Reviews
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As You Like It, Russell Square
A perfect experience for a summer day, the RADA cast gives a sunny and cheerful performance that will brighten anyone's day.
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Derren Brown: Infamous, Palace Theatre
Written and performed by Derren Brown ★★★★★ Pros: You will be completely enthralled and enraptured by Derren Brown’s hypnotic and mesmerizing show. Cons: None except the frustration of not being able to work out how he does it! Worse still,…
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Walking: Holding, Battersea Arts Centre
Devised by Rosana Cade★★★★ Pros: A new approach to challenging audience members’ perceptions of others. Cons: It’s a very challenging piece that could get rather uncomfortable and is therefore definitely not for everyone! Our Verdict: A social experiment rather than…
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Vaudevilles and Other Sketches, Jermyn Street Theatre
Anton Chekhov Translated and adapted by Michael Frayn Directed by Jenny Eastop ★★★★ Pros: Seamlessly staged and well-acted, with six different mini plays to get your teeth into. Cons: The sketch format meant there was, perhaps, an unsatisfying lack of investment in the…
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The Decorator, The Space
Donald Churchill Directed by Franko Figueiredo ★★★ Pros: Ingenious farce set-up, vibrant comedic performances and a fun sixties setting. Cons: The actors’ accents can difficult to understand, making it easy to miss jokes. Our Verdict: The difficulty in understanding the…
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Dr N. H. Service, Ms Surveillance and Dame Lansley May, Etcetera Theatre
Written and directed by Paul Martin ★★★ Pros: A strong opinion piece with a definitive voice, unafraid of the provocative and outrageous – everything a good piece of political theatre should be. Cons: The strong, definitive ‘voice’ waxes didactic and…
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Pride and Prejudice, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Quite simply, this is a must see for all Austen fans this summer.
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Fuente Ovejuna, CLF Art Café
Lope de Vega Adapted by Tangram Theatre Company Directed by Daniel Goldman ★★★★★ Pros: Has theatre ever been this fun?! Cons: I don’t know the meaning of the word. Our Verdict: Theatre at its best, simply do not miss it.…
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The Incredible Adventures of Clown Slut, Old Red Lion Theatre
Joanna Griffin Directed by Lauren Bracewell ★★★ Pros: Fun, dynamic and entertaining. Superb delivery from Joanna Griffin recounting her adventures as the Clown Slut. Cons: The concept of the play seems to be directed to only a certain group of people, young…
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IAMTWENTYFOUR, Tollington Park Studios
An interesting dance that explores the different shapes and faces that language can give your identity. It was truly fascinating to watch.