Reviews
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Much Ado About Nothing, Selfridges – Review
Perhaps slightly more old-fashioned than re-fashioned, this is nevertheless a charming and spirited production of an old favourite.
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‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
A classic play with humour and moral intrigue. Some knock out performances from a talented young cast in a modern and surprising production.
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They Drink It In The Congo, Almeida Theatre – Review
A tough subject, broached with insight, humour and great entertainment value.
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The Trial, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
This adaptation is a great way to experience Kafka’s famous novel with writer Howard Colyer doing it every bit of justice. The text is simply but brilliantly dramatised and O’Rourke is a must see.
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Her Name Was Carmen, London Coliseum – Review
St Petersburg Ballet Theatre present an exceptionally talented cast of dancers but the choreography is lacking drama and oomph.
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The Comedy of Errors, Gray’s Inn Hall – Review
Pros: Excellent performers, ingenious design and impeccable direction. Cons: The period setting is sometimes confused. The Comedy of Errors is one of Shakespeare’s earliest works and certainly his shortest. Significantly influenced by Plautus’ Latin comedy Menaechmi, it is the story…
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Little Shop of Horrors, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
A delightfully full-blooded revival of the quirky cult musical.
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Thlides, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
A touching, funny and unapologetically absurd exploration of a troubled mind, full of waterslides, Jaffa Cakes and nice one-liners.
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Forty Shades of Strawberry Blond, Camden Comedy Club – Review
Pros: Side-splittingly funny! Cons: Some acts are more polished than others. As a part of the Camden Fringe Festival, Paul Carroll brings his Forty Shades of Strawberry Blond to the Camden Comedy Club for a three-night run. This one-man show,…
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Echoes Of Eternity, London Coliseum – Review
An ancient love story adapted into a striking ballet that needs fine tuning.