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Feature: Lunchtime theatre: Why was it integral to the development of fringe?
Sara West takes us on a whirlwind tour of lunchtime theatre and its origins
Read More »Review: Jules and Jim, Jermyn Street Theatre
An unfulfilling adaptation of the classic French novel.
Read More »Review: Who Are You?, Online
An intriguing exploration of the climate crisis
Read More »Jefferson’s Garden to premier in Watford – Sponsored
The first rehearsal images were released this week for Jefferson’s Garden, a brand new play from the internationally acclaimed playwright and author of the award-winning Our Country’s Good, Timberlake Wertenbaker.
Read More »Our Ajax, Southwark Playhouse – Review
SophoclesAdapted by Timberlake WertenbacherDirected by David Mercatali★★★ Pros: Thought provoking and deeply meaningful script, raising questions of life and death whilst making a mockery of modern warfare. Star-filled cast makes it feel less Fringe and more West End. Cons: The dialogues don’t quite manage to glue together and some characters seem to appear just out of the blue. A handful of funny anachronisms. Our Verdict: A blood-soaked adaptation of a Greek classic with a stellar cast. Despite some plot gaps, ...
Read More »Our Country’s Good, Watford Palace Theatre
everything theatre originally reviewed this production at the Watford Palace Theatre. It will return to London from 30th January – 9th March 2013 at the St James Theatre: http://www.stjamestheatre.co.uk/events/our-countrys-good/Timberlake WertenbakerDirected by Max Stafford-Clark★★★★ Pros: Great ensemble production with a fabulous cast, and a message that remains incredibly important. Cons: Parts of the script remain tricky in places. Our Verdict: A very good production with an excellent cast that will make you feel good about the very fact you’re in a ...
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