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The Inappropriateness of Love By Paloma Kubiak | Theatre Review

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Intimately showcased in the upper decks of an Islington theatre bar, The Inappropriateness of Love delves into the complexities of the emotion, capturing each character’s hope and struggle to love and be loved. 


Performed by Paradigm, a new London fringe repertory company, and written/directed by Sarah Pitard, the dark comedy explores the entangled relationships between six characters, linked together by the affable yet somewhat nerdy, Scooter.  

 

The plot is driven by Scooter’s compulsion to attend his old university friend’s wedding with a ‘plus one’, rather than face the embarrassment and reality of his impending loneliness.

 

As the story unfolds, the audience is invited to share Scooter’s experience of risk-taking and rejection when it comes to his therapist Jessica, the stilted relationship with his elderly mother and his ignorance of best friend Zoey’s feelings towards him.

 

In other serious scenes dealing with divorce, cheating and break-ups, the play is given a slight comedic uplift through outspoken, tarty receptionist Stephanie who’s dating senior manager, Darren (therapist Jessica’s ex-husband).

 

The audience warms to her character, perhaps because of her evident vulnerability and the one-night stand scene with Scooter also provides an awkward, yet funny combination.

 

In the same way Pitard wrote ‘there’s a little bit of me in all the characters’, I too was reminded of those first pangs of love for a professional figure, a doomed office romance and the tumultuous period with an older, divorced lover.

 

The Inapproriateness of Love exposes the vulnerability of the heart through thoroughly convincing acting and scenes.
For it’s premier performance this week, it’s well worth seeing at the Hen and Chickens Theatre till 29th September 2012.

www.paradigmtheatrecompany.co.uk

 

London Fashion Week in Pictures

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I had a ball at London Fashion Week, which you can read about in my Huffington Post blog. I still had some pictures so I have decided to share them even though fashion week is over. The first one is from the opening of Christopher Shannon, the second of TV presenter Jameela Jamil, and the rest of Jasper Conran and Holly Fulton from London Fashion Weekend. I was sitting front row with Keshini and the clothes were amazing. I have always been a fan of Jasper Conran. I would like to thank my amazing fashion writers Keshini, Paloma and Kate. They were amazing during fashion week and wrote some great posts. See you in September.

To see a bigger version of the pictures, click on them.

Christopher Shannon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Asger Juel Larson’s AW12 collection

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Executed with militant efficiency, Asger Juel Larson’s AW12 collection combined raw masculinity with a nonchalant effeminate twist.

‘Lucid Disorder’ held on Wednesday 22 February 2012 reinvented the classic male suit with textured materials, two toned jacket and bottom combinations (both harem pants and thick-pleated skirts) and an attention to detail to accessories.

Almost as dark and edgy as the sumptuous surrounding of the Freemason’s Hall in Holborn, Larson’s London Fashion Week set offered predominantly statement black styles with heavy, and occasionally imperfect, fur adornment.

The emerging Danish designer’s catwalk collection suggested an experimentation of a tribal- come-trooper style – with fluffy hats, some models sporting quiver bags, double breasted jackets and others exposing their tattooed chests.

But Larsen added a modern twist with décollage detail to his jackets which were ripped to the shoulders or simply cut around the neck with no other embellishment.

In other striking designs, the models (who were styled with a frozen brow and beard) emerged wrapped in thick polo necks and Middle-Eastern head gear.

Already voted as ‘one to watch’, Larson has blurred his vision of past and future male clothing, the effect of which is vibrancy, even though his trademark style is underpinned by a gothic, lucid theme.

Ashley Isham’s AW12 collection | London Fashion Week

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In keeping with his signature style of soft draping fabrics ebbing with a touch of couture, Ashley Isham’s AW12 collection contemporises both the bold monotone and bright floral prints seen from his last catwalk showcase.

With embellished detail to his floor-sweeping Grecian dresses and the shorter pleated skirts, Isham’s latest designs punctuate the feminine frame, nipping in flowing fabric around the waist, below the breast and lower back, creating an elegant silhouette.

The Singaporean designer’s contribution to London Fashion Week with his ‘My Beautiful Fashion’ set saw the revival of a metallic theme, with clouded sequined strapless dresses to rich bronze tones sweeping the stage.

The models were styled with slicked back hair curled underneath the ends and the make-up unified the metallic undertones of the evening.

Against the shimmering floor-length assymetrical designs, Isham infused a chatter of green floral and fish-scale prints, adding a fresh outset to the collection but re-enforcing his preference for pretty soft-flowing styles.

And it seemed, he was uninterested in hiding the seam within his creations, instead thick zips trailed along the models back, or seduced the eye towards the lacey top-half of his dresses.

A memorable look from the Saturday 18th February show was a full cream-coloured lace ensemble, which delicately wrapped the head yet gripped the body to the waist, before retreating away from the legs towards the floor.

Simple yet stylish, it infused Isham’s trademark Western look with an Arabesque layer, perhaps a subtle digression for future runways.

But, what I have come to respect Isham for is his high-street friendly designs, with the style and cut of his collection fit for the catwalk yet which also easily translate to the wardrobe favourites for the average fashionista.

Despite a power-cut at the start of the show which meant the music was off for a couple of minutes, Isham should be proud of his 2012 achievement, rather than humbly welcoming the applause before quickly sliding out back stage.

By Paloma Kubiak