This production is given the TPRBS: 6/7. Turn Hamilton into a comedy, add a dash of satire from The Book of Mormon, sprinkle in a stolen corpse, mix in a few rapping dubstep Nazis, and you get Operation Mincemeat. Winner of the 2024 Olivier Best New Musical Award, this five-man show is going places. This …
Author Archives: Hailey Skoch
Ravens and Riveting Royal Rivalries with Regicide
The Tower of London is full of fascinating narratives and traditions that provide all sorts of insight into British culture. Common traditional components of British culture are displays of wealth, superstition, and influence. All three have survived but adapted to this modern day as London is an icon of wealth and style. The superstition interacts …
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The Perfect Forbidden Lovechild of Charles Dickens, PJ Harvey, and Ben Power
As soon as the production ended and the lights dimmed to complete darkness, this author jumped from their seat to reward London Tide with a standing ovation and applause. Tears poured from my eyes countless times as this compelling and prolific tale captured the heart and soul of Dicken’s Our Mutual Friend with a fabulous …
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The Skoch Side Quest (inspired by a near tragedy)
It all started when I almost got run over by a car, but I need to provide some context first. We had just arrived and checked in at the National Royal Hotel. I had not gotten much sleep on the plane, just 30 minutes here or there, so I was drowsy to the point of …
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London, here we come.
Dear London, I cannot wait to walk your streets and taste your scones! I am so excited to tour your museums and pubs. How long I have waited to stand in your presence and feel the electric buzz of energy. I am thrilled to fall in love with you, and mourn when I leave you. …
Theatre in London U of A 