Reviews
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LOVE, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch – Review
Pros: A gripping story, outstanding performances by an impressive cast, and a burning social issue that should be a priority in every politician’s agenda. Cons: none A woman dressed in a thawb (Mimi Malaz Bashir) puts the kettle on in a…
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Billy Bishop Goes to War, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Pros: An engrossing war story brilliantly told by a two man cast. Cons: A disappointingly camp cabaret section at the start of Act II looks out of place and disturbs the story’s tone. There are subtle reminders that November has…
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ear for eye, Royal Court Theatre – Review
Pros: Excellent performances from all concerned. Cons: The fragmented style of the dialogue. Ominous music pervades the auditorium as you enter, and the stage is filled by an opaque screen which resembles a giant TV. Shadowy figures walk up to the…
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Fans, Canada Water Theatre – Review
Pros: Theatre and live music gig for the price of one! Cons: The show is on tour with only short stops, so you’ll have to be quick off the mark to see it! Nina Berry’s show Fans is described as a…
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Honour, Park Theatre – Review
Pros: Outstanding performances bring passion to an effervescent script. Cons: Written 15 years ago, some of the sexual mores can seem outdated. An older man leaves his wife for a younger woman. It’s a story we’ve seen dozens of times…
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The Memoir Club, Bloomsbury Hotel – Review
The Bloomsbury Group was known for its wit and sparkle, both of which are sadly missing here.
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Shrödinger’s Dog, White Bear Theatre – Review
Pros: This is a full-throttle production by a contemporary theatre company oozing with confidence. Cons: The action is distractingly far-fetched, to the point of total implausibility, while the characters are never developed much beyond surface-level. It’s also about 45 minutes…
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Pickle Jar, Soho Theatre Upstairs – Review
An enjoyable show that tries to address serious topics in the #MeToo era, but it's hard to judge how well that message is received.
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Buddha Babies, Soho Theatre – Review
Evenings with the Crick Crack Club begin with a call and response: the word ‘CRICK’ prompts the audience to inform their storyteller that they are open to listening, and therefore you are required to reply emphatically ‘CRACK’. Thus begins a slightly…
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Medusa, Sadlers Wells – Review
Pros: The thought that went into the movement, the production, set, music, costume. Brilliantly executed, bringing serious topics to the forefront to force us as a society to address them. Cons: Although the movement was amazing to watch, at points…