West End/ SOLT venues
We’ve expanded our definition of West End to include those big venues that whilst not physically in the West End, budget wise are very similar. Think of places like Southbank Centre or Royal Albert Hall. Generally these are the venues that are members of the Society of London Theatre and eligible for all the big award ceremonies. Whilst we don’t attend lots of these shows, now and again it’s fun to savour the glitz and glamour they can offer.
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What I Learned From Johnny Bevan, Soho Theatre – Review
This is a whirlwind hour of delectably angry poetry that tells a pertinent story and is delivered with an enthralling vigour.
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Firebird, Trafalgar Studios – Review
This is a brave, well-intended and well executed production: the creative team are clearly invested, highlighting the issue of child abuse in a meaningful way.
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Shifter, Soho Theatre – Review
A mesmerising night of transformation and storytelling that will fire up your wildest imagination.
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The Pianist of Willesden Lane, St. James Theatre – Review
A well-intentioned and professionally faultless production, invested with personal significance by the actor, but dramatically underwhelming.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray, Trafalgar Studios – Review
Less would have been more in every respect except cast size, where more would definitely have been more.
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Sleeping Beauty, Sadler’s Wells – Review
A classic children’s tale of sorcery and romance which captivates a grown-up audience with its gothic allure.
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Crick Crack Club: Fairytales for Grown-ups, Soho Theatre – Review
An entertaining night out reminiscent of time spent with a favourite naughty aunt or uncle when you were a child, and they told you scary stories.
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The Three Kings, St James Theatre Studio – Review
A play with some potential but too short to stand on its own and in need of a good polish.
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Hangmen, Wyndham’s Theatre – Review
Hangmen has had praise heaped upon from all sides and deservedly so. It’s one of the landmark shows of 2015: powerful, hilarious, and one-hundred per cent memorable.