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No need for explanations here, but if you need a laugh then this is the category for you! You’ll find reviews of all the shows that have had us rolling in the aisles on this page.

Win tickets to see How The Other Half Loves at Duke of York’s Theatre

This is your chance to win a pair of tickets to see How The Other Half Loves, at the Duke of York’s Theatre. To enter simply retweet one of our How The Other Half Loves competition tweets before 5pm on 24th July 2016 AND tell us who’s your nightmare dinner party guest.   How The Other Half Loves Duke of York’s Theatre Following huge public and critical acclaim since it opened in March, Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious tale of matrimonial mishaps, How The ...

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The Sisterhood, Leicester Square Theatre – Review

Pros: Compelling performances, excellent comedic timing, and a clever use of modern language Cons: Not the best space for this piece with some poor directing and staging choices I knew a bit about Molière before attending Leicester Square Theatre on Saturday evening, thanks to my studies of the French Neoclassical era of theatre history, but had yet see one of his works performed. After seeing Ranjit Bolt’s adapted The Sisterhood, I know that I will be back for more humorous ...

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), The Bread and Roses Theatre – Review

Pros: Builds a fantastic relationship between audience and performers. Fast paced, energetic and hilariously clever. Cons: Perhaps not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 and be warned, there is audience participation! Of the many performances mounted this year to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, I was lucky enough to experience Burn Bright Theatre’s production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. This outstanding and utterly hilarious performance is a wonderful tribute to Shakespeare’s timeless tales. Combining rehearsed and unrehearsed ...

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