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It may say Trump and America on the label, but this superbly written play could as easily be examining the world being created by Brexit, and for that reason, it is well worth the time of anyone who cares about what is happening all around us.

Sedos somehow manage to pull off the impossible in making this play as unique and unmissable as the original National Theatre production.

Pros: The second show, Guy, is enough to make the whole evening worthwhile Cons: With such contrast between the two shows, a question mark has to be put over the decision to schedule these on the same evening The Bunker’s remit is new contemporary theatre, and with its short Breaking Out Season it is certainly meeting that. Six shows rotating over a month is a great introduction to these emerging theatre groups.  Two shows each night, with the chance to ...

Amateur in name only, this musical can’t fail to delight an audience seeking a night out without having to venture into central London.

Pros: As a piece of theatre, this will entertain many. Cons: As a piece about anxiety, it seems at times almost to send up the subject matter. Cards on the table: I suffer from anxiety. It controls my whole life in ways most people will never realise, and what people see as unsociable is in fact me avoiding anything that could heighten my anxiety. Even reviewing can trigger it. I might seem confident and relaxed, but what people don’t see ...

What looked a good concept on paper never really comes to life, the story lost in its efforts to be a musical.

The After School Club showcase serious potential that should be nurtured and encouraged in this funny and big hearted play about love.

A great concept that never quite takes shape, but instead left this audience member cold.

An enjoyable piece of theatre that is well worthwhile, unless you really want your theatre to come with a heavier dollop of social commentary.

An interesting play about free speech that starts and ends well, but needs to narrow its focus.