Brian Penn
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The Winter’s Tale, Bridewell Theatre – Review
Pros: A pleasant, well-appointed venue and the opportunity to see an infrequently performed Shakespeare play. Cons: The scenic backdrop relied…
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Sex With Robots and Other Devices, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A daring, innovative new play offering a frightening glimpse into the potential of robots.
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Fox Hunting, The Courtyard Theatre – Review
A disturbing, though thoroughly absorbing study of gang culture and knife crime in London.
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Gaps, Katzpace – Review
An overused storyline of thirtysomething Londoners linked by a dating app doesn't go anywhere meaningful.
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Victim, King’s Head Theatre – Review
An intriguing companion piece to an earlier play makes its point with clarity, providing a sobering conclusion to the most…
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Plastic, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
This magnificent piece of storytelling comes to life in the hands of a brilliant cast, and the coming of age…
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Then Again, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Whilst not exactly breaking new ground, a natural energy carried the play through any rough patches.
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Summer and Smoke, Almeida Theatre – Review
One of Tennessee Williams' lesser known plays gets a stunning reboot in a production oozing with class.
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Hilda and Virginia, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Both plays are sharply observed and well written but thank god for St. Hilda who lightened an otherwise sombre mood.
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Find Your Way Home, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Although brilliantly scripted, the harshly drawn characters border on caricature and the play as a whole has 1970s written all…
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