A fun little play that makes the great man mortal, but unlike the philosopher himself, has very little to say.
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The Blinding Light, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Jermyn Street Theatre’s specially commissioned new play is a fiery concoction of mental distress, marital problems and volatile chemistry that, whilst set in 1896, translates well to a modern audience. A real gem of a show.
Read More »Interview: Playwright Howard Brenton on ‘Magnificence’
Acclaimed playwright Howard Brenton talks with us about his 1973 play Magnificence as it returns to the London stage for the first time in over 40 years.
Read More »#aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei, Hampstead Theatre
Howard Brenton, based on Barnaby Martin’s book Hanging Man Directed by James MacDonald ★★★★ Pros: An intelligent script which portrays the life of an important figure both realistically and with great humour. Benedict Wong breathes life into the central role. Cons: A slow start makes it difficult to fully engage in the first half. Our Verdict: This show isn’t ground-breaking, but it explores important issues with terrific insight while incorporating nice performances and a surprising number of laugh-out-loud moments. Courtesy ...
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