Reviews
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Review: War Horse, New Wimbledon Theatre
A gasp-inducing, gut-wrenching show that puts humanity into the horrors of war: we could all learn a lesson or two from Joey and Albert.
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Review: I Want You, Camden People’s Theatre
Six people discuss the ethics of conscription across three different world wars, in a show that grapples with the complex philosophical debates around military conflicts.
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Review: Static Lives, Etcetera Theatre
This complex exploration of humanity and compassion in today’s technological age brutally confronts the impact of being barraged by images and stories 24/7.
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Review: One More Star in the Sky, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
When a daughter is given the chance to meet her mum when she was young and happy, it should open up a world of possibilities for a fascinating tale, but instead, we’re left with more filler than story.
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Review: Brief Play About Rage, The Cockpit
There’s research on how swearing is beneficial, the release of anger through a few choice words gets the anger and pain out, why else would we swear when we stub a toe? Nell (Clare Stenning) seems to be taking that…
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Review: Metamorphoses, Camden People’s Theatre
This hilarious and modern take on the poem by Ovid updates Greek and Roman myths to be funny, accessible and at times deeply moving.
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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 TheatreÂ
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.