Women of Manhattan Reviews

We're into our final week and I thought I'd post some show reviews. Audiences have been great and we're all really enjoying the run.

Book tickets at the Old Red Lion website.

'Southern belle Rhonda Louise, maneater Billie and cheerfully sardonic Judy are engaging characters, vividly portrayed. Kosha Engler's breezily self-lacerating Judy is particularly excellent, chewing up Shanley's sparkling monologues with aplomb. ...scenes have wit to spare.'
TIME OUT

'It may only last 75 minutes but Women of Manhattan packs in a considerable amount of wit and wisdom... The focus of Rhonda Louise and Billie is Judy, given a finely nuanced portrayal by Kosha Engler. ...a very high quality drama about sexual politics that manages to combine humour with insight to great effect. ...the wise should rush to catch this delightful comedy before its run ends.'
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

'An intelligent look at the lives of three women who are successful, dynamic and complicated. Each of the characters' layers are slowly unravelled to reveal interesting and relatable people. Performances by all three female leads are excellent... Women of Manhattan is well written, engaging and thoughtful '
ISLINGTON GAZETTE

'Talk about feel-good plays. I have rarely seen a play so infused with love for its characters... irresistable. Lisa Jedan (married), Clara Perez (dumped) and Kosha Engler (horny) give impeccable performances, treading the very delicate line that allows their characters to be witty and truthful without every being bitchy, and leave us desperately wanting all three to live happily ever after.'
THEATRE GUIDE LONDON

'Well played comedy and zippy pacing throughout... an interesting, considered and humorous piece... Kosha Engler... [makes] light work of Judy's navel-gazing with a fleet and bouncy delivery; she has a genuinely comical sense of mounting neurotic despair.'
REMOTE GOAT

'...A charming night out. Kosha Engler shines as 'Fag Hag' Judy, her strong cynical exterior tamed effectively by Victor Perez's alluring Duke.'
DRAMA STUDENT MAGAZINE

'...This show combines witty wisecracks with dramatic confessions and pin points some admittedly cliche but mostly truthful instances concerning the contemporary man/woman psyche.'
FRINGE REVIEW

Americans: Your UK Acting Career Step 2

You've found a way to stay in the UK, now what?

STEP 2: FIND ACCOMMODATION

Where to Stay
If you're staying in London, you first need to decide in which part you want to base yourself. Of course if you're going to be studying or working at the same place most of the time, try to find housing nearby. Otherwise:

1. Choose an Area of London - The city is large and diverse with many sub-regions, each with its own distinct charm. It doesn't matter which you choose as long as you can reach the center of town in a reasonable amount of time, i.e. zone 1 or 2 (view zone maps). One way to familiarize yourself with the city is to look at the Tube map (link above), go to Google and research a stop e.g. Oxford Circus or Notting Hill. Also, get yourself a portable street map. I use London A-Z (that's A-"Zed" not Zee) religiously. As you navigate your way around the winding and often confusing streets of London, it will become your trusty friend.

2. Convenience to public transport - If you won't have a car make sure your place is within walking distance to Underground stations, bus stops, or National Rail stations. Visit Transport for London for more info.

Types of accommodation

1. Student Housing - If you're coming via a study abroad program or if you'll be attending a British drama school, most likely your program will help you find housing. If not, try here: International Students House (where I stayed as a student).

2. Stay with Friends or Relatives - Clearly the cheapest way to stay! London is expensive and if you can save the cost of renting, all the better.

3. Rent a House or Flat - This is best done once you arrive in the UK. You'll want to check out the place in person. The most economical is to find people to share with (room or flat share). Try these publications first: Timeout London Classifieds (comes out on Thursdays) and Loot. NOTE: prices are often shown per week rather than per month!