Reviews
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Boys Club, Jacksons Lane – Review
Joe and Jules are forced to dress as men in order to get work on the stage, only for their plan to slowly unravel before the eyes of their audiences.
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Yank! A World War II Love Story, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
An excellent plot nearly gets buried under a bland song book, but powerful storytelling wins in the end.
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Escape 2 , Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
Pros: Preternaturally strong aerialists are a joy to watch. Cons: Amateur production values and a lack of clear concept. I was curious and excited about this little venue – sometimes the most unassuming places are the best finds. When I…
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He Shoots! He Scores!, Above The Stag – Review
A boisterous musical with balls and a lot of heart!
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Extravaganza Macabre, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
The thinking person’s summer panto.
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Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
A funny and somewhat educational course in British culture during WW2, featuring a fair bit of audience participation along the way.
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Dead Souls, Theatre N16 – Review
A very intelligent and funny piece of theatre – and a tremendous first offering from Monkhead Theatre.
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Not John, John Gielgud Theatre (RADA Festival) – Review
A thought-provoking, funny and sympathetic one-man show about how employment – or lack of it – can sometimes be linked to identity and how one man tries to cope with it.
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Takeover, The Bunker – Review
A simple premise, almost flawlessly executed by a talented, young troupe. The writing makes for a provoking social commentary and the raw delivery gives it a refreshing edge.
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King Kong, The Vaults – Review
Pros: Light hearted King Kong romp which should keep older children amused for an hour and a half. A couple of ‘for the parents’ moments. Cons: Old jokes delivered in a shouty style which started to be annoying towards the end. On…