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The Hospital at the Time of the Revolution, Finborough Theatre
Caryl ChurchillDirected by Jim Russell★★★★ Pros: Very clever writing which manages to narrate bad actions by characters yet also depicts…
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Molly Sweeney, The Print Room
Brian Friel Directed by Abigail Graham ★★★★★ Pros: An excellent venue, compelling script and note-perfect performances. Cons: Nothing worth mentioning.…
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Musicals
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Gibraltar, Arcola Theatre
Alastair Brett and Sian Evans Directed by James Robert Carson ★★★ Pros: A brave and ambitious attempt at tackling a…
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The Early Bird, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
Leo Butler Directed by Zoe Thomas-Webb ★★ Pros: Strong, intense performances from a small cast; a minimal but thoughtful set…
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Peanuts, The Last Refuge
Ashleigh Packham Directed by Adam Reeves ★★★ Pros: A very enjoyable journey following a delightfully quirky character. Cons: The scatty…
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The Low Road, Royal Court
Bruce Norris Directed by Dominic Cooke★★★★ Pros: This is an extremely well-written piece, commenting on current economic issues using an historical…
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I Didn’t Always Live Here, Finborough Theatre
Stewart Conn Directed by Lisa Blair ★★★★ Pros: A poetic script, inspired casting and high production values make this show…
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Sing Something Simple, The Cockpit
Written and directed by Vanessa Brooks ★★★★ Pros: Beautifully written and very well performed with a great design and excellent…
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No Man’s Land, Blue Elephant Theatre
Presented by Glass-eye Theatre ★★★ Pros: A wonderful story line full of humanity and imagination. Cons: Alexandra Krassa’s depiction of…
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