Darren Luke Mawdsley

Theatre addict since the age of nine, Darren is now 43 and Head of Drama at a school in East London; he reviews as often as he can. A proud northerner and an honorary East Londoner, Darren has a particular interest in Queer Theatre.

Reviews

Darren Luke Mawdsley5 August 2021
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Review: All That, King’s Head Theatre

90 minutes of humour and high drama
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Reviews

Darren Luke Mawdsley26 June 2021
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Review: Staircase, Southwark Playhouse

perfect for Pride month
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Drama

Darren Luke Mawdsley21 February 2019
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All in a Row, Southwark Playhouse – Review

With a small cast, the action takes place in the modest kitchen-living room of dysfunctional husband and wife Tam (Charlie…
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Off West End

Darren Luke Mawdsley15 October 2018
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Declaration, Stratford Circus Arts Centre – Review

Declaration provides an entertaining and educational insight into life with ADHD. Well worth watching if you want to gain a…
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Comedy

Darren Luke Mawdsley9 April 2018
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Lovebites, White Bear Theatre – Review

More musical revue than musical, this show offers an evening of light entertainment in its exploration of the universal theme…
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Drama

Darren Luke Mawdsley8 October 2017
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A Day by the Sea, Southwark Playhouse – Review

Another London revival of work that might once have been thought a masterpiece, but now may fail to engage a…
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Musicals

Darren Luke Mawdsley18 August 2017
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13 The Musical, Ambassadors Theatre – Review

A script that doesn’t take itself too seriously, catchy musical numbers and a formidable young cast all make for an…
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Drama

Darren Luke Mawdsley29 July 2017
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Just to Get Married, Finborough Theatre – Review

An affordable and pleasant evening at the theatre for fans of costume drama.
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Off West End

Darren Luke Mawdsley29 April 2017
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The Flight of Babuscha Baboon – Review

Pros: A magical experience that will leave you in awe of the skill and mastery that goes into creating marionette theatre.…
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Comedy

Darren Luke Mawdsley13 March 2017
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Southern Baptist Sissies, Above the Stag – Review

A theatre with a charming sense of community; a sense that everybody is made to feel welcome here. This is…
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