Monday, 13 March 2023
The Phase, The Vaults | Review
Friday, 27 January 2023
In Clay, The Vaults | Review
A sweet tale of a female artist, specifically a potter/clay creator, in 1930s France, In Clay follows our protagonist Marie-Berthe developing her love of creating as well as looking at a few of her relationships and ultimately, the way she strives for and eventually defines, success.
Rosalind Ford takes the helm of this one woman show and does so with glorious affect. Not only does Ford play Marie-Berthe, but also a number of side characters such as her best friend Henrietta and her teacher Jean-Charles, all of whom you truly feel have entered the stage. With the noise of next door's performance and the rattling trains overhead, your attention could easily wander but Rosalind does a stellar job of keeping you engaged throughout. Her vocals are also gorgeous and an absolute treat to listen to.
Aside from the performance, the star of this show is the lovely music that is typically and gloriously French. Jack Miles and Rebecca Simmonds's songs completely embody French-cafe, pre/post war vibes and are so fitting to the story, with an especially wonderful scat section that really mirrors the freedom of art. A couple of the songs feel abruptly/imperfectly ended and could do with a slight rework but overall they're very smooth and the clever lyrics are so witty and compelling.
All in all In Clay is a short, sweet, well-moulded show that with a few more tweaks on the potters wheel could be perfect. A great opener to the 2023 Vault Festival, it will be a treat to see how this musical progresses.
Friday, 27 September 2019
Shida, The Vaults | Review
Monday, 29 July 2019
Games for Lovers, The Vaults | Review
Thursday, 27 June 2019
Bare: A Pop Opera, The Vaults | Review
Thursday, 24 May 2018
In Conversation With... Freya Parks | Teddy | Interview
Yeah it's a complete dream to be playing rock 'n' roll on a stage!
For anyone that hasn't seen the show, can you explain what it's about and how you fit into it?
Teddy is set in the 50s, if you could transport to any other era, when would you go to and why?
You not only get to play live during the show, but also after the show. What's been your best audience reaction post-show?
Female-empowering, gritty, nostalgic, heartfelt....ROCKIN'!!!
If you had a magic wand, which show would you do next?
What's your number one piece of advice for aspiring performers?
Thank you so much Freya for taking the time to do this interview. Teddy runs at The Vaults until 3rd June.
Friday, 6 April 2018
Teddy, The Vaults | Review
Friday, 30 March 2018
Trainspotting Live, The Vaults | Review
Sure this show is crazily abrasive and probably offensive to a lot of people but it's also funny, authentic, moving and inventive. The 75 minute performance is visceral and as long as you have an open mind that's ready to be shocked then it's totally for you.
From a technical standpoint, Trainspotting Live is outstanding. The entire cast of actors put their absolute all into every single moment and it honestly feels as though they're experiencing the whole show for the first time. Frankie O'Connor's performance as Renton particularly stands out but there is not a weak link in the cast.
The lighting design by Clancy Flynn is inventive, with the strobe lights used at the end creating a disorientating but mesmerising effect and Tom Lishman's sound design is constant enough that it blends in and becomes a part of the show instead of being a layer added on top just for the sake of it.
Friday, 2 March 2018
Bismillah! An Isis Tragicomedy, Vault Festival | Review
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