Category Archives: #Tweetingit

Tweetingit: 3* A solid one man show delving into the mind of a puzzling and often misunderstood showman. Harry Houdini wouldn’t have had it any other way. On 31 October 1926, magician and escape artist Harry Houdini died in Detroit. Ninety three years later almost to the day, Barry Killerby performs The Last Act ofContinue reading “Review: 3*** The Last Act of Harry Houdini – The Cockpit Theatre @cockpittheatre @UKTheatreNet @TheCompanyO”

Tweetingit: 4* A harrowing story of good men turning bad at the hands of an unscrupulous landlord. Human trafficking could never be pleasant viewing; but it is something we ignore at our peril. We usually see theatre as a brief escape from life’s routine and stark reality. But just occasionally, it rips us from ourContinue reading “Review: 4**** The Weatherman – Park Theatre 200 #TheWeatherman @parktheatre”

Tweetingit: 3* A young couple dealing with the death of a child; a surprisingly touching story of life and loss. Society rarely deals with death as well as it should. How could it be any other way? Those left behind are consumed by grief; but an instinct for survival somehow finds a way of copingContinue reading “Review: 3*** River in the Sky – Hope Theatre @TheHopeTheatre”

Tweetingit: 3* Six mini playlets explore the mysteries of theatre in this patchy but broadly enjoyable portrayal of industry stereotypes. Satire is the most challenging genre for both writer and performer. It requires a subtle, understated form of wit and a deep understanding of the subject matter. Actor’s Nightmare is Christopher Durang’s take on theContinue reading “Review: 3*** The Actor’s Nightmare – Park Theatre 90 @ParkTheatre”