A disappointingly static and lifeless production
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Little Miss Sunshine, Arcola Theatre – Review
It’s tricky to keep preconceptions at bay when you know that the plot and style of a film has been a winning combination. The 2006 film that is the basis of Little Miss Sunshine, which starred Abigail Breslin as the determined young pageant contestant, Olive, was adorned with awards. The epic plight of the Hoover family on their 500-mile journey to get Olive to her pageant in time shaped its legacy: an audacious comedy that portrayed a joyful, and moving, ...
Read More »Richard III, Arcola Theatre – Review
A vibrant depiction of one of England's most cruel sovereigns, which has a strong resonance in contemporary politics but doesn't make the most of it.
Read More »Clarion, Arcola Theatre – Review
A thought-provoking satire from debut playwright Mark Jagasia with a sharp script and a brilliant cast that delivers without a hitch.
Read More »Shrapnel: 34 Fragments of a Massacre, Arcola Theatre – Review
A strong, provocative play which challenges your understanding and perception of war.
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