Reviews
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No Show, Soho Theatre – Review
The sweat, the blood and the tears behind the tumbles. A must see for any fan of circus arts.
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Taro, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Pros: Smart, well-written, and extremely well-acted. Cons: Elements around life and afterlife aren’t always clear, and some familiarity with the story is helpful. This is an energetic and enjoyable production which looks at the true life story of Gerda Taro,…
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VIOLET, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
Pros: Excellent musicianship and a good range of song styles Cons: Lack of memorable tunes and a confusing storyline Calling all producers! Please stop pasting microphones to your singers’ foreheads! If you can’t hide them under their hair (although, why?)…
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Blue Departed, The Vaults – Review
Pros: Excellent performances by the three cast members. Cons: The ending is a bit of a damp squib. So the Vault Festival is in full swing beneath Waterloo station. With its interesting spaces and buzzing atmosphere it is well worth…
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Notre Dame de Paris, London Coliseum – Review
Pros: Nicely menacing Gothic atmosphere. Cons: Shallow characterisation and a complete lack of variation in tone A word of warning to anyone planning a visit to Notre Dame de Paris at London Coliseum. Brace yourself. Brace for histrionics. The breast-beating…
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Anomaly, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Interesting and compelling debut by Warden which imagines the effects of a Harvey Weinstein type on the women closest to him - his daughters and wife
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Bricks of The Wall, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Pros: Has little to commend it, aside from a cast who are clearly enjoying the material. Cons: Suffers from an overdone plot, clunky dialogue, poor characterization and, most regrettably, nothing to say. Brexit was, for better or worse, a defining moment…
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Gentleman Jack, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Pros: Tremendous acting, wonderful writing, and a fantastic look into the past of an incredible woman. Cons: There are some slight questions around the character development. If you ever needed a reason to venture into South East London, Gentleman Jack…
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Totem, Royal Albert Hall – Review
Pros: The set. The sound design. The projection. The lighting. Cons: Far too many people in the audience filming the show on their phones. A silvery particle spins and tumbles from above, setting in train an evolutionary journey from primordial…
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Outlying Islands, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A powerful drama brought to life by an outstanding cast.