore the free-thinking ideas of those she surrounded herself with.
Pleased to have seen a performance of Into The Woods performed by adults not children (seen a few of those one way and another). It's not my favourite show but there's no doubt that this version has an impeccable cast and gorgeous set - "a case of it's not you, it's me", I think.
Six Herods! Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Simon Russell Beale, Richard Armitage, Boy George, Layton Williams, and Julian Clary share the role of King Herod in this summer's production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium.
https://lwtheatres.co.uk/six-stars-to-share-role-of-king-herod-in-jesus-christ-superstar/
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