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Liam O'Dell
liamodell. com > 05/15/2026 > im-not-being-funny-review-bush-theatre-piers-black

I'm Not Being Funny' review " Comedy's catharsis explored in surprisingly tender two-hander

1+ hour, 33+ min ago  (231+ words) Deaf journalist | Author | Theatre critic Compare this to the forceful approach of his partner Billie (Tia Bannon of'seven methods of killing kylie jenner) and the dynamic at both sides of the binary of processing a difficult event is tense and…...

Liam O'Dell
liamodell. com > 04/15/2026 > heart-wall-review-bush-theatre-london-kit-withington

Heart Wall" review " Karaoke and comedy in confusing grief drama

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (345+ words) Deaf journalist | Author | Theatre critic Walmsley's performance in the role is brilliant and hilarious, fully embracing the ridiculousness and silliness that comes with his character pondering eating chicken tikka masala in the bath and thinking bath salts are something you…...

Liam O'Dell
liamodell. com > 03/25/2026 > consumed-review-park-theatre-finsbury-park-london-karis-kelly

Consumed" review " Clattering Irish family comedy lacks connection

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (184+ words) Deaf journalist | Author | Theatre critic In a very literal sense, Consumed ends up being a lot of noise. Consumed is now playing at the Park Theatre until 18 April. It will be captioned and audio described on 8 and 15 April respectively. Production…...

Liam O'Dell
liamodell. com > 02/07/2026 > monstering-the-rocketman-arcola-theatre-london-elton-john-libel-the-sun-lawsuit

Monstering the Rocketman" review " Elton John libel play is not a little bit funny

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (227+ words) Deaf journalist | Author | Theatre critic And while Naylor's Mackenzie is loud and sweary, other characters are barely audible. One journalist is portrayed by the actor pinching his nose to create a "megaphone' effect (and in so doing, blocking his mouth…...

Liam O'Dell
liamodell. com > 01/29/2026 > fish-bowl-review-peacock-theatre-sadlers-wells-mime-london-holborn-compagnie-le-fils-du-grand-reseau

Fish Bowl" review " Parisian charm and chaos in comprehensive silent comedy

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (177+ words) Deaf journalist and author Although it never quite reaches the heights of being hysterically funny, Fish Bowl is endearingly silly. Fish Bowl is now playing at the Peacock Theatre (Sadler's Wells) until 31 January. No access performances are scheduled currently. When…...

Liam O'Dell
liamodell. com > 09/20/2025 > dracula-review-lyric-theatre-hammersmith-morgan-lloyd-malcolm

Dracula" review " Stop-start feminist spin on Stoker struggles to spook

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (268+ words) Deaf journalist and author The scariest moment of this version of Dracula is the inevitable jumpscare you get when a show starts unexpectedly. In trying to juggle metatheatre, gothic horror and social commentary, Emilia playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's take on…...