Reviews
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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
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Review: Impulse, The Cockpit
A highly topical debate about brain injuries and medical ethics is cleverly presented but more attention needs to go into the small details to allow it to grow.
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Review: Moving on – A New Musical, EdFringe
This ghostly musical treat offers 105 minutes of musical fun and an endearing beyond the grave storyline.
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Review: Macbeth, The Musical, Edfringe
Scotland’s murderous king like you’ve never seen him before in this musical re-telling of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.
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Review: Bloody Bloody Kansas, Hen & Chickens Theatre
A great retelling of a fascinating and deadly true story, but it could be so much more.