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You don't need a love can to fall for this show

  • bkatherinerose1
  • Apr 9
  • 3 min read
  • Blue poster with "LOVE CAN" and a vending machine. Names listed: Lauren, Brody, Mrs Caldwell, Tristan, Sydney, with corresponding actors.

    Date- 05/04/2025

  • Theatre - The other Palace Studio

  • Seat-unreserved

  • Stars -⭐️⭐️⭐️

    The show's main focus is a vending machine in the corner of London, but not like the drinks or snacks you get; you can get a partner, a boss, a father, that person you need to fill your heart. This is four stories that need that little push and support from the Love Can. The trigger warnings of this show are Mental health, grief, illness and ageing.

    Six people stand on a dimly lit stage, each with a script. Some gesture with hands raised, facing microphones. Black backdrop, chairs visible.

    As this was a workshop, and a part of MTFest where scripts were in hand, simple costumes such as the jackets and accessories were changed to portray a different character. This show didn't really have props, but the ones it did have had great comedic timing, like the vacuum cleaner interrupting the actors.

    The cast worked as an ensemble to bring the show to life, working with the lyrics to the music alongside the snippets of drama. One of the most emotional roles was Sasha (Gracie Lai); her songs throughout the musical brought up a lot of emotions, and you could see her really feeling every word she sang.

    As this was only a workshop performance, the time frame was 1 hour, but I feel that with more time the dialogue can expand to deeper get to know the characters and understand their backstories, a 2-hour show would help so much in the development and being to portray even more emotions. But the workshop was a really good starting point and would make a great act 1 of the show.

    The show's songs were written so well; the emotions of the sad songs really drove the story with the upbeats. The word choices were on key. I feel some of the songs need a bigger musical end, as it was unsure when a song had ended, but the show was engaging all throughout, and some of the characters were so relatable for the audience to watch and relate with. The show is such a reminder of how people handle loneliness and their life struggles differently. This show was on for a short time with MTFest at The Other Palace, but if it ever becomes a full-length production, I will be there.​

    I loved the way the cans were all a sign of hope and happiness for people who needed them, but also a way for them to learn more about themselves and also be careful how much stuff really costs.



The Other Palace's closest tube station is Victoria, which is step-free. The Other Palace

Performers stand on a dimly lit stage with music stands and microphones, reading scripts. The mood is focused and theatrical.

entrance is on ground level and has a ramp in the entrance. There are accessible toilets on both the studio floor and in the foyer as well. As this show was in the studio, you can easily access it with a staff member in the lift. Other measures such as earplugs, content warnings, and trigger warnings of the shows are on the doors. The theatre are also really easy to contact. If you need any assistance, you can email for early access if you require it, and all you need to do is notify them when you have arrived. The staff are all very polite and easy to talk to if you need any assistance.As for my seat, I bought unreserved studio seats, and due to the early access, I was able to get the first row so I could lip-read the actors on stage and hear them.(More info)




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