Reviews
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Fatherland , Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Nic Green ★★★★ Pros: Nic Green’s absolute vivacity; a ferocious performer, sparkling with creativity and life. Cons: On a practical level, having a group of audience members reading previously unseen lines in unison meant that the words were sometimes unclear,…
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Olives and Blood, Brixton East – Review
Michael Bradford Directed by Prav MJ★★★ Pros: A cleverly constructed play in a great venue that may have you longing to visit Spain to soak up some history and culture. Cons: I would have liked more detail and depth in…
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Coward, White Bear Theatre – Review
James Martin CharltonDirected by Terence Mann★★★★ Pros: An enthralling and colourful look into the private life of one of the most well-known and celebrated actor/playwrights of the 20th century. Excellent characterisation by all three actors, particularly of Noël Coward himself…
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Mansfield Park, Rose Theatre Kingston – Review
The straightforward plot makes for a very soothing, tranquil experience, although this production could have been shorter.
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Titus Andronicus, Arcola Theatre – Review
William Shakespeare Directed by Zoé Ford ★★★★ Pros: A bold production bursting with energy. Cons: At times, amidst the shouting, the actors’ words were lost. Our Verdict: A visceral experience that will stay with you forever. Credit: Adam Trigg The…
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Wuthering Heights, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Devised by Peter McMaster★★★ Pros: An altruistic exploration of the unlikeable characters of Wuthering Heights. Cons: A confusing start to the show put me on the defensive from the beginning. Our Verdict: Performed by four strong male actors, this ‘adaptation’ of…
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Cobra, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
A talented cast of actors and actresses but the scene changes felt long and unrehearsed.
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The Grand Guignol, The Space – Review
Francis KobayashiDirected by Adam Hemming★★ Pros: A healthy serving of black humor and a handful of top-notch performances. Cons: The play is entirely too long and struggles to follow a coherent trajectory. Our Verdict: The Grand Guignol is an intriguing…
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Gym Party, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Presented by Made in China ★★★★ Pros: Mixes fun and games with lateral thinking and an acute social commentary. Cons: Although the work makes a lot of intelligent points about our society’s obsession with ‘success’, the audience are not left…
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Hotbed Theatre Festival Double-Bill, Theatre 503 – Review
Why Can’t We Live Together? Steve Waters Directed by Paul Bourne Somniloquy Craig Baxter, in collaboration with Richard Horner Directed by Paul Bourne How To Begin Hisham Matar, in collaboration with Devorah Baum Directed by Patrick Morris ★★★★ Pros: Versatile…