• Review For Us
    • In London or across the UK
    • at Edinburgh Fringe
  • List Your Show
  • Advertising
  • Musicals
  • Plays
  • Ballet & Dance
  • Previews
  • First Look
Theatre Weekly
  • Home
  • News
    • West End
    • Off-West End
    • Regional & Tours
  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Digital Theatre
  • Tickets
    • Discounts
    • Musicals
    • Plays
    • Opera
    • Dance
    • Concerts
  • Contact Us
    • Join us as a Reviewer
No Result
View All Result
Theatre Weekly
  • Home
  • News
    • West End
    • Off-West End
    • Regional & Tours
  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Digital Theatre
  • Tickets
    • Discounts
    • Musicals
    • Plays
    • Opera
    • Dance
    • Concerts
  • Contact Us
    • Join us as a Reviewer
No Result
View All Result
Theatre Weekly
No Result
View All Result
Home Reviews
Stay Awake Jake Review from Theatre Weekly

Stay Awake Jake Review from Theatre Weekly

Stay Awake Jake

by Greg Stewart
July 14, 2016
Reading Time: 2 mins read

Hidden beneath Waterloo Station, The Vault is a superb venue that just bustles with creative energy during The Vault Festival.  One show in particular worth catching is ‘Stay Awake, Jake’ by Tim Gilvin.  The show earned Gilvin the 2014 S&S Award.

Jamie Muscato is Jake, the only character to be seen on stage. Muscato takes us on a somber journey as Jake drives overnight from London to Carlisle. The reason becomes clear as we weave back and forth in time, each song giving us another piece of the jigsaw puzzle.

       

Having made the same journey myself, many times (though a little bit further than Carlisle), I could easily identify with the characters tiring expedition, but the subtle lighting and sound effects would have conveyed the same message to those fortunate enough not to have made the drive themselves.

The only on-stage support for Jamie Muscato, are two superb musicians, Jo Cichonska and Maria Rodriguez,bringing the score to life.

You mightalso like

Strangers in Between Alex Ansdell and Matthew Mitcham Photo Peter Davies

First Look: Strangers In Between at Golden Goose Theatre

Model Village

New Perspectives presents Model Village at NonSuch Studios and on tour

I found myself captivated throughout, for to perform an entire musical on your own is brave. To do it as brilliantly as Jamie Muscato does – is genius.

‘Stay Awake, Jake’ can be seen at The Vault Festival until 7th February.

Greg Stewart

Greg Stewart

Greg is an award-winning writer with a huge passion for theatre. He has appeared on stage, as well as having directed several plays in his native Scotland. Greg is the founder and editor of Theatre Weekly

Related Articles

Strangers in Between Alex Ansdell and Matthew Mitcham Photo Peter Davies
First Look

First Look: Strangers In Between at Golden Goose Theatre

Model Village
News

New Perspectives presents Model Village at NonSuch Studios and on tour

Further Line Up for Musical Con
News

Musical Con announces musical theatre legends and more special guests

Michael Oakley
Interviews

Interview: Michael Oakley on Infamous at Jermyn Street Theatre

Kenneth Branagh King Lear
News

Branagh’s King Lear Announces £20 Ticket Schemes

Mlimas Tale credit Marc Brenner
Reviews

Review: Mlima’s Tale at Kiln Theatre

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Twitter Facebook Youtube Instagram

At Theatre Weekly we give theatre a new audience. You'll find our theatre news, theatre reviews and theatre interviews are written from an audience point of view. Our great value London theatre tickets will get you the best deal for your theatre tickets.
Theatre Weekly, 124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX
  • Join Our Community
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • Advertising

Recent News

Strangers in Between Alex Ansdell and Matthew Mitcham Photo Peter Davies

First Look: Strangers In Between at Golden Goose Theatre

Model Village

New Perspectives presents Model Village at NonSuch Studios and on tour

© 2022 Theatre Weekly

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Tickets
  • Digital Theatre
  • News
    • West End
    • Off West End
    • Regional & Tours
    • Digital
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
  • Contact Us
    • Join us as a Reviewer

© 2022 Theatre Weekly