Reviews
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White Pearl, Rich Mix – Review
Fearlessly confronting issues of racial and national identity, xenophobia and political correctness, White Pearl is both timely and watchable. Some characters’ habits and actions do irritate, but overlook them to enjoy this thought-provoking play.
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The Vanek Trilogy, Secret Location – Review
An intimate immersive theatre experience that packs an unexpected punch.
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Privates on Parade, Union Theatre – Review
A fabulous and flamboyant farce overflowing with feel good factor.
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The House of Bernarda Alba, Cervantes Theatre – Review
A right hook of a play held up on the shoulders of a clutch of powerful performers who give their all.
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Sex Worker’s Opera, Ovalhouse – Review
Actual sex workers hit the stage with a performance that is hard to forget.
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Macbeth, Courtyard Theatre – Review
A wonderful, thoughtful production of a timeless play, beautifully performed by an all-female cast.
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Inside Pussy Riot, Saatchi Gallery – Review
Experience two years of Russian injustice and imprisonment in just 60 minutes.
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The Butch Monologues, Soho Theatre – Review
Pros: As blunt as it can possibly get. Cons: The delivery was affected by some of the readers being more nervous than others. Do you remember that time you had a double take to establish whether someone was a man…
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Bad Roads, Royal Court Theatre – Review
There are no holds barred in this clever and uncompromising portrayal of the brutality of war.
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Hommo, The Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
A play that feels lost in translation. The writer clearly has a lot to express, but the text needs more workshopping to communicate its motive to an audience. Hommo feels a bit insular and needs to be made a lot…