Reviews
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The Cane, Royal Court Theatre – Review
Brilliant. A thoughtful exploration of the political structure that forms our society, supported by extraordinary acting, direction, and a disturbingly animated set.
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Orpheus, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Pros: Beautifully staged and performed with incredible joy and skill. Cons: Fans of Django Reinhardt may find his personal story underexplored. Musical theatre can be a time machine. With the help of skillful performers, detailed design, and an inspiring setting, songs and…
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Hole, Royal Court Theatre – Review
Pros: The devil is in the detail: a compassionately crafted show. Cons: Issues with the flow of each segment of the show in to the next. A piece of staging advice on the inside of the playtext of Hole reads…
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Guys and Dolls, The Mill at Sonning – Review
A fun show with very high production values, although its datedness does risk it becoming a bit of a museum piece.
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A Christmas Story – The Musical, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
Pros: A talented cast Cons: A poor, almost non-existent storyline When it opened on Broadway in 2012, this musical was nominated for Tony awards for Best Musical and Best Original Score. The songs are pleasant enough, if a bit ‘same-y’. There…
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Burke and Hare, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Pros: A wonderfully talented cast happily connecting with the audience. Cons: Multiple characters and minimal costume changes occasionally makes the action difficult to follow. The story of Burke and Hare has been regularly plundered for TV dramas, documentaries and two…
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Never Swim Alone, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Pros: The fresh take on the pressures entailed by an alpha male role. Cons: The narrative structure feels fragmentary. Bill (Azan Ahmed) and Frank (Jack Dillon) have been friends since childhood and know each other’s secrets and history. They both look…
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Little Women, The Space – Review
Pros: A vivid and joyful updating of a well-loved family classic. Cons: About and hour too long and could feel more contemporary. Little Women at The Space in the Isle of Dogs joins the ranks of the many contemporary versions of classic…
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The Crumple Zone, King’s Head Theatre – Review
You don’t have to be gay to be moved by this abiding tale of love and passion.
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#Hypocrisy, Theatre503 – Review
Pros: Full of honesty, humour and a word perfect performance, the sound and strength of Imogen Stirling’s words create a landscape that restores the faith in middle class privilege. Cons: Spoken word performance is not for everyone. Spoken word performance…