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Fritz & Matlock at The Pleasance Theatre

October 13, 2021

Set in a basement of an inner city Sheffield house, two men try and bury the bodies of their past and find their way to a more hopeful future. With no way out, will Fritz make it to his wedding? Will Matlock get away with murder? Or will the police finally raid the house and shut down the marijuana grow in the attic? This comedic, modern retelling of a Waiting for Godot style story takes the audience on an intense and yet surreal journey into the unknown.  It delves into philosophical notions READ the POST

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The Memory of Water at Hampstead Theatre

October 11, 2021

Mary, Catherine and Teresa are sisters who think they share a common past. A world of disputed bicycles, midnight ice-cream sodas, Mum's cocktail dresses and perfumed advice - a seaside childhood punctuated by the odd monosyllable from Dad. But where does reality end and family myth begin? Why has war broken out in Mother's bedroom - and why is Vi, so recently deceased, still with us? The Memory of Water is a tale of grief, family ties, and the relationship with memory.  It is a relatable, READ the POST

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Van Gogh Alive, The Experience | AD

October 5, 2021

Despite not being famous in his own lifetime Van Gogh's art has transcended generations to intrigue and inspire people of all ages.  His artwork is some of the most recognizable in the world and if you ask most people to name any artist past or present you will often find his name at the top of the list.  His work has movement, flow, emotion, and thanks to the team behind Van Gogh Alive people now have an opportunity to see these stunning works again in a new, immersive experience.  I was lucky READ the POST

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Tokyo Rose at Southwark Playhouse

October 2, 2021

Turn back the dial to 1949. Iva Toguri stands trial accused of being the notorious ‘Tokyo Rose’, a Japanese wartime disc jockey who broadcast Axis propaganda to the Allied Forces in the Pacific. But was Iva the villain she was made out to be? Winner of The Edinburgh Untapped Award & the Les Enfants Terribles Stepladder Award, this electrifying new musical tells the true story of how one strong, American-born woman battled through a journey of self acceptance, only to return home to a READ the POST

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The Pleasure Garden at Above the Stag | Review

September 26, 2021

For two centuries, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens drew enormous crowds for its circus acts, balloon rides, orchestral concerts and spectacular fireworks. For those in the know, however, the darker paths, wooded corners and intimate arbours were used for more illicit and illegal entertainments. But now it's 1850 and the gardens are in their dying days. Yet still the faithful come... Tom Restless, a handsome young gardener, is torn between the affections of a hopelessly romantic shipping clerk and READ the POST

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Hey, I'm Kariss, welcome to my colourful corner or the internet. Expect to find adventure and amusement with a touch of eccentricity! Find out more here or why not drop me an email at shystrangemanic@gmail.com

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