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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.

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 ...