Reviews
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Identity Crisis, Ovalhouse – Review
A one-woman vanity project that suffers from its own identity crisis.
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No Place for a Woman, Theatre 503 – Review
Moving in every sense of the word, No Place for a Woman captures two women's survival instincts in and around a concentration camp. Though parts of the plot feel patchy, it's an absorbing watch.
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The Magic Flute, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Pros: Hilarious performances, beautiful singing and outstanding design. Cons: Without an orchestra some of Mozart’s magic is lost. Walking through a charming pub straight into a small pocket of the South American jungle isn’t how most would expect to start a night…
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Metamorphosis, The Vaults – Review
A brilliantly bizarre performance!
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Home, Ovalhouse – Review
Fresh and thoughtful multi-sensory production, designed for those with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their carers, that is just as magical as theatre should always be.
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The Pulverised, Arcola Theatre – Review
The toxic side effects of globalisation through the eyes of four employees of a multinational company.
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Voices from Chernobyl, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
An incredibly important story that deserves commending for being shared. Thought-provoking and heartfelt throughout.
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Brimstone and Treacle, Hope Theatre – Review
Although provocative and daring in the 1970s, Dennis Potter’s work hasn’t worn particularly well over the years, but the cast save an otherwise mediocre play.
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When Harry Met Barry, Above The Stag Theatre – Review
Delightful musical rom-com with an instantly loveable cast.
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Becoming Mohammed, Pleasance Theatre – Review
Pros: Good intentions, and some strong performances. Cons: Misses its opportunity to harness an interesting subject. The courage of And Many Others’ Becoming Mohammed at the Pleasance Theatre is apparent from its title. Discussion of integration among Muslim communities, the place of…