Reviews
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(i feel fine), New Diorama Theatre – Review
A funny, slightly absurd combination of rom‐com, apocalyptic drama and self‐reflection.
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Treasure Island, the Curse of the Pearl Necklace, Above the Stag – Review
A rip-roaring pantomime packed with innuendo and some extremely close-to-the-bone gags, so (knowingly) bad that it was good
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Sleeping Booty, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Sleeping Booty is a lot of fun but it needs the first half of the show to learn from the comedy of its second.
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Piranha Heights, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
While this production is performed valiantly, it appears to be driven solely by shock factor and pays little attention to developing a strong and coherent narrative throughout.
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Not For Heroes, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A stunning two hander filled with beautiful verse that documents the true story of two men's friendship and the long lasting impact of war
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Sheltered, Tabard Theatre – Review
Featuring a witty script, Sheltered's central message about homelessness can sometimes lose its way for the sake of a joke, but it's ultimately an original black comedy.
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Bookends, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Pros: An evening full of variety that includes a couple of classy performances. Cons: Some of the plays drag a little due to sluggish direction and delivery and the writing isn’t all of an equally high standard. Bookends comprises four…
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Obama-ology, The Finborough Theatre – Review
An interesting evening in a pleasant venue. Laugh out loud, cry, and contemplate some challenging socio-political issues. Obama-ology is well worth a watch.
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Visitors, The Bush Theatre – Review
Strong characters carry this insightful mediation on living and dying that is all at once painful, poignant, and hugely funny.
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Me and My Cat, RichMix Theatre – Review
A very entertaining and well paced children's tale that will have your offspring becoming little Sherlocks in no time at all!