Reviews
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Little England, Museum of Comedy – Review
Pros: A funny and entertaining show with good performances from all concerned. Cons: The points being made were accentuated unnecessarily. The Museum of Comedy is an interesting place full of old posters, props, books and photographs. It is worth getting…
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The Pit and the Pendulum, Omnibus Theatre – Review
Pros: The original twist of a Poe horror classic. Cons: Too much focus on how the play is delivered (headphones, projections) and less on the content of the play itself, which feels overloaded. There are many things in common between…
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Drowned or Saved?, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
Pros: The poignant portrayal of Primo Levi is brought to life by an excellent cast. Cons: Condensed into just over one hour, the events described might feel fragmentary. Primo Levi’s contributions play a pivotal role in our understanding of the…
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Omish, Courtyard Theatre – Review
Admirable effort from a cast determined to get their name out there.
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To Be Me, Laban Theatre – Review
Two works engaged with the personal yet universal issues of gender and identity, with strong sound design and excellent performances.
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vessel, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Pros: Let’s talk about an intriguing piece of abstract art Cons: Let’s talk about intense inscrutability Let’s talk about conceptual theatre. This is not a play in any conventional sense, jettisoning character and plot in favour of something almost entirely…
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Haunting Julia, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch – Review
Absence of atmosphere and a weak ensemble result in a production that fails to conjure any spirit.
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Bury the Dead, Finborough Theatre – Review
Pros: Irvin Shaw’s 1936 expressionist play about the futility of war is brilliantly brought to life by director Rafaella Marcus. Cons: This excellent staging does its best with a slightly uneven work, though the last third feels very much of…
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Still No Idea – Royal Court Theatre, Jerwood Theatre Upstairs – Review
A hilarious take on human foibles and the stories we tell ourselves about the world, Still No Idea will jolt you out of complacency just when you are crying with laughter.
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Mirabel, Ovalhouse – Review
Pros: Mirabel is a highly original and emotionally affecting tale of loss and learning. Cons: The abstract narrative can be challenging and sometimes hard to follow. The end of the world has rarely been a cheerful affair. In films, television,…