#IndieLitMagGala 2025 Spotlight: ALOCASIA Journal
Alan Parry
October 13, 2025
There’s something rare and steady about a journal that knows exactly what it is—and makes no apologies for it. ALOCASIA is one
Five Star comedy gold! Highly entertaining from start to finish!
The Royal Court has excelled with this original comedy by Helen Serafinowicz. It was hilarious, well written, funny without being insulting and ultimately a modern twist on a love story revolving around two high profile citizens of Liverpool, football legend and his wife Wane and Colleen Rooney.
The Royal Court whilst championing upcoming writers, directors and production teams can sometimes miss the mark. Sadly, in a few cases that is down to casting and their persistent use of local actors who have limited talent. This had the potential to go the same way, given the cast is predominately the same who appear in the Christmas pantomime. Thankfully, Lindzi Germain’s gruff scouse drawl, screeching and swearing of profanities that become tedious had been tightly reigned in to allow for a highly enjoyable evening’s entertainment. The signing and dancing was superb and carried the narrative well. The ultimate star of the show was the actor playing a deranged Donald Trump.
This tale of scouse sword and sorcery tale was packed with magic, romance, original songs and stupid gags. Based on a half-true rumour, this story of myth and missus will have you laughing your axe off all night long.
Age advisory 14+
Written by Helen Serafinowicz
Directed by Stephen Fletcher
Confirmed Cast: Emma Grace Arends and John May
Original artwork by Gary Frank and colourist Brad Anderson
Tickets are available for the show alone in stalls, circle and balcony.
BSL performance is on Tuesday 5 August (interpreter Karl Llorca). Audio Described performance is on Wednesday 6 August (describer Anne Hornsby).
Circle and balcony will open at 7.15pm. There are bars in both areas for pre-show and interval drinks. Stalls will be open from 6:15pm.
NO BOOKING FEES ON THIS SHOW
Photo Credit: Andrew AB Photography
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