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A depressing though well written study of how the vulnerable can be exploited.

Ibsen’s tale of domestic repression may well have been daring in 1879, but feels more like a dusty museum piece now.

An inventive, thoughtful story told with great visual expression.

A refreshingly original approach to opera which is sure to win over a host of converts.

One of Shakespeare’s less accessible history plays can be heavy going, but the cast get it across the line with ease.

A smart, well-observed piece of immersive theatre that exposes the absurdity and shallowness of politics.

 A fun musical that manages to make some serious points along the way.

A funny, perceptive study of the emotional frailty that lies inside us all if only we look closely enough.

Contemporary dance is a difficult concept to read and fully appreciate, but this performance is particularly hard to decode.

A solidly performed piece exploring life issues can be heavy going, but an engaging cast pull it through the rough patches.