Honest Reviews from Clarissa’s Corner
Welcome to my review hub: theatre, films, streaming discoveries, days out and the experiences worth talking about. Expect honest thoughts, useful details and a little bit of personality—not stuffy scores for the sake of it.
Press invitations are always disclosed, and every opinion is my own.
Latest Reviews
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PHARMAKON at Greenwich Theatre: A Cosmic Horror That Left Me With More Questions Than Answers
Our spoiler-light review of PHARMAKON at Greenwich Theatre: estranged brothers, family tensions, inventive practical effects and unsettling cosmic horror.
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Fear Street Part One: 1994 Review | Chill & Thrill
My spoiler-free Fear Street 1994 review: witch lore, Shadyside’s dark history, a conspiracy board, brutal slasher moments and why I wanted to watch the rest.
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Tulleys Shocktober Fest Review: Haunted Hayrides, Chainsaws & a Night of Halloween Chaos
My retrospective Tulleys Shocktober Fest review from October 2024: Haunted Hayride Route 666, brilliant scare actors, chainsaws, shock seats, food prices and why the night was more fun than frightening for me.
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The Baddies Live Returns in 2028: Tour Updates & What We Know
The Baddies stage show is set to return in 2028. Here’s what we know so far about the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler adaptation, with tour dates to follow.
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The Last House Review: A Powerful, Emotional Netflix Survival Horror
My spoiler-free review of The Last House on Netflix: emotional survival horror with eco-horror, mythology and a clear animal-content note.
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What’s On at Southwark Playhouse in October 2026
Planning a Southwark Playhouse trip this October? Here’s what’s on at Borough and Elephant, with dates, venues, access performances and ticket information.
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What’s On at Southwark Playhouse in September 2026
Planning a Southwark Playhouse trip this September? Here’s what’s on at Borough and Elephant, with dates, venues, access performances and ticket information.
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Adolescence Netflix Review: Why It Left Me in Tears
My spoiler-filled Adolescence Netflix review: Jamie, the devastating final scene, the Miller family and why the four-part drama stayed with me.
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A Ghost in Your Ear at Hampstead Theatre: My 2026 Review
My 3/5 review of A Ghost in Your Ear at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs, an intimate binaural ghost story starring George Blagden and Jonathan Livingstone.
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A Squash and a Squeeze Live 2026: UK Tour Guide
A Squash and a Squeeze is touring the UK in 2026. Find age guidance, running time, puppetry and family theatre information, plus more Julia Donaldson coverage.
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The Gruffalo Live 2026: 25th Anniversary West End & UK Dates
The Gruffalo celebrates 25 years on stage in 2026 with a West End season at the Lyric Theatre and selected UK dates. Find dates, family info, access and related Clarissa’s Corner coverage.
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The Smeds and the Smoos Live 2026: Southbank Centre London Dates
The Smeds and the Smoos comes to Southbank Centre in October and November 2026. Find dates, family info, access performances and related Julia Donaldson coverage.