Articles by Sascha Cooper

The Maestro

Review
★★★★
Sascha Cooper
Brighton Fringe
Danny House / Newtimber Church / St George’s Church
20th May, 2022

Gaetano Donizetti was a composer between 1822-1845, who, despite fame in his lifetime for work such as L'Elisir d'Amore and Lucia di Lammermoor, isn't quite as well kno…

ROOM based on A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf

Heather Alexander lit up the stage as she portrayed one of the most fearless female writers in history - Virginia Woolf.

Madman William

Madman William explores the idea of William Shakespeare's plays from the perspective of his characters, including Macbeth, King Lear and Hamlet.

A Very Great Mischief

Today, when we think about sexuality, we tend to see broad (but not total) acceptance and can at times take it for granted.

The Silver Bell

The Silver Bell explores loss, grief and the collision of spirituality and science.

VALHALLA CALLING

From the same dynamic duo behind Tougher than the Train, here we have an interactive comedy show for adults with Valhalla Calling.

Caitlin

So you think you know Dylan Thomas? Maybe for his work and his volatile mindset through drinking, but have you ever wondered what his wife Caitlin really thought of him? We find ou…

Medico

Medico brought a new twist to a one woman stand up comedy show by bringing a medical slant to the proceedings.

Guru Dudu's Silent Disco Walking Tours

Review
★★★★★
Sascha Cooper
Brighton Fringe
MEET: Outside i360 (Gift Shop exit) / New Road
17th May, 2022

Rain didn't dampen our spirits as we found ourselves transported to the Ibizan club scene for an hour during Guru Dudu's Silent Disco Walking Tour, dancing away the weekend…

Tougher than the Train

Clownberry Theatre enchants adults and children alike with Tougher than the Train - an experience that explores the idea of being tough versus playful through the usage of audience…

Shaggers

Review
★★★
Sascha Cooper
Brighton Fringe
Laughing Horse @ The Walrus (Raised Room)
16th May, 2022

Shaggers brought a different take on sex for this year's fringe festival.

Selena Mersey: Madonna/Whore (Work in Progress)

If Victoria Wood was alive today, she would have been charmed by Selina Mersey: Madonna/Whore, a work in progress show that explored, via the form of comedy and burlesque, the idea…

Wild Tales for Weird Folk

As the audience entered the Bosco Theatre, we were enchanted by a solo guitar player (Tim Carp) on stage.

Bonny & Read

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were two formidable women in history, who took to the high seas as pirates.

Crunch!

Crunch! was a gentle yet hard hitting comedy set in an office, where three very different characters tried to get on with furthering their careers, but fell into the trap of not sh…

Eleanor Conway: Talk Dirty To Me

Review
★★★★
Sascha Cooper
Brighton Fringe
Laughing Horse @ The Walrus / Laughing Horse @ The Walrus (Raised Room)
9th May, 2022

Eleanor Conway is a woman on a mission.

Done to Death by Jove!

Done to Death By Jove was a comedic celebration of the murder mystery novel.

The Time Machine

'Hello! What time do you call this?' A friendly voice called out to the audience as we entered the Rotunda performance space.

STOMP

The Old Market atmosphere was vibrant as we walked in to find a stage that had a set made up entirely of cans, pots, pans, traffic signs and more that one might see on a busy city …

The Comedy of Errors/La Commedia degli Errori

Mistaken identity, two sets of twins and lots of frivolity is what makes this unique bi-lingual production of Shakespeare's classic comedy The Comedy of Errors.

Last Will and Testament of Henry Van Dyke

Two men, two different approaches to creating a good play.

Pink Mango does 'The Birth of Venus'

Hayley May Muirhead and Molly Dooner under the company name of Pink Mango Comedy, bring a show that is zany, bizzare, upbeat and sexually empowering for any females watching.

Multiverse Musical

Multiverse Musical is a show with a twist.

Impromptu Shakespeare

Impromptu Shakespeare had all the right ingredients for a good night out, as well as a genuine love for William Shakespeare's language, plays and the characters involved.

The Importance of Being... Earnest?

Have you ever wanted to be in an Oscar Wilde play? Even if it's just for a few minutes? With The Importance of Being.

Retrogression: A Horror Play

An escape room style experience with a paranormal twist, Retrogression is about a ghost who scares visitors to the Brighton Toy Museum and needs to be released.

The Burlesque Imposter

Fanny Dent was a woman on a mission - to see where she fits in (if at all) into the world of burlesque.

Twelfth Night

St Ann's Well Gardens in Hove was the perfect idyllic setting for Drama Impact's version of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

Rebel Boob

When it comes to a somewhat frightening topic like cancer, many of people seem to automatically shut down emotionally when talking about it, almost denying it exists.

Jekyll & Hyde: A One-Woman Show

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is one of Robert Louis Stevenson's most popular novels.

Jack the Ripper: My Life as a Suspect

Whenever we think of Jack the Ripper, immediately we think back to Whitechapel and his gruesome victims.

Fern Hill and Other Dylan Thomas

Having studied Dylan Thomas at university, fallen in love with Richard Burton's classic interpretation of Under Milk Wood and having a strong Welsh family connection, I was exc…

Liz and Jessie's Undiscovered Country

A family comedy show with a twist, Liz and Jessie's Undiscovered Country follows Liz and Jessie as they set out to explore places in the UK that may have had a connection to th…

Vampire's Ball Ultimate Halloween Party Live!

Zany, spooky, fun! That is the way to describe Vampire's Ball Ultimate Halloween Party Live! Although it was on Zoom, and they were up against time lags on the extremely odd oc…

Ghislaine|Gabler

Looking to portay the idea of someone who is trapped both mentally and physically in a cell, Ghislaine/Gabler follows our protagonist as she tries to justify her involvement in a c…

Cinebra: Glenda & Rita

Glenda and Rita are two black and white stars from the 30s and 40s, who are trying to fit into a modern world of technicolour, personal labels, and what it really means to be a sta…

A Mutineer’s Guide to Modern-Day Piracy

Whether we care to admit it or not, in some way, shape or form, we are all intrigued by pirates.

Aidan Goatley: 12 Films Of Christmas

If you're looking for a show that could make Scrooge himself engage with Christmas spirit in June, then Aiden Goatley: 12 Films of Christmas is for you.

Clean: The Musical

Running through different eras of history, Clean - The Musical wiped the floor with its heartfelt, touching overlapping of stories of seven women who lived in Roundhill, Brighton.

The Secrets of Jack Roulette

Imagine the setting.

Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party Brighton Seaside Special

Brighton got their boogie shoes on as they danced around Brighton with Boogie Shoes Silent Disco Walking Party under the guidance of our ship's captain Mama Roo and her shipmat…

Fiction Romance

Antonio is a very interesting character in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

Words Without Consent

Katie Rice and Ellen Patterson are two performers on a mission to highlight how womxn are portrayed in today's world, as well as specifically within the political environment.

Ross Kamp: Seeing Queerly

Seeing Queerly was a comedy show that presented a different take to life during and after lockdown, as well as dating.

Blood, Glorious Blood!

Blood Glorious Blood was not just your normal one woman show.

LEGS

It was interesting to see a show that presented the possibility that we take our bodies very much for granted.

Sing For Better Health!

Singing has been proven over time to be beneficial for mindfulness and wellbeing - and not just for the professionals.

Yes Queens

Whenever we hear the term 'Yes Queen', these days what automatically pops into our heads is the popular association with RuPaul's Drag Race.

A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery

Bring together the work of Jane Austen and the modern world of dating together to create a murder mystery with a twist you get An Austentatious Murder.

A Matter of Time

Anjali Singh has created a show that is a fusion of a Ted Talk, comedy and musical theatre, to depict how much time changes in the blink of an eye.

Shakespeare (She/Her)

Those who know of William Shakespeare will probably recognise several of his intricate plots.

Ancient Antics: Mock the Greek

Mock the Greek was a show that sent up the myths and legends of Greece.

Notflix

Notflix was a musical experience with a twist.

Big Quiffy Bingo

Big Quiffy Bingo was a show that was full of glitz and glamour, thanks to the host of the evening Boogaloo Stu.

The True Story Of The Little Girl Who Thought She Was The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ

Ellie is a schoolgirl with a very bright future ahead of her.

There's A Ghost In My House

Reality and fiction fuse in this interesting piece focusing on the paranormal world, as a TV editor called Sam struggles to accept where the lines of reality lie when asked to chan…

Lionel and Cindy: The Greatest Love Story

Char Brockes and Jack O'Neill (Ava Cardo) brought the Rialto Theatre to life with their unique styles of drag and slapstick comedy, in order to explore the theme of Romantic Co…

Greek mythology creative writing online workshop

Despite some technical issues with the Brighton Fringe website, this Greek Mythology Creative Writing Workshop run by Amanda Potter (from the Open University) was a good way to get…

Touch Hunger

During both lockdowns, everyone experienced something being taken away that we possibly have taken a lot for granted.

The Late Show

The Late Show was a comedy night that lit up The Warren with much needed silliness, laughter and joy with the return of live shows.

The Doll Who Came to Tea

We all have secrets to keep.

The Lady in the Van

The Brighton Open Air Theatre was full of joy, not just because of theatre starting again after recent uncertain times, but due to The Lady in the Van being the opening show of the…

There Was A Little Girl

Meet Millie.

Smashing

Annabelszki took to the stage to give a thought provoking, challenging and uplifting insight into the role of women and feminism from a lesbian point of view.

Matt Hoss: Here Comes Your Man

Matt Hoss is a man on a mission.

Zog

An enchanting stage show based on the 2010 book by Julia Donaldson, Zog follows a young dragon of the same name who only wants one thing: a gold star.

Professional Breakup Artist

Annabelszki brought an uplifting and insightful fusion of storytelling, comedy and poetry to her show Professional Breakup Artist to highlight the various stages of love, da…

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