Reviews
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Summer and Smoke, Almeida Theatre – Review
One of Tennessee Williams' lesser known plays gets a stunning reboot in a production oozing with class.
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Br’er Cotton, Theatre503- Review
An enjoyable piece of theatre that is well worthwhile, unless you really want your theatre to come with a heavier dollop of social commentary.
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The Dog Beneath the Skin, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
This revival of a 1935 play can be better appreciated for its historical value, rather than its appeal to modern tastes.
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Kindertransport, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch – Review
Beautiful and poignant production of a timely play about the heartbreaking experience of those children who came to Britain fleeing Nazi Germany leaving their parents and roots behind.
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The Year of the Rooster Monk, The Vaults – Review
Show with great potential but underdeveloped as it is now.
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Electra, The Bunker – Review
Pros: The pulsating soundtrack, which is performed live on stage by the actors. Cons: This ‘reinvention’ of the classic story is more of a superficial update, and it’s in need of a good edit. For those of you whose classics are…
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Candoco Dance Company Double Bill, Sadler’s Wells – Review
Contemporary dance at its best – exhilarating to watch, entertaining and thought-provoking.
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Glass Roots, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
Interesting questions raised about bullying and racism in this restaurant setting, but the actions were slightly repetitive and nothing is really resolved.
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After The Ball, Upstairs at The Gatehouse – Review
Although Ian Grant aims to create a play around the themes of politics, women and war, the result resembles more a confusing period drama as seen from the eyes of his male protagonist.
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Stuffed, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre – Review
We laughed, we cried, we loved it.