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Off West End

Ah, the Off West End. For those not familiar with the term, this is where the real magic of the London theatre scene happens. Great shows are born here, in pubs, in 50-seat theatres, in tunnels. Recommended for the adventurous – we can’t get enough of it, and you’ll save a quid or two as well!

Correspondence, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review

Pros: A well-constructed play with fantastically delivered performances and an interesting narrative Cons: Suspension of disbelief is required to accept the events of the story and a lot of unanswered questions remain at the end. As I entered Islington’s Old Red Lion Theatre, I was apprehensive as to how, in just over an hour, a play could effectively consider two such expansive topics such as psychosis and political conflict. It soon became clear that I needn’t have worried. Correspondence follows ...

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Tomorrow, Arts Theatre – Review

Pros: A highly original concept, explored through brilliant writing and exceptional performances. Cons: Some moments are slightly out of line with the overriding tone. Some noise filters through from downstairs, but this is in keeping with the setting, so does not detract from the piece. Whistlestop Theatre is offering an intimate and immersive experience above the Arts Theatre. Audiences are welcomed into host Clive’s flat as he and his guests prepare for the first ‘perfect day’ of the rumoured utopia, ...

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Win tickets to Beacons at Park Theatre

This is your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Beacons at the Park Theatre. To enter simply retweet the tweet below AND reply by 5pm on 13.3.16, telling us: Ice cream or ice lolly? #COMPETITION: Win tickets to #Beacons at Park Theatre. Retweet by 5pm on 13.3.16 AND tell us: Ice cream or ice lolly?#NewWriting #Theatre — Everything Theatre (@EveryTheatre) March 7, 2016 Good luck!   Attic Theatre Company presents Beacons ​by Tabitha Mortiboy Park Theatre, 22 March ...

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Pedro and the Captain, The Vaults – Review

Pros: This is a hard-hitting thought-provoking piece, with splashes of dark humour. Cons: This is not for the faint-hearted. Blackboard Theatre’s production of Pedro and the Captain starts in the queue before anyone even enters the theatre space; I was approached by a lady (Laura Obiols), who told me that her husband Pedro had been taken away by armed men in the night and that no-one had heard from him since. Knowing that Pedro’s wife was watching too, even after ...

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