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The show is meant to teach you that language is dead, but Christopher Brett Bailey articulates some very challenging ideas in such an articulate manner that it makes that statement hard to believe.

Pros: Passionate performances and some great physical comedy. Cons: The action was sometimes too chaotic to follow. It’s a rare sight to be met by a marching army on an otherwise ordinary walk down a disused road to the theatre venue. The abandoned quality to the Trinity Buoy Wharf on the East India Docks made me wonder whether there really was an army barracks close by. Yet this unconventional welcome from the Fourth Monkey Ensemble is one among many signs ...

An affectionate, visceral look back at the iconic music of the performers' formative years.

From the wonders of War Horse to a giant, wall-penetrating elephant ghost: the UK's love affair with puppetry is in full swing this summer

Amazingly poignant story, told with style and wit by a skilful exponent of the stand up genre.

Fed up of football? Worried that there's no way to escape seeing Ronaldo's bare chest this summer? Well worry no more!

A valiant effort to tackle a difficult subject of broken trust, injustice, and desperation, but rather than moving the heart it left behind a bitter taste in the mouth.

Innovative and wacky. Most definitely a fun night out.

Not the Almeida at its best. The cast and direction is superb, but the niche concept is simply too confusing.

A delightful evening of informative lectures followed by brilliant comedy. Must see for people who like to laugh.