Reviews
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Picasso, The Playground Theatre – Review
Pablo Picasso's reputation as a womaniser is under scrutiny in The Playground Theatre's inaugural production, but the beauty of the venue overshadows the quality of the play.
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All In, New Diorama Theatre – Review
Atresbandes seduce the audience with a heady world of contemporary images which are sometimes confusing but always watchable, and carry a compelling message.
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Mother Courage and Her Children, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Josie Lawrence leads the cast in a production that confronts us with the reality of war while keeping us entertained.
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The Red Lion, Trafalgar Studios – Review
The relationship between three sad, slightly shady characters, their interactions with each other and with the soccer club they are all passionate about in their own way. A very funny insight into locker room shenanigans in the lower leagues.
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Mad on Her, Above the Arts Theatre – Review
A poorly constructed show that fails to capitalise on the breadth of 1980s pop music hangs the cast out to dry with ineffective sound equipment.
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The Mysterious Gentleman, Courtyard Theatre – Review
Illusion and drama intertwine in the life story of JN Maskelyne, father of modern magic in the Victorian era.
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Ugly Chief, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Pros: You’ll laugh so hard your sides will hurt. Cons: Your sides will hurt. Victoria Melody has trained as a police officer, a championship dog handler and a pigeon racer (who knew that was a thing?) for her performances. Her…
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The Trap, Omnibus Theatre – Review
A light-hearted and exhilarating comedy about the current financial struggles and the money lending business loop.
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Fog Everywhere, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
An environmental sketch show with really likeable presenters.
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Father of Lies, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
The telling of a chilling murder case through story-telling and story-showing makes for an hour of questioning what is truth, and what might be beyond our imagination