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Birthday, Royal Court
Joe PenhallDirected by Roger Michell★★★ Pros: Trustworthy actors perform a compact piece with big laughs at the expense of gender…
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Timon of Athens, National Theatre
William ShakespeareDirected by Nicholas Hytner★★★★ Pros: Simon Russell-Beale’s superb performance in a superbly adapted play. Cons: Hardly any, slightly dragged…
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Off West End
As You Like It, St Paul’s Church
A great piece of work from Iris Theatre Company - pick your day carefully and it's well worth the money.
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Spring Awakening, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre
Frank Wedekind, translated by F.J. ZieglerDirected by John Fricker★★★★ Pros: A well-designed and well-performed production of a show with a…
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Yes, Prime Minister, Trafalgar Studios
everything theatre originally reviewed this production at the Trafalgar Studios. It is currently on a national tour until June 2013: http://www.yesprimeminister.co.uk/tour-dates/Antony…
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Propeller: The Winter’s Tale, Hampstead Theatre
William ShakespeareDirected by Edward Hall★★★★ Pros: Energetic production, executed with surgical precision by a talented all-male cast. Cons: The plot…
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Why is John Lennon wearing a Skirt?, Tristan Bates Theatre
Claire DowieDirected by Lauren Bracewell★★★★ Pros: A brilliant script and a superb performance from Joanna Griffin. Cons: Not necessarily ground-breaking,…
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Posh, Duke of York’s Theatre
Laura WadeDirected by Lyndsey Turner★★★ Pros: Funny, angry and well performed. Audience unlikely to be populated by Tories… Cons: Don’t…
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The Coming Storm, Battersea Arts Centre
Conceived and devised by Forced EntertainmentDirected by Tim Etchells★★★ Pros: A good concept and a magnificent venue. Cons: The execution…
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Henry V, Shakespeare’s Globe
William ShakespeareDirected by Dominic Dromgoole★★★★ Pros: Moving central performance heading a great cast in a well-paced and effective production. Cons:…
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