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A pantomime that will appeal to everyone, even those who are not convinced by the genre.

A worthwhile show in aid of a worthwhile cause. You have a nice evening, Save the Children gets money — everybody wins.

The best night out at the theatre you will have all year!

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Funny and intense, but uneven in tone.

Pros: Some graceful physical theatre in a vivacious 30’s venue. Cons: A confusing mix of themes and impersonal performances across the board. Some 13 years after the EMD Granada cinema closed to the public it has finally reopened, giving the people of Walthamstow and afar a lively 1930’s inspired hangout. It is now the home of Mirth, Marvel and Maud offering an eclectic assortment of music, food and theatre. What could be any better? Being a lover of all things ...

Actor Sean Michael Verey discusses his acclaimed performance in Philip Ridley's Tonight with Donny Stixx at The Bunker.

Bold and intelligent, this play is an experience unlike any other though a few aspects and ideas fall flat.

Pros: A powerful, charged work featuring a strong central character Cons: The second performer appears awkward, never having seen the script before; neither actor produces emotional engagement A man and a woman stand in front of microphones on a largely bare stage, their actions filmed from two angles and projected onto a screen behind them. She’s confident and authoritative, as well she might be, for she both devised and wrote this play. He’s nervous, unsure of himself; he’s never seen ...

Pros: An enjoyable, fun show.  Excellent cast and venue. Cons: Will not work if you are not familiar with the original Fairy Tales. The problem with seeing a family show on press night is that the ratio of adults to children can be a bit skewed. Happily, there were a couple of fairly large school groups attending on the night to balance out the adults and provide a noisy air of excitement. The production is perfect for this venue, but ...