Touring
Some of the shows we see in the capital go on to perform in theatres all over the country. In fact some of the shows we see outside of the capital are parts of tours as well. So if you’re looking for shows that might be heading to a town near you soon, this might be the place to look.
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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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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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Black T-Shirt Collection, Battersea Arts Centre
A one-performer show it is, but one with a superb storyline that will keep you entertained and will have you moved all way through.
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Can You Hear Seagulls?, Upstairs at the Southern Cross
Witty, charming and destined to get better with age.
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Blue Remembered Hills, Watford Palace Theatre
Dennis Potter Directed by Psyche Stott ★★ Pros: The cast give good performances as seven year old children. A lot of effort has gone into the research of children’s lives of the war era. The post show Q&A with the…
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The Seagull, Watford Palace Theatre
Anton Chekhov, in a new version by John Donnelly Directed by Blanche McIntyre ★★★★ Pros: A modern script that pulls Chekhov into the 21st century, with some fantastic, natural performances and a great set. Cons: Still a little hard to follow…
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Singin’ I’m No a Billy He’s a Tim, The Cockpit
Written and directed by Des Dillon ★★★ Pros: A great script. Funny and poignant with strong themes, cleverly delivered in a very credible setting. The cast are fantastic and deliver wonderful comic timing. Cons: Although pacey and energetic, it is…
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Surprises, Watford Palace Theatre
Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn★★★ Pros: Strong performances, engaging characters and some good old-fashioned human drama played out in an unusual setting. Cons: The show attempts to ask, but then fails to address, questions about the future of mankind…
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Our Country’s Good, Watford Palace Theatre
everything theatre originally reviewed this production at the Watford Palace Theatre. It will return to London from 30th January – 9th March 2013 at the St James Theatre: http://www.stjamestheatre.co.uk/events/our-countrys-good/Timberlake WertenbakerDirected by Max Stafford-Clark★★★★ Pros: Great ensemble production with a fabulous…