Reviews
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Review: Ghost From A Perfect Place, Drayton Arms Theatre
An engaging drama about contrasting criminal elements, which balances the dark tone and dialogue with moments of light comedy.
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Review: Woof, The Hen and Chickens Theatre
Philippine Fauchier-Magnan’s Woof has thematic potential, but it's currently barking up the wrong tree.
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Review: Relative Sonics, Etcetera Theatre
A thought-provoking exploration of media that traverses from 1877 to 2020, this play compares those who aspire to greatness and those who are barely footnotes in history.
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Review: Hot Mess, The Lion & Unicorn Theatre
A fusion of high fashion, absurd comedy and IBS struggles, Hot Mess is unpredictable, disgustingly glamorous and hilariously off the wall.
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Review: None of Them Will Get Out Alive, Hen & Chickens Theatre
A murder mystery featuring betrayal, backstabbing and deceit, with a hint of humour.
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Review: Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits, Apollo Theatre
Exactly what it says on the tin: family theatre that hurtles through UK history in 70 minutes, packed with poo jokes to keep everyone entertained.
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Review: Data and Doctor Doom, Hen & Chickens Theatre
Part academic presentation, part stand-up show with comedy songs, Data and Doctor Doom uses statistical analysis to explore appearances of the Marvel character.
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Review: An Evening With Charles Quaterman For One Hour, The Bill Murray
The latest comedy character from Alexis Dubus, the performer behind Marcel LuCont, Quaterman isn't quite the finished product but there's already a lot to admire.
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Review: And They Played Shang A Lang, Edfringe
After its previous 12 years’ success at the Fringe, this jukebox musical play returns as we follow Jim through his school days growing up in 70’s Edinburgh.
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Review: Echoes of Empires, The Courtyard Theatre
Asking some interesting questions on the impact of British colonialism, this play shows the beginnings of promise