Reviews
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The Burial, The Albany Theatre
Bola Agbaje Directed by Franko Figueiredo★★★★ Pros: Fantastic, polished design and an excellent script with a great balance of drama and comedy Cons: The chemistry of the cast was at times a bit inconsistent Our Verdict: A well-produced and unique…
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The Weir, Donmar Warehouse
Conor McPhersonDirected by Josie Rourke★★★★ Pros: A relatable script, great cast and a beautiful set make this a theatrical experience that draws you in and makes you feel like you are in a country pub in Ireland, eavesdropping on the…
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The Tempest, Shakespeare’s Globe
William ShakespeareDirected by Jeremy Herrin★★★★ Pros: An event at the Globe is not just a performance – it is an experience! This is a wonderful story, with magic (and Merlin!) lots of action and humour performed by a fantastic cast. Cons:…
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Wyrd, Secret Location in Southwark (site-specific)
Clancy Flynn Directed by Rosanna Mallinson ★★★★★ Pros: The best immersive theatre I’ve seen in a very long time. Cons: The murder mystery style acting isn’t to everyone’s tastes. Our Verdict: Be inside a horror film: a fabulously fun evening…
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Gentlemen, Please, White Bear Theatre
Sean Michael Welch Directed by William E.P. Davis ★★★ Pros: Very funny with plenty of wordplay and physical comedy. Cons: A few jokes wore out their welcome. Our Verdict: A hilariously infuriating short piece that features its actors well and…
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Unwrap Your Candy, White Bear Theatre
Doug Wright Directed by Nick Bradford ★★ Pros: Good framework and interesting choices, some very funny moments. Cons: The three pieces were bizarre, but not always in a good way: they didn’t match in tone, and all were quite anti-climactic.…
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Open Doors, The Troubadour
Presented by Stay on the Bus Productions ★★★ Pros: Some terrific script-writing, lovely acting and lots of laughs. Cons: The venue was over-crowded and unbearably hot, though this was most likely due to it being a busy press night. Our…
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Over the Bridge, Finborough theatre
Sam ThompsonDirected by Emma Faulker★★★★ Pros: The cast worked fantastically together, creating a truly tense and touching dynamic.Cons: A couple of suspect Irish accents occasionally tainted the atmosphere. Our Verdict: A sensational piece of theatre loaded with conviction, commitment and…
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Tea with Mamgu, The London Welsh Centre
Written and directed by David J. Evans ★★★ Pros: An interesting approach to the very difficult subject of succumbing to dementia. Funny at times and moving at others. Enjoyable elements of Welsh culture and some very good acting.Cons: Slightly static…