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The Tragedy of King Edward II, St Bartholomew the Great – Review
A sometimes surprising but solid production with a lot of strong performances.
Read More »The Picture of Dorian Gray, White Bear Theatre – Review
A show of uneven quality that doesn’t do justice to its great source text.
Read More »I think you should be listened to, but……
Eva de Valk considers how theatre discusses extremist views.
Read More »Once Upon a Midnight Dreary, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
Two very different pieces with very different moods, but one compelling show.
Read More »King Lear – The Rose Playhouse, Review
It’s the right play, with the right cast, in the right venue. A great addition to the performance history of King Lear.
Read More »In the know?
Eva de Valk asks whether too much knowledge can be a dangerous thing on a trip to the theatre.
Read More »The Dead Shepherd, White Bear Theatre – Review
A gripping play that expertly blends fact and fiction.
Read More »The Vagina Monologues, Tea House Theatre – Review
Funny, poignant, sometimes uncomfortable, relatable and relevant. If you have a vagina or know someone who has one, this show is for you.
Read More »Romeo and Rosaline, Bread and Roses Theatre – Review
A great central concept, but as a whole this play, despite excellent acting, doesn’t get off the ground.
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