Reviews
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This Is Living, Trafalgar Studios – Review
This Is Living is a funny, emotional and very clever production with a simple but effective set and strong cast.
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Shakespeare Untold, Dome Studio (Brighton Festival) – Review
Pros: An imaginative new perspective on well-known stories Cons: Risks being patronising at times In a combined production from Shakespeare’s Globe and Seabright Productions, Shakespeare Untold introduces us to the worlds of Romeo & Juliet and somewhat obscurely Titus Andronicus, through…
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I’m Just Here To Buy Soy Sauce, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
This is a well-written and tragicomic representation of London’s property market and its exploitation by foreign investors.
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The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
Pros: Strong ensemble, original score, great direction Cons: The band was far too loud in parts, and drowned out the cast Anything that has the words ‘trailer’ and ‘park’ in it will always get my vote as I love a bit…
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Of Riders and Running Horses, Withdean Stadium (Brighton Festival) – Review
Euphoric, uplifting dance, in a meticulously planned theatrical experience.
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DiaoChan: The Rise of the Courtesan, Arts Theatre – Review
A breath of fresh air, this well-constructed and intoxicating play deserves a full house every night!
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Belonging(s), Kings House (Brighton Festival) – Review
Pros: Great work from the props and production people and a real cryptic puzzle to solve. Cons: Over-long. Cold. Belonging(s), from Tilted Productions, is a big, ambitious and clever promenade dance show. It starts underground and ends on the beach, looking…
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Strawberry Starburst, Blue Elephant Theatre – Review
A personal and emotional exploration of eating disorders with a raw unfiltered approach and immersive use of space.
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Rosie Wilby: The Conscious Uncoupling, Sweet Dukebox (Brighton Festival) – Review
Pros: Rosie’s monologues reflecting on how she met her ex are beautifully heartfelt. Cons: It is not a completely polished show, but this is part of its charm. Sweet Dukebox, located in the Iron Duke pub, was the first stop…
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Nederlands Dans Theater 2, Brighton Dome (Brighton Festival) – Review
This show was a wonderful mix of breathtakingly beautiful dance mixed with humour and heart.