Reviews
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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, New Wimbledon Theatre – Review
All-out family fun! Keeps to the standard of the original, but provides the added benefit of live performances.
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Women of Twilight, White Bear Theatre – Review
Sylvia Rayman Directed by Jonathan Rigby ★★★★ Pros: Solid, gritty drama and a talented company of actresses. Cons: The subject may seem an unlikely source of entertainment for some. Our Verdict: This lost play is definitely worthy of revival and…
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The Various Lives of Infinite Nullity, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Clout TheatreDirected by Mine Cerc★★ Pros: The excellent physical performances from the Lecoq-trained ensemble are extremely polished and highly skilled. Cons: Falling in the genre of performance art, it will not be to everyone’s taste and the theme was rehashed…
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Fresh Off The Boat, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
A Border Story – Sarah Pitard Directed by Eyal Israel The Utility People – Michael Ross Directed by Cat Robey ★★ Pros: A lot of genuine humour and originality in the writing, delivered admirably by the actors Cons: Two short plays meant…
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HAG, Soho Theatre – Review
A brilliant, gory fairy tale that strikes just the right balance between being touching, terrifying, and comic.
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Liza (on an E), Lyric Theatre – Review
There’s no doubting that Trevor Ashley is one of the best Liza Minnelli impersonators out there and fans of hers will no doubt love every second of this.
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Ghosts, Almeida Theatre – Review
Henrik IbsenDirected by Richard Eyre★★★★★ Pros: A devastating and powerful play, stunning performances and a simple but wonderfully atmospheric set. Cons: Would be hard put to find any! Our Verdict: An assured and brilliant new adaptation. Courtesy of Almeida Theatre…
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Override, Watford Palace Theatre – Review
Stacey GreggDirected by Selina Cartmell★★★ Pros: The acting is fantastic and the relationship between the two main characters is very believable. Cons: It could do with being even another 15 minutes longer just to pad out some of the details.…