Unlimited Rice Pudding

Used to be unlimited-ricepudding, but I got frustrated at Tumblr hiding all my posts because of “sensitive content” so here we are! I’m an author, with a fantasy #wip and write a blog about TV, film and theatre at www.garbledgoodwin.com

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"Merboy" Review: Rich, searingly personal queer storytelling

I had such a wonderful time last night at the Omnibus Theatre, watching Merboy. A brilliant piece of queer theatre, examining the true depths of shame and its pervasive effect within the community, Merboy is cleverly written and stunningly performed. ★★★★

Writer Liam Sesay uses a variety of storytelling modes to craft an affecting, nuanced depiction of the queer experience using The Little Mermaid as a narrative anchor (more…) “”

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"No Limits" Review: Simply breathtaking

It is so brilliant to watch a show in which they do almost everything right. With stunning performances and incredible songs, @NoLimitsMusical is truly extraordinary. Check out my full ★★★★★ review

There is no limit to the amount of talent both on stage and off at The Turbine Theatre with “No Limits – A Song Cycle” by Sam Thomas (more…) “”

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"Wreckage" Review: A powerful, honest exploration of love after loss

A glorious time at The Turbine Theatre to see @WreckageThePlay - a gorgeous, touching piece with a unique, yet massively relatable portrayal of grief. Check out my ★★★★ review by following the link!

Writer Tom Ratcliffe explores the evolution of a relationship even after its end in this hugely emotional play Continue reading Untitled

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Six’s crown continues to shine over the West End with a glittering new set of Queens

After yesterday's tremendous media night, @sixthemusical proudly unveiled its latest set of Queens whose phenomenal performance ensure a long, happy continuing reign at the Vaudeville Theatre. Check out the full ★★★★★ review by following the link below

The stratospheric ascent of Marlow and Moss’s award-winning, continent-spanning musical shows no sign of burning out thanks to its stellar cast Continue reading Untitled

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"Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" Review: An assured, outrageous sequel

Glass Onion, released now on Netflix, is a simply genius, giddily amusing sequel. Janelle Monáe is simply a revelation and Rian Johnson is on fine form. Check out my full ★★★★★ review below.

Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig create a giddily entertaining follow-up to 2019’s Knives Out in a thoroughly different, incredibly irreverent, new mystery (more…)

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"Strange World" Review: A thoroughly enjoyable adventure

Strange World is a thoroughly enjoyable adventure film. Check out my full ★★★★ review by following the link below.

Thoroughly inventive world building coupled with a sobering central message make this Disney film feel incredibly daring and distinct (more…)

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"Matilda the Musical" Film Review: An uplifting, effervescent tale with a dash of whimsy

It has been a while since I have posted anything, but Matilda the Musical (which I did actually watch on the 26th, I've just been struggling with a human level of productivity) is nothing short of phenomenal. A near-perfect adaptation.

The film adaptation of Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly’s 2011 stage musical is a family friendly spectacle. (more…)

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"My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)" Review - Joyously authentic

I was entirely blown away by @Rob_Madge_02's @MySonsaQueer. A tremendously affecting, rawly honest exploration of queer childhood, the show is at turns heartwarming and hilarious. It's a story that deserves to be seen. Check out my full ★★★★★ review:

Rob Madge’s autobiographical tale is beautifully honest and brilliantly touching (more…)

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Doctor Who BBC Centenary Special Review: The Power of the Doctor

Jodie Whittaker's final episode as the Doctor has broadcast at long last. As an episode, I found it tremendously satisfying, with some of the tensest scenes in recent years, though it fumbles the end of Chibnall's era as a whole, especially with Yaz

The final adventure for Jodie Whittaker’s trailblazing incarnation of the infamous Time Lord is giddily ambitious and littered with brilliant fan service (more…)

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"But I'm a Cheerleader" Review: A show destined for greatness

I had an absolutely fantastic time at @BIACheerleader last night. Outrageously hilarious with an upbeat and diverse score, this is certainly a show to look out for. Check out my full ★★★★ review here:

Based on the beloved queer film of the same name, But I’m a Cheerleader boasts incredible performances, an uproarious book and uplifting and surprisingly clever in parts score that seems set to have a life beyond the Turbine Theatre (more…)

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Eureka Day Review: Gloriously hilarious and searingly topical

Eureka Day at @oldvictheatre features one of the most hilarious sequences to unfold on stage. With brilliant performances and an accomplished script, it is a must-see. Check out my ★★★★ review below:

Eureka Day at the Old Vic is probably the funniest thing you will see at the theatre this year (more…)

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Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Review: A wonderfully earnest, touching film

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is pure joy. A hugely emotional film with simple storytelling and a monstrously large heart.

A film about a hardworking, genuinely good human being pursuing their crazy dreams of buying a Christian Dior dress may well be the cinematic highlight of the year (more…)

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Apple TV+ boasts some of the best original comedy series around

Despite its comparatively smaller offerings, Apple TV+ has some brilliant comedy series on offer. Check out my 4 and 5 star reviews for #TedLasso, #Schmigadoon, #TheAfterparty and #Loot by following the link

From straightforward comedy, to musical parodies and murder mysteries, Apple TV+ features some incredible comedy Despite its firm standing within technology, Apple TV+ trails behind more established streaming giants, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and even Disney+, who have built up an audience with its reliable output of original content. Apple TV+, on the other hand, has a much smaller pool of…

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Hocus Pocus 2 Review: a Wickedly Good Time

Having seemingly divided the internet, I found #HocusPocus2 to be infinitely charming and thoroughly watchable - a brilliant sequel to the beloved original. Check out my full ★★★★★ review by following the link.

The long-awaited sequel to 1993’s cult classic successfully balances nostalgia whilst offering audiences something fresh (more…)

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Theatre Review Roundup: August 2022

I have been dreadfully remiss in updating my blog recently, so in an attempt to reduce my number of posts, here's a roundup of my August theatre trips. @hadestown and @kitkatclubldn were both truly extraordinary: absolutely go to see them!

Hadestown and Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club are truly extraordinary, wonderfully artistic pieces of musical theatre (more…)

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Beetlejuice Review: A ghastly, wickedly good time

I absolutely adored my trip to @BeetlejuiceBway. Giddily, outrageously funny with an absolutely fantastic score and thoroughly inventive staging, I was absolutely enthralled from start to finish. Here's my full ★★★★★ review:

Welcome to the show about death (more…)

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Into The Woods at the St. James Theatre Review: Believe the hype

Today marks two weeks since I saw @ITWBroadway, and I have not stopped thinking of it since. I have seen a great deal of theatre, but this was simply breathtaking. An absolutely gorgeous show, and this is a simply magical production of it.

With a cast as glittering as Cinderella’s slippers, Encores! production of Into the Woods is phenomenal (more…)

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