Reviews
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Hamlet, Who’s There?, Park Theatre – Review
Pros: An incredible Hamlet, internally desperate and silently anguished, and a claustrophobic and unnerving atmosphere Cons: Heavy abridgement, and slightly hammed up Ophelia and Gertrude. Back to the Park Theatre, and back to Hamlet, this time abridged and renamed Hamlet,…
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Closer Than Ever, The Pheasantry – Review
Amusing revue show set in a venue with a speakeasy vibe.
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Bards without Borders, Rich Mix – Review
A worthy idea for a Shakespeare 400 tribute, thwarted by fuss and lack of focus.
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Sket, Park Theatre – Review
Pros: Hilarious, recognisable and dark in equal measure, this hits all the spots in one solid hour of entertainment. Cons: The ending is abrupt and less well-rounded than the rest of production, and feels as though it misses something. On…
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REMOTE, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
A fantastic concept sadly hampered by a confusing plot & indeterminate sincerity.
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I Am Thomas, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
I Am Thomas is a smart, funny, stylish and thoroughly Scottish paean to a forgotten subversive.
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Blue on Blue, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
A production that bravely addresses issues some theatre-makers wouldn’t dream of handling, and worthy of all the coverage it receives.
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Fables For A Boy, LOST Theatre – Review
With more than a passing nod towards Tim Burton, this is a play for those who like things that little bit darker.
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Your Ever Loving, Theatre N16 – Review
The story of Paul Hill is told with just the right balance of sensitivity, brutal reality and humour. It is an incredibly thought provoking and engaging play.
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Love Lies, The Hope Theatre – Review
Pros: Who hasn’t heard of a relationship that was based on deception? Love Lies is a play to which everybody can relate in some way. Cons: Every element of this production misses a bit of sparkle. After a sold-out run…