Reviews
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The Little Soldiers, The Cockpit
Conceived and directed by Guillaume Pigé ★★★★ Pros: Beautiful imagery, haunting original music, a showcase of first-rate physical performances. Cons: Might not be your cup of tea if you don’t like mimes! Without words, the story can be difficult to…
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4000 Miles, The Print Room
Amy HerzogDirected by James Dacre★★★★ Pros: Fantastic acting from Sara Kestelman and realistic lighting, sound and set by the production team. Cons: Annoying American accents and the use of American clichés (such as repetition of the word ‘like’) can be…
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The Storyteller – Curse of Bakawali, Etcetera Theatre
Written and performed by Ashley Alymann★★★★★ Pros: Combining the art of storytelling with contemporary performance, this piece captures the all-encompassing excitement one might remember from childhood.Cons: Slightly too long in running time, the ending seemed rather abrupt for such a…
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Cuddles, Ovalhouse Theatre
Joseph Wilde Directed by Rebecca Atkinson-Lord ★★★★ Pros: A most unusual script brought to life by two strong actors. Cons: Nothing much to report. Some elements of the show didn’t quite work but nothing too bad. Our Verdict: Funny, touching…
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The Anorak, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
Adam Kelly MortonDirected by Matthew Gould★★★★ Pros: Strong acting and a captivating storyline. Cons: The staging was perhaps a little too bleak. Our Verdict: An accomplished and intelligent piece of writing performed with flair and intense emotion. Courtesy of Giant…
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Hamlet’s Fool, The Cockpit
Written and performed by Peter Cutts Directed by Mandy Fox ★★★★ Pros: An exceptional all-round play designed for the stage with imagination, creativity and talent. Fascinates from start to finish. Cons: A rushed latter half and unnecessary musical interludes. Our…
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The Love Bites Plays: Apartment, Etcetera Theatre
Craig Donaghy, Ziella Bryars, Jack Fiehn and Daniel Frankenburg Directed by Sophie Davies, Ziella Bryars, Nikita Strange and James Veitch ★★★★ Pros: Clever, short, sharp scripts performed by a solid cast. Leaves you wanting more. Cons: A little unpolished at…
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The Government Inspector, Ovalhouse Theatre
Nikolai Gogol Directed by Lucy Richardson ★★★ Pros: An interesting take on a familiar classic. Cons: Everyone was so interesting to watch on stage that it was hard to decide who to focus on at any one time. Our Verdict:…
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Don Pasquale, The Sun Tavern in Covent Garden (site-specific)
The actors bring the story to life with humour and the space and minimal props are used well. Definitely worth seeing if you are new to opera and I’m sure that seasoned opera-goers may enjoy the change.
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All I’ve Known, Chickenshed Theatre
Written and directed by Rachel Yates ★★★★ Pros: A lovely set design. Deeply moving performances from all of the cast. Cons: Somewhere around the middle I felt it went a little slower than necessary. The show covers a lot of…