David Mercatali
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Drama
Insignificance, Arcola Theatre – Review
If you want to go to the theatre to hear big topics discussed in anonymous rooms, to be moved, or…
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Comedy
Radieuse Vermine, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Dark satire delivered in bright, breezy and impressively physical style.
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Drama
Cargo, Arcola Theatre – Review
Pros: A tense, thought-provoking story with strong, dedicated actors and a neatly crafted design. Cons: The studio is a small, claustrophobic…
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Comedy
Radiant Vermin, Soho Theatre – Review
A wickedly funny play that makes light of the current housing crisis.
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Drama
Little Light, Orange Tree Theatre – Review
Certainly a must-see for this season at the gorgeous Orange Tree Theatre, this heart-rending tale of loss is full of…
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Drama
Coolatully, Finborough Theatre – Review
An impressive show, but a thorough tightening of the plot is required.
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Drama
Johnny Got His Gun, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Amid the current hype over centenary celebrations, this WWI drama carries an alternative and relevant message for today and delivers…
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Drama
Dark Vanilla Jungle, Soho Theatre – Review
A gripping tour de force performance from Gemma Whelan. Often moving and darkly funny, but the increasingly absurd plot twists…
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Our Ajax, Southwark Playhouse – Review
SophoclesAdapted by Timberlake WertenbacherDirected by David Mercatali★★★ Pros: Thought provoking and deeply meaningful script, raising questions of life and death…
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Black Jesus, Finborough Theatre – Review
Anders LustgartenDirected by David Mercatali★★★★ Pros: A powerful and intelligent script, excellent performance, functional and well-designed set. Cons: The play…
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