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Italian Theatre Festival, Print Room at The Coronet – Review
Pros: A rare opportunity to see some of Italy’s most iconic theatre works. Cons: The language barrier is only partially compensated by the presence of subtitles. Promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute and curated by Monica Capuani, the first edition of the Italian Theatre Festival was hosted at The Coronet, a long-standing arts institution in the heart of Notting Hill. Spread over two days, the event included four plays by some of Italy’s most renowned theatre-makers, as well as a ...
Read More »A Woman Alone, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Misses the mark on Fo’s biting, dark comedy.
Read More »Trumpets and Raspberries, Chickenshed – Review
A wonderful, comedic performance that soars in many ways, with faultless performances from the lead characters.
Read More »Can’t Pay? Won’t Pay!, Chickenshed Theatre
Dario FoTranslated by Lino Pertile, adapted by Bill Colvill and Robert WalkerDirected by Jelena Budimir★★★★ Pros: A fun play from a Nobel prize winning playwright. Great comedy with impressive rough-and-tumble slapstick. Cons: The venue is at the top end of the Piccadilly Line (possibly the slowest line of them all) so give yourself plenty of time to get there, and then some! Our Verdict: A night of hilarity from a tremendous, forward-thinking company who are on the up. Courtesy of ...
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