Kay Marquis
Karen is a writer, director and producer. She loves books, animals, theatre, gossip, and has broad musical interests, but particularly loves quirky folk, indie, rockabilly, soul and strange electronic sounds.
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Our Martin in the Background
Gently waspish and nostaligic comedy about forbidden love
Annie Wobbler (Revisited)
Acting tour de force anchors this resurrection of Arnold Wesker’s work
After Careful Consideration
Endearing comedy-drama takes a wry look at the jobs market
Good With Faces
Sad and touching social work play sits uneasily between psychological drama and social realism
The King of All Birds
Billed as a ‘love letter to flight’ this fantastical gig theatre is a terrifying passion
The Wreck
Uncanny, twee, remote innocence, like a rediscovered children’s animation from the 1970s.
When The Tide Comes In
The aftermath of a tragedy picked apart in an overstuffed narrative but soulful characters
Thunderstruck
Impassioned storytelling about artistic integrity and following your own muse
January 6th the Musical
Flawed but fun musical sees two aspiring thesps caught up in the insurrection
Morna Burdon: Bonnie Fechters
First part of a triptych eulogises the women that always fought, whatever the outcome, for a cause
22: Brook’s Time Space Sequins
Fast-paced comedy sticks a glittery plaster on life’s wounds
ROTUS: Receptionist of the United States
Razor-sharp satire with a shocking twist
Puccini’s Suor Angelica
London Symphony deliver a magnificent rendition of Puccini’s one-act opera
1, 2, 3. Shit. That’s My OCD.
Relaxed comedy drama about distressing issues
Dance People
Maqamat deliver a joyous, disorientating contemporary dance about power, place and identity