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An ambitious play about the 1980s gay club scene underscored by a thrilling dance beat.

Skilfully evokes the plight of homosexual men in 1900s America.

Ambitiously directed musical about young love, secrets and lies.

Funny and intense, but uneven in tone.

Edmondson’s performance is worth seeing, even if the narrative lacks drama.

Misconceived musical version of Edgar Allan Poe’s gothic masterpiece.

Pros: Has a strong social message Cons: Not particularly theatrical I had already visited the main stage of Camden People’s Theatre to watch another show on the evening when I saw Land of the Three Towers, but hadn’t seen (or even been aware of) the downstairs space. While the former is in serious need of a paint job – it’s so scuffed and scratched it barely qualifies as a “black box” – I found the latter decked out in colourful bunting and ...

Faultless performances in a masterful production of two Berkoff relationship plays.

Pros: Some very funny performances Cons: Occasional lulls in energy After Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw (the erstwhile George is discouraged these days) is one of the most frequently produced playwrights in the theatrical canon, and Arms and the Man is a fine example of why his appeal is so enduring. The combination of high intelligence, wit and social awareness can be intoxicating for an audience, and the boldness of his characters is endlessly attractive to actors. In the right hands, Shaw’s ...

Confident production of an emotional, historical drama