Frank Zappa’s notoriously self-indulgent film and the long-banned stage show version of it.
Tag: theatre
Jesus Christ! The Unbearable Horrors Of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Bibilical Rock Opera
The film version of the post-hippy reinterpretation of the Passion of the Christ tries hard but is ultimately hamstrung by the terrible, terrible songs.
Cy Payne’s British Leyland Musical Extravaganza
A curious musical performed for car workers and written By Britain’s library music maestro.
In The Shadow It Waits: A Live Zoom Horror Film
A horror film performed live via video conferencing that has more ambition than scares.
It’s Hip to be Square-ish. The Residents Set Fire to Popular Music Over Seven Discs
Probing the wonders and frustrations of The Residents’ Cube-E Box extravaganza.
Woman On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown – John Cassavetes’ Opening Night
John Cassavetes and Gena Rowland create a study of fear, guilt and personal horror.
Scotland’s New Hate Speech Bill Is Dangerous And Devious
Scotland’s proposed new law goes far beyond hate speech and sets out to silence all debate, discussion and criticism of protected groups.
Stories From The Club Of The Damned: Looking Back At British TV Series Supernatural
The BBC horror anthology serial is more interesting than the poor production values and theatrical performances make it seem.
Stuart Gordon 1947 – 2020
The director of the greatest cult horror movies of the 1980s has died.
Enjoy The Wet Sounds Of J.G. Ballard’s The Drowned World
An immersive and watery performance of Ballard’s dystopian novel at this year’s Essex Book Festival.
When Apes Stood Supreme: The Planet Of The Apes British Stage Show
The staggering popularity of the Planet of the Apes franchise in the UK led to a curious bit of live theatre.