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Posts By Stephen Vowles
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371TheatreF*cking Men at the King’s Head Theatre: Review by Stephen Vowles
Joe DiPietro’s play F*cking Men remains a very well structured play which offers a wonderful insight into the gay male. This is...
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1.8KHIVAfter 82 – The Untold Stories of the AIDS Pandemic in the UK: Review by Stephen Vowles
Following the death of Terrence Higgins at the age of 37 in July 1982 it was very clear that the gay community...
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812TheatreSoap at Underbelly on the Southbank: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
WOW and more WOW! Who knew bath time could get so sexy? This incredible show is captivating from the start, combining high...
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725TheatrePieces of String at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester: Press Night review by Stephen Vowles
The book for Pieces of String is stunning. I have not heard in many a moon such substance and quality to songs...
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337TheatreAbsolute Hell at the Lyttelton, National Theatre: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
Rodney Ackland’s captivating play Absolute Hell tells the story of Christine Foskett the owner of a rather sleazy and seedy basement club...
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359MusicThe Greatest Show of All – The Whitney Houston Show: Review by Stephen Vowles
It is very clear that people still miss the late Whitney Houston and the sensational Miss Belinda Davids helps to fill that gap...
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784TheatreTrainspotting Live at The Vaults: Review by Stephen Vowles
Trainspotting Live is a brilliant comment on drug addiction, the use of violence just to survive, domestic abuse and obscene poverty. This...
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421Eating OutTerrific tapas in the heart of Mayfair: El Pirata restaurant reviewed by Stephen Vowles
This family run complete Spanish dining experience has been in Mayfair for 24 years and the reason for its success is the...
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3.0KTheatreControl: Press night review by Stephen Vowles
There is no disputing Tim Mcarthur’s skill as a writer and Guy Retallack’s masterful direction in bringing this drama to the stage....
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404CabaretLa Voix at Crazy Coqs, Live at Zédel, on 2nd April: Review by Stephen Vowles
La Voix is a sensation, pure and simple. As he told his story about coming from Stockton on Tees and his dream...
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2.2KTheatreSnow White and the Seven Poofs, Easter Resurrection: Review by Stephen Vowles
Slapstick and broad farce can be very tricky to get right especially when the performance space limits the grandeur of any gestures....
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994TheatreRuthless at the Arts Theatre: Review by Stephen Vowles
With music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley, Ruthless is a gorgeous breath of fresh air gushing on...
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1.0KTheatreJesus & Lucifer: Review by Stephen Vowles
From Cain and Abel to Laurel and Hardy, famous twosomes have been based on drama and of course comedy. In Joshua Phillips and...
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444TheatreFreud the Musical: Review by Stephen Vowles
Natasha Sutton Williams’ homage to Sigmund Freud is a very clever piece of performance art. Freud the Musical is a witty, if...
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2.9KTheatreParty at the Above The Stag Theatre: Opening Night Review by Stephen Vowles
“I went to a marvellous party”, to quote the wonderful Noel Coward and last Friday evening I certainly did as David Dillon’s...
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1.0KTheatreCorpus Christi at The Arcola Theatre – review by Stephen Vowles
Terrence Mcnally’s 1997 play Corpus Christi continues to shock and surprise in this latest production superbly directed by Nick Connaughton featuring the...
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1.0KTheatreFollow the Faun, Vault Festival: Review by Stephen Vowles
Performer Andy Black has created a fascinating character in The Faun that is visually fierce and masculine in a totally original way....
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467TheatreThe York Realist at Donmar Warehouse – review By Stephen Vowles
With God’s Own Country a major success in cinemas, it’s no surprise that plays with a similar feel would be revived and...
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458TheatreDina Martina at the Soho Theatre – review by Stephen Vowles
There is an exuberance to American drag sensation Dina Martina’s performance at the Soho Theatre that is out of this world. Like...
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375SceneThe Pink Walrus: Reviewed by Stephen Vowles
No one is too old for a good night clubbing and sometimes to go further afield can produce a wonderful and exhilarating...
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964TheatreJubilee at the Lyric Hammersmith: Review by Stephen Vowles
Chris Goode’s adaptation of Derek Jarman and James Whaley’s original screenplay of punk classic Jubilee works because precise effort, energy, skill and...
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993TheatreFoul Pages at the Hope Theatre: Review by Stephen Vowles
Robin Hooper’s play Foul Pages is wonderfully weird, bordering on the bizarre and although a bit obscure remains entertaining. Due to the...
