A haunting, expressive performance, but it probably appeals mostly to specialist audiences.
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Apartment 40C, St James Studio – Review
An engaging new kid on the block that has the potential to contend with the heavyweight musicals of the West End.
Read More »These Trees Are Made of Blood, Southwark Playhouse – Review
A powerful study of right-wing politics in South America, told with originality and compassion.
Read More »The Pursuit of Now, Buta Festival of Azerbaijani Arts, Sadler’s Wells Theatre – Review
An entertaining evening but the intended showcase for Azerbaijani art seemed to get lost in a wave of virtuosity.
Read More »Be Bop A Lula, Ambassadors Theatre – Review
A rousing tribute to some of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest icons.
Read More »Hamlet, Cockpit Theatre – Review
A novel setting gives the Bard’s most performed play fresh impetus.
Read More »Dracula, Lion & Unicorn Theatre – Review
A haunting, atmospheric production that keeps the audience on its toes.
Read More »She Loves Me, Landor Theatre – Review
Light, frothy musical entertainment that’s easy on both the eye and ear.
Read More »Happy Ending, Arcola Theatre – Review
A valiant effort, but not quite the riposte to cancer one hoped to see.
Read More »The Jest, The Vaults – Review
Brilliantly conceived and executed, the Jest could just be the next big thing in sketch-based comedy.
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