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Giving you our take on some of the new shows opening in London theatres - with a special focus on the National Theatre's output. Frank, straightforward, honest opinion. Speaking plainly with one extra word.
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"F-ing Brilliant Fuerza Bruta!" |⭐⭐⭐⭐Theatre Review | Roundhouse London | July 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐Review of Fuerza Bruta: AVEN. Seen on its return to the Roundhouse in London in July 2024.
In 2006, Fuerza Bruta reopened the Roundhouse in London with a show that redefined live performance. Nearly twenty years later, the Buenos Aires company returned to the same venue with a brand new show, AVEN. But could it deliver the same exhilirating sense of joy as the original show?
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction: The Roundhouse
01:31 The Context
03:31 The Comparison
05:02 The Content
07:25 The Verdict
08:58 Star Rating
This production of Fuerza Bruta: AVEN plays the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm, London until 1 September 2024. I was invited to the 17:30 performance on 20 July 2024.
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This video in its entirety is an original production that includes excerpts from material published on UA-cam. I do not own the rights to any of the source videos for the clips used, nor do I make any assertion as to these rights. All rights reserved to the respective copyright owners as highlighted throughout the film. The use of these materials are here protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act.
In 2006, Fuerza Bruta reopened the Roundhouse in London with a show that redefined live performance. Nearly twenty years later, the Buenos Aires company returned to the same venue with a brand new show, AVEN. But could it deliver the same exhilirating sense of joy as the original show?
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction: The Roundhouse
01:31 The Context
03:31 The Comparison
05:02 The Content
07:25 The Verdict
08:58 Star Rating
This production of Fuerza Bruta: AVEN plays the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm, London until 1 September 2024. I was invited to the 17:30 performance on 20 July 2024.
It's one extra word on London theatre.
Why read theatre reviews when you can watch them?
#review #fuerzabruta #theatre
______________________________________________________________________________
We don't just go to the theatre, we help businesses do better marketing, providing freelance copywriting, consulting and project management. Visit www.1extraword.com and start marketing your business human.
________________________________________________________________________
This video in its entirety is an original production that includes excerpts from material published on UA-cam. I do not own the rights to any of the source videos for the clips used, nor do I make any assertion as to these rights. All rights reserved to the respective copyright owners as highlighted throughout the film. The use of these materials are here protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act.
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"How Did This Play Win a Pulitzer?" | ⭐⭐ Review | National Theatre, London
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⭐⭐ Review of Pulitzer Prize winning play, The Hot Wing King, by Katori Hall. Seen at the National Theatre in London in July 2024. At best, The Hot Wing King is just harmless, unremarkable fun but it's hard to understand on what merits it won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The real issue here is how a straight woman's two-dimensional, stereotypical representation of gay characters seems to have g...
"Not Your Normal Musical" ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Next to Normal Review | London's West End | June 2024
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review of Next to Normal, the multi award - and Pulitzer Prize - winning Broadway musical in its long-awaited West End production. Seen at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End in June 2024. Next to Normal is such a powerful, provocative and goddam important show that, if you are emotionally able, you should do your best to go see it in this West End run. The stellar cast includes Cai...
Unveiling the Mystery of Viola's Room: Our ⭐⭐⭐ Theatre Review Of Punchdrunk's Latest
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Punchdrunk are masters of immersive theatre. But Viola's Room is an experience that is quite unique, even when compared to their own bank of work. Watch our review to find out what to expect from a visit to this piece of... Is it theatre? Exhibition? Art? Follow the light guiding you through darkness, listening to Helena Bonham Carter whisper this gothic horror story just to you. There's no liv...
Regarding Rob Madge's Regards to Broadway |🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Review | Garrick Theatre London | May 2024
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Review of Rob Madge's Regards to Broadway, a solo show written by Madge and performed for one day only at London's Garrick Theatre in May 2024. Rob Madge was about to start the Broadway run of My Son's a Queer (But What You Can Do?) when the show was suddenly put on hold. Rob gave us the lowdown on what really happened and took us through the highs and lows in their Regards to Broadway. CHAPTER...
"Denise Gough in Pretty, Perfect Theatre" | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐People, Places & Things Review
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Review of People, Places & Things by Duncan Macmilllan. This is the 2024 revival of the production first seen at London's National Theatre in 2015. Seen at the Trafalgar Theatre in London in May 2024. This production brings together a triptych of talent in director Jeremy Herrin, designer Bunny Christie, and perfomer Denise Gough (Andor) in the lead role of Emma. If you've seen it, you'll ...
"What the Dickens?" ⭐⭐ PJ Harvey Musical 'London Tide' Review National Theatre | April 2024, London
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Review of London Tide - an adaptation of Charles Dickens' Our Mutual Friend, written by Ben Power, with music by PJ Harvey. Seen at the National Theatre in London in April 2024. The naming of London Tide attempts to put the city, specifically the river running through it, at the heart of this adaptation. But with exposition-heavy speeches, leaden performances and a soundtrack that may appeal to...
"Brilliantly Funny Bronte Sisters" ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review of Underdog | National Theatre, April 2024
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Review of Underdog: The Other Other Bronte, a new play by Sarah Gordon, winner of the Nick Darke Award. Seen at the National Theatre's Dorfman in London on 4 April 2024. If you thought stories about the Bronte sisters had to be all bonnets, beatings and tuberculosis, this fresh and funny approach will be like a breath of fresh Yorkshire air. Starring Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones, Upstart Crow,...
New Musical @ West End | Standing at the Sky's Edge | Another ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review | Feb 2024
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Standing at the Sky's Edge won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2023 and already feels like a classic. After playing Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in 2019 amd 2022, and the National Theatre's Olivier in 2023, the show has finally transferred to the West End proper. This is my review of the opening night at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on Feb 28, 2024. Based on the music of Richard Hawley (...
Discover the Hell of Hadestown in London | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Musical Review 2024
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[INCLUDING EXCERPTS FROM THE SHOW, SANG LIVE BY THE WEST END CAST OF HADESTOWN AT A PRE-SHOW GIG] Six years after playing its final pre-Broadway run at London's National Theatre, the hit musical Hadestown has returned to London's West End. And it is still hellishly good. Considering the show has been in development for just about ever, it still feels young, fresh and exciting. Find out more in ...
"It's Downton Abbey on Diazepam" ⭐⭐ Review of Dear Octopus @NationalTheatre | February 2024, London
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Review of the 1938 play, Dear Octopus by Dodie Smith. Seen at the National Theatre in London in February 2024. This dated production of a dated play is one for fans of unchallenging and unsurprising theatre only. Starring Lindsay Duncan, the play is performed well and looks good, but is dull, dull, dull. CHAPTERS 00:00: Introduction: The Title 01:31: Dull Dull Dull 03:35: Unnatural & Clunky 05:...
"Clever Play or Just Cliche?" ⭐⭐Review for Till The Stars Come Down @ National Theatre, London
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I may be the lone voice of dissent with my ⭐⭐ Review for Till The Stars Come Down at the National Theatre's Dorfman. Till The Stars Come Down is the latest play by Beth Steel to be set in an old coal-mining town, after Wonderland & The House Of Shades. This time it's the events of a wedding day that bring a family together... before pushing them apart. With a strong, female-led cast and creativ...
"The National Theatre Gets Physical!" with Amit Lahav's Kin |⭐⭐⭐⭐Review | 2024
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Kin is a piece of physical theatre devised by Amit Lahav and his theatre company, Gecko. It had a two-week run during its UK tour at London's National Theatre. This is what I thought in my ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review. Amit Lahav's work isn't the sort of thing you would expect to see at the National Theatre. Exploring themes of family, home, and immigration, it is less a play, more a series of moments, created ...
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"I Confess I Disliked 'The Confessions'" @ London's National Theatre |⭐⭐Review | 2024
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The Effect | 4* Review | National Theatre, London
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Did 'Dear England' Score the Right Result for the National Theatre? Find Out in our 3* Review.
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The Motive and the Cue : Motivating or Missable? | 3* Theatre Review | National Theatre, London
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New Play: Dixon and Daughters | 2 Star Review | National Theatre, London | May 2023
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New Play: Dixon and Daughters | 2 Star Review | National Theatre, London | May 2023
Thank you for your review and for managing my expectations! The original production still stands alone in excellence in my memory. Can’t wait to see this show now and will try my best to treat it as a stand alone and not compare too much!
Thanks for watching. You will need to be quick though as the run at the Roundhouse closes tomorrow (1st September) so best book right now! Appreciate your comment. SX
I saw it twice and loved every second I spent in the theatre watching it.
I'm really intrigued by this. Never heard of Fuerza Bruta before, which should help improving the viewing experience as I've got nothing to compare it to. I love the whole "21st century circus" vibe, bringing us fresh, new experiences instead of the usual clowns and jugglers we've seen a million times before.
Definitely worth checking out but you’ve only got a couple weeks until it closes on the 1st. If you do manage to catch it, let me know what you think. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment SX
George: Once upon a time, I was a prince without a care. My life was like a fairytale, with me, the royal heir. But now I'm not so sure. What once seemed bright is glowing dim. My fairytale has gone from Disney light to Brothers Grimm. Where is my happily ever after? Can I be certain it's on it's way? They say I'm top of my class. Are they just kissing my ass? Where is my happily ever after? Owen: Last year, this cottage was filled with laughter, But now, I'm just living day to day. My smile once shined like the sun. Now, what I'd give for a gun. Where is my happily ever after? Meghan: It's getting hard to convince myself that I still have a plan. Kate: Who knew when I married a prince, Meghan/Kate: He'd turn out to be just a ma~an!? William/Harry: Where is our happily ever after? It seems my princess has gone astray. She's not at all like our mum. When will our own kingdom come? Meghan/Kate/William/Harry: Where is my happily ever after? Charles: Where is my happily ever after? This endless waiting is all that I've known. I know it sounds a bit mean, But please, God. Don't save the queen. I want my happily ever after. Camilla: Elizabeth: Where is my happily ever after? Philip: Heerrr! Heeeh! Her! HEH! HEEEEH! Elizabeth: I guess it's time to put Charles on the throne. Philip: Heeh! Heh! Heeh! Her! HEH! Heh! Elizabeth: But give Camilla the crown? Philip: Huh!? Elizabeth: I'd rather throw the bitch down. Philip: Grrrr! Elizabeth: 'Twould be my happily ever after. Charlotte: It's getting harder to quit. Just who am I trying to outsmart? Sebastian: When will Miss Kathy admit, That I have the look and the voice for the part? George: Do I have the look and the voice for the part? Greg/Doug: Where is your happily ever after? Household Staff: Where is our happily ever after? Doug: I need some loving behind the scenes. Greg: God, it feels like I'm serving TWO queens! Kevin: But soon, revenge will be mine. The end of the Windsor line! I'll see them soon hanging from every rafter! All: Where is my happily ever- Where is my happily ever- Where is my happily ever after!? Philip: Huuuuuuh!
This production is all about Jack Wolfe.
wow
Thank you for your review. I’m still in disbelief that Jack Wolfe didn’t win the Olivier for this I think he’s truly a generational talent
I don't disagree. But then, when have awards ever made sense! I think - and hope - Mr Wolfe has a great future ahead of him. I appreciate your comment and thanks so much for watching. SX
This sounds like a really interesting musical. The trailer is very poor though, and initially put me off watching it, but seems to get a lot of rave reviews fortunately.
It's certainly not a light and fluffy musical and you're more likely to leave pondering thoughts on life and death than humming a jolly tune. But it's worth an evening of your time, most definitely. Let me know what you think if you do go to see it (and the same goes for People, Places and Things too). Thanks for watching and I appreciate your comments. SX
This does sound rather good. I might have to move it towards the top of my 'to see' list.
Me and my daughter loved the performance. I’m a fan of PJ. Given that you don’t know her body of work you picked an odd video ref. She has an eclectic range (including as a novelist - she recently wrote a book in Dorset dialect). I wouldn’t call anyone who wasn’t into her music ‘unintelligent’ but maybe it’s not yr style - that’s fine. I thought the actors did a terrific job and the live onstage music contributed to the atmosphere. What a multi- talented bunch! Am reading the book to judge the translation (bought the playtext) so holding off on that but 3 hours flew by, we loved it and gave a standing ovation! Wish we could get the soundtrack!
I'm genuinely pleased that you and your daughter loved the show, as I suggested fans of Harvey would. No album yet, but UA-cam has a demo of her singing Eugene Alone from the show. Re: video ref - her eclectic style makes it hard to find something fitting. The clip is from the period my colleague (a Harvey fan) thought similar to London Tide. Thanks for watching and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Maybe our opinions will be similar on a future show SX
I am neutral on PJ Harvey but thought her style of music was excellent in this context. Good acting, good set, but predictable plot.
I could definitely see it as being appropriate for this production. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. SX
I watched the play last night and while not quite as negative as you overall I also absolutely hated the songs. Just awful dirges. I've never been a PJ Harvey fan and this made me extra baffled by her appeal.
Thanks for watching @rachael1918 . I appreciate you taking the time to comment. SX
This was incredible!! I love the name of the it. I cannot fathom why you would say the name of the show would be an issue. The whole point is it's a queer show, if it alienates a wider audience, that's quite ok. This is a celebration show.
But alienation doesn’t sell tickets. And putting on a show costs money so selling tickets is important. I gave the show five stars though so only a minor comment.
Isn’t it Hexham, not Haxham?
If I put that down to my accent, do you think I might get away with the slip @nicolabaker551 lol?! Good spot. My head is hanging with shame. I would offer you a priz but I have been informed it's actually Hexam (no h) and rules is rules tee hee. Thanks for watching and appreciate you taking the time to comment. Take Care SX
I have never met a human being who doesn't like PJ Harvey music. The majority people I know never heard about her, and a minority likes very much. Concerning the play, I didn't watch because I live very far away from London, so, I can't have an opinion. But PJ Harvey discography from 1992 to 2023 is wonderful.
Thanks so much for your comment. As I hope I made clear in my review, fans of Harvey may well like this show. I do find it astonishing that you have "never met a human being who doesn't like her music". On this show alone, google finds The Independent and The Spectator calling it "dirge-like" , whilst The Standard said it was "ceaselessly repetitive, deadeningly slow and stolidly unchanging." The world would be much poorer if we only knew people who shared our view on the arts :-) SX
How can you compare this work to those by hacks like Andrew Lloyd Weber?
I don't. I say that the musical uses repetitive hooks in its soundtrack. As Lloyd Webber does. Which is true. But thanks for watching. (PS It's "Webber". And he's not done too badly for himself lol!) SX
'promosm'
I watched this production and thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s true that it has little plot. But I disagree that it has nothing to say. I found it inspiring at many levels and I left the theatre with hope about aging and afterlife. So often I leave a theatre showing new work and feel nothing but confusion or political lecturing. This was a pleasant uplifting time that I thoroughly enjoyed. I’m 60 and I agree that this probably only appeals to an older audience.
I saw it last night and agree with you, within its conventionality there were many subtleties of characterisation which gave it real depth. It's a clever play in many ways. It's not so straightforward as it seems - interesting that we never actually see the "big party" which is supposedly the lynchpin of the whole weekend. Also, I'll pedantically point out it's not a hundred-odd years old, it's 86 years old - and it's not revered, it's barely been staged over that time and has been revived once only on the West End. I'd urge people to go and make up their own minds.
I'm genuinely pleased you enjoyed it. As I said, there is definitely an audience for this sort of play which is likely why the NT continues to put something like this on stage each year. Thanks for watching Alan - and I truly appreciate your comment. SX
Thanks mellon. I'm glad you enjoyed this production. And I would always urge people to go and make up their own minds if they think a show appeals. I am also a huge advocate for pedantry so never be ashamed about correcting details - though if I may borrow the pedant pipe, here I do state Dear Octopus was written in 1938 (86 years) and I am comparing the dialogue used to "the sort of dialogue we see in hundred year old plays we call classics". Thanks for watching and I appreciate the discourse. SX
9:02 “Don’t Feel Like GRACE KELLY”
I'm looking forward to watching this show as luckily it's back at the National theatre again this year.
It’s not back at the National I’m afraid. But it is transferring to the Weat End next month. It’s at the Gillian Lynne Theatre and press night is 38th February . SX
@@1extraword Yeah, you're right. I got them mixed up somehow. Either theatre is fine by me anyway. 😀
@@1extraword What would you say is minimum age for this show? I'm wondering whether I could bring the kids or not?
@@Armadillo312 The theatre says it is suitable for 12 and over. Assuming your children are teenagers, then it is your call. This show contains adult themes and strong language, including some scenes depicting physical violence, alcohol abuse and death. There are flashing lights, haze and loud sound effects.SX
@@1extraword Thanks. Much appreciated. I couldn't find any info on the official website, but I now see that LW theatres has some info. My kids are 10 and 12 by the way.
Mostly Crap
And isn’t that the point lol?!? 😂
thank you.
I appreciate you compiling this list of best West End shows. I'm somewhat surprised to not see Frozen on the list.
You’re welcome Re: Frozen. The musical only opened in August 2021 in the West End so hasn’t the longevity to compete on box office takings yet. The Broadway production won one major award (for puppetry) but had only 4 nominations for the West End and didn’t win any. It was listed in two of the ‘best’ listing sources we used - coming third and ninth in those lists. So by the multiple criteria we used, you can see why Frozen didn’t make the Top 15. SX
Lea Salonga was my first time watching Le Mia. I was a 9th grader and it was a PBS show. I fell in love with it and now I know why… it was Lea
Samantha Barks is always my Eponine. Lea Salonga is absolutely superb too
Well, i like most OF them. They are all professionals, i think. The one i don’t like is the Rock en roll sound like.
Indeed they have all played the role in a professional national or touring production . I am intrigued to know which one you mean by the rock n roll version though? SX
Thanks for the review. Watching it tonight, so it was nice getting some info about the show, as I knew next to nothing of it prior to watching this.
Thanks. Hope you enjoy the show tonight - I'm sure you will 😀
My personal favorites are lea salonga, samantha barks, Nathania Ong, and vajen van den bosch (Who surprised me, she felt like a breath of fresh air)
Agreed re van den Bosch. I hadn’t heard her performance before and thought it was really strong. SX
Lea Salonga is the best Eponine of all times…
Lea Salonga is the unquestionably the best Eponine, but Samantha Banks is very good.
After Frances Rufelle,.Samantha Barks is way the best.
Lea Salonga's rendition is the perfect blend of voice technique and emotion. Rufelle's and Barks', while excellent, do not measure up to Lea's. Lea set the standard for how this song should be sung. Nobody has come close.
Why isn’t Carrie hope fletcher on here she did an amazing job
Because I could only fit 28 out of over 100. I’m sorry to have missed your favourite performance. Perhaps I should do another version with another 28? Let me know who else you think should be included . SX
Vajen van den Bosch🎉🎉🎉
she did really well!
That's quite a compliment to end the review on. I'll have to try to see it before it ends.
I haven't seen the current touring production and cast but believe it is just as strong. It's playing at the Noel Coward Theatre in London's West End after a year long tour but only for another week. The last performance is next Saturday 25th so best book quickly 😊😊SX
@@1extraword Thanks for the reply. Yes, I realise it's only 1 more week but it sounds like it's a must see even if cast is different.
Leah is the true Eponine period.
wow. you can see the immense impact lea's performance in the role had on the subsequent interpretations of the character, especially in the diction. almost more than the actor who originated the role. Lea's interpretation of Eponine was *the* interpretation of Eponine going forward
I disagree. Frances and Samantha are by far the best.
@@douglasduff4466 Lea's rendition is the greatest of all time. It was perfect, flawless blend of vocal technique and emotion. Perfect pitch, beautiful vibrato, mixing, timing, enunciation, etc. were just immaculate. Maybe you just don't like Asians???
damn, couldn't disagree more
Great to hear. Glad you enjoyed the production. SX
Lea Salonga's 1995 version is the best...
In my opinion, on one has come close.
Lea ruled
This video clearly shows the perfection of Lea Salonga.
Sad you didn’t connect to it. It’s not perfect but promising new play!
Not a great interpretation of the play. It’s a great artist’s statement by the director though. I prefer a great staging of the PLAY.
#WOKE
A distinct lack of any white actors in this musical, no diversity here.
Hmmm, not sure about this one.
There are no monuments devoted to critics...for a reason:)
Now Charles has got his happily ever afer!!
I dont like the show but i strangely think this sounds good
Is this song on itunes?
Not as far as I know. I don’t believe they have released the soundtrack at all. As you may have seen if you google the song title, this is one of only three results you get that you can play. I think the show was probably too controversial. SX
@@1extraword that’s too bad. It’s hilarious!
Love all the cultural context and character info. Perfect for those that haven't made it to the show - thanks so much! Great review
Thanks Lucy. So glad you enjoyed it. That means a lot SX
Luckily I was never tempted to see this, just the dropping of the "t" was a cause for concern . It would seem , however, that this is far worse than updating for the sake of updating (modern clothing to conceal the lack of artistic imagination), but misleading and misfiring and with little psychological depth.
I saw this yesterday, along with Standing at the sky's edge, and I was absolutely blown away with this performance. I thought it was genuinely astonishing and gave me hope for the future of theatre.
I think that would have made for an excellent and most enjoyable day on the Southbank. Thank goodness you chose those two shows and sidestepped the third currently playing the NT… Your positivity may have been slightly diluted 😀