Category Archives: Arts and Culture

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Review, Criterion Theatre

Review Date: 23rd April 2024 (Press Night) Venue: Criterion Theatre, London SW1 Star Rating: ***** Theatre: Criterion Theatre, London SW1 Writers: Jim Barnes and Kit Buchan Director: Tim Jackson Cast: Dujonna Gift (Robin) & Sam Dutty (Dougal) Production: Tim Johanson … Continue reading

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Reginald D Hunter: The Man Who Could See Through Shit – Review, Leicester Square Theatre

Review Date: 6 April 2024 Venue: Leicester Square Theatre, London WC2 Star Rating: *** The man called Reginald D Hunter is back with another striking, enigmatic show title. The title refers to his mother Lucille’s phrase “It’s easy to see … Continue reading

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Love Steps Review, Omnibus Theatre

Review Date: 5 April 2024 – Press Night Venue: Omnibus Theatre, Clapham, London SW4 Star Rating: **** Cast: Sharon Rose and Reece Richards Writer, Director & Producer: Anastasia Osei-Kuffour Co-Producer: Ebenezer Ademisoye Production: Omnibus Theatre, Talawa Theatre, TO Entertainment and … Continue reading

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Shifters Review, Bush Theatre

Review Date: 27 March 2024 Venue: Bush Theatre (Holloway Studio), Shepherds Bush, London W12 Star Rating: *** Cast: Des(tiny) Heather Agyepong and Dre(am) Tosin Cole Writer: Benedict Lombe Director: Lynette Linton, Playwright and Artistic Director, Bush Theatre Production: Bush Theatre … Continue reading

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Black Out Nights at Theatres – To Black Out or Not – That is the Question?

Black Out Nights, London’s West End Black Out Nights are here in London’s West End. An imported concept from America. For those unaware these are set aside performances of plays aimed at Black only audiences. They tend to be added … Continue reading

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For Black Boys Review, Garrick Theatre

For Black Boys – All We Need Is Love Review Date: 9 March 2024 Venue: Garrick Theatre, West End, London WC2 Star Rating: ***** Cast: Tobi King Bakare plays Onyx; Shakeel Haakim (Pitch); Fela Lufadeju (Jet); Albert Magashi (Sable); Mohammed … Continue reading

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The Unfriend, Wyndhams Theatre Review

The Unfriend Review Date: 6 March 2024 Venue: Wyndhams Theatre, London WC2 Star Rating: ***** Starring: Frances Barber, Lee Mack and Sarah Alexander Writer: Steven Moffat Director: Mark Gatiss Production: Chichester Festival Theatre and Playful Productions The Unfriend is about … Continue reading

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For The Culture Review, Lyric Theatre: Just Here for the Culture

For The Comedy – An Evening of Comedy Supporting For The Culture Review Date: 4 March 2024 Venue: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, London W6 Star Rating: *** Comedians: Aurie Styla, Dana Alexander, Dane Baptiste, Darren Harriott, Sharon Wanjohi  and Slim Production: … Continue reading

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This Might Not be It Review, Bush Theatre: Keep CAMHS and Carry On as This Might Not Be It

This Might Not Be It Review Date: 1 March 2024 Venue: Bush Theatre, London W12 Star Rating: ***** Writer: Sophia Chetin-Leuner Director: Ed Madden Cast: Denzel Baidoo (Jay), Debra Baker (Angela) & Dolly Webb (Beth) The show runs from 30 … Continue reading

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Two Strangers Carrying A Cake Across New York, Kiln Theatre Review

Musical-Play: Two Strangers ( Carry a Cake across New York) Review Date: 16 January 2024 Star Rating: ***** Theatre: The Kiln, Kilburn, London NW6 – November 2023 – 20 January 2024; then Criterion Theatre, London SW1- 4 April – 17 … Continue reading

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