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Pros: Some thought has obviously gone into the set Cons: Confusing. The bonkers genius of David Lynch is entirely lacking I first experienced Twin Peaks courtesy of a friend’s dvd collection some years ago. Watching David Lynch’s extraordinary TV series, I immediately understood why it’s held in such high regard. Ostensibly an FBI investigation into the gruesome murder of small town teenager Laura Palmer, the show is a masterpiece of ensemble eccentricity in which every character is hiding a secret, and violence ...

An ambitious new take on the gothic masterpiece.

Efficient revival of a lightweight gay love story

A fabulously inventive and insightful journey into gender identity.

Seven short plays effectively chart the course of recent gay history.

An ambitious and far-reaching exploration of family, fertility and international surrogacy.

Plenty of fun for very young theatre-goers.

Delightful musical rom-com with an instantly loveable cast.

Pros: Sophisticated and unusual storytelling Cons: A lack of clear narrative intention 38 performers! That’s how many are credited in the programme for The Treatment. I counted them as I waited for the show to start, wondering would be presented with an all-singing, all-dancing chorus? No. But the imaginative use of this large cast is one thing that makes this otherwise rather indistinct play special. Behind the main action of the play, which is mostly set in an office and a ...

Unexceptional wartime musical with superfluous spooks.