While the concept of the show is promising and some interesting topics are explored, the production failed to engage me.
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Dick Backard: Private Eye, The Bedford – Review
A nostalgic treat on the doorstep of SW12.
Read More »Oedipus Retold, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
Despite the disparity between the two pieces, overall a thought-provoking production with enough intelligent humour to make a heavy subject digestible.
Read More »Woman in the Dunes, Theatre503 – Review
A good edit would make all the difference to this production, and may offer a more succinct and relatable way to get the message across.
Read More »Valley of Song: A Musical Romance, Finborough Theatre – Review
A very well performed, charming revival for the WW1 centenary that feels undeveloped.
Read More »As You Like It, Barons Court Theatre – Review
A genuinely solid staging of a lesser performed, but still delightful Shakespearian comedy with a refreshing sense of girl power.
Read More »Macbeth, Ashcroft Theatre – Review
A valiant attempt at making Shakespeare engaging for a young audience, though teenagers are more savvy audience members than this production gives them credit for.
Read More »Cuckoo, Unicorn Theatre – Review
No arguments that teenage girl violence needs writing about; sadly this show misses the mark.
Read More »A Spoonful of Sherman, St James Theatre – Review
Enjoy schmaltzy songs, Dick Van Dyke and singing orangutans? Then indulge in a trip down memory lane and worship at the shrine of Sherman.
Read More »A Question of Consent, The Rag Factory – Review
This is a very personal story and there is more work to be done before it communicates meaningfully with an audience.
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