Cristiana Ferrauti

London

Theatre & Food writer. Digital editor @The_Upcoming. Multimedia storyteller. Coffee addict with a soft spot for chocolate.

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Fiddler on the Roof at Barbican Theatre | Theatre review

2 weeks ago | theupcoming.co.uk | Cristiana Ferrauti

Fiddler on the Roof at Barbican Theatre | Theatre reviewFrom the outdoor space of Regent’s Open Air Theatre, the latest production of Fiddler on the Roof is taking off on a UK tour. The beginning, though, is still London, at the Barbican to be exact, where the show managed to retain some of the atmospheric setting of a mostly open-air ambience in the chamber-like hall of the arts centre.
The Fifth Step at Soho Place | Theatre review

1 month ago | theupcoming.co.uk | Cristiana Ferrauti

The Fifth Step at Soho Place | Theatre review“Show, don’t tell” is the preferred approach in great storytelling – actions often reveal character more powerfully than excessive lyricism. But when it comes to a play where two, and only two, actors are on stage, dialogue inevitably becomes its backbone. David Ireland delivers exactly that in The Fifth Step, hitting Soho Place audiences with the punchy wit and energetic rhythm of his script.
Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare’s Globe | Theatre review

1 month ago | theupcoming.co.uk | Cristiana Ferrauti

In such sombre and troubled times as we live in, tragedy could feel like just another heavy weight. With its Wild West setting and the entertaining performances from part of the cast, Sean Holmes directs a Romeo and Juliet that leans more towards comedy, rather than the original genre the Bard intended.
Matt Berninger at Union Chapel | Live review

2 months ago | theupcoming.co.uk | Cristiana Ferrauti

On Saturday, Matt Berninger presented some of his latest work – from his second solo album set for release this May – at the Union Chapel in Islington. As promised by the strapline, the night was indeed an “intimate trio performance”, so close-knit and reverent that scarcely anyone pulled out their phone to film, take photos or even just check notifications; the concertgoers were religiously enraptured by the show.
Shakespeare in Love at Tower Theatre | Theatre review

Mar 24, 2025 | theupcoming.co.uk | Cristiana Ferrauti

A strong synergy among cast members is a key element for a successful show. Add a well-paced performance complete with harmonious singing, some gentle dancing, a dash of duelling, and you have Tower Theatre’s production of Shakespeare in Love. The acclaimed movie by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, later adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, presents a fun and emotional tale, weaving poetry, traditional conventions and plot twists worthy of the Bard himself.
Subsonica at the Forum | Live review

Feb 11, 2025 | theupcoming.co.uk | Cristiana Ferrauti

Italian alternative rock band Subsonica performs in North London one year after the release of their latest album, Realtà Aumentata. As they approach the 30th anniversary of their debut in 1996, the group continues to hold a strong command over their back catalogue while leaning further into dance and heavy synth sounds, blending pounding, unequivocal, and at times, socially conscious lyrics.
Oedipus at the Old Vic | Theatre review

Feb 6, 2025 | theupcoming.co.uk | Cristiana Ferrauti

Oedipus at the Old Vic | Theatre reviewStrong contrasts and sudden changes of rhythm are crucial in this production of Oedipus. Hofesh Shechter Company set the stone straight away with shadowy tribal movements in the opening sequence before even setting the scene or introducing the protagonists. The dancers take on the part of the chorus, the most poetic and compelling element in ancient theatre, and they bring this so much back to life it induces goosebumps.
& Juliet at New Wimbledon Theatre | Theatre review

Jan 29, 2025 | theupcoming.co.uk | Cristiana Ferrauti

“It’s now or never / I ain’t gonna live forever,” sang Bon Jovi. In & Juliet, there’s a grand repossession, a sense of living life beyond predetermined lines and reclaiming one’s own story. The musical reimagining of Shakespeare’s most famous love play filters female empowerment through a contemporary lens.
Kyoto at Soho Place | Theatre review

Jan 20, 2025 | theupcoming.co.uk | Cristiana Ferrauti

Culture Theatre Kyoto at Soho Place | Theatre review Dates 9th January - 3rd May 2025Price From £10 How to make a gripping theatrical piece out of a climate conference and diplomacy? The Royal Shakespeare Company, led by their new co-artistic directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, and Good Chance set their eyes on the prize of such a challenge over one year ago.
The Script at the O2 Arena | Live review

Nov 25, 2024 | theupcoming.co.uk | Cristiana Ferrauti

Culture Music Live music The Script at the O2 Arena | Live review The Script at the O2 ArenaHighlightsRain, Paint the Town Green, For the First Time Concerts are performances first and foremost, and as such the thrill of live shows lies in entertaining characters and impressive settings.