Reviews
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Spill: A Verbatim Show About Sex, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
Pros: Hilarious, touching, revelatory and perfectly performed Cons: Three songs isn’t enough, especially when they’re of this quality Performed by a cast of eleven young actors, Spill is a verbatim enactment of interviews with dozens of young people about their experiences…
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The Braille Legacy, Charing Cross Theatre – Review
A highly worth seeing new musical. Multi-sensory, thoughtful and exquisite performances by the cast and orchestra.
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The Band, The Albany – Review
A humorous and talented couple, striving to get back into the business of performance through beautiful movement and stunning acrobatics.
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Refugee Boy, Chickenshed Theatre – Review
Pros: Some great performances and a pitch-perfect design Cons: The main storyline seemed less subtle than its tributaries I know Chickenshed Theatre for its big, glorious, all-ages Christmas shows, and for being pretty much the only thing that sweetens the…
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Junkyard, Rose Theatre Kingston – Review
Jack Thorne is cementing his place as one of our generation's great writers. It appears he’s borrowed some magic dust and sprinkled it liberally over this Junkyard.
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Spring Offensive, Omnibus Theatre – Review
Spring Offensive is a black comedy that takes a sinister look at the trivialisation of global conflict.
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Pam Ann: Touch Trolley Run to Galley 20th Anniversary Tour, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Camp and acid tongued comedy gold that leaves you screaming for more, but lacks new material.
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She Wears Scented Rose, Theatro Technis – Review
An intricate thriller that keeps you guessing – but half an hour too long.
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Half a Sixpence, Noel Coward Theatre – Review
A flawlessly executed production of an almost flawless show.
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Life By The Throat, Theatre 503 – Review
Pros: Eve Steele’s performance is raw, funny and unforgettable, capturing every side of her complicated character throughout his life. Cons: Final sections of the play could spend more time referencing how the main character’s actions affected everyone around him, and…