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Love’s Labour’s Lost, Theatre Royal Haymarket – Review
Properly hilarious production with some big laughs in one of the West End's most sumptuous theatres.
Read More »Much Ado About Nothing, Theatre Royal Haymarket — Review
A festive take on a Shakespeare favourite that embraces the play’s darker undertones as well as the fizzy fun.
Read More »Orson’s Shadow, Southwark Playhouse – Review
The UK premiere of Orson’s Shadow about the clash of stage and screen titans Olivier and Welles will appeal to drama geeks and engage the rest of us.
Read More »In the Next Room or the vibrator play, St James Theatre – Review
Sarah Ruhl Directed by Laurence Boswell ★★★★ Pros: Complex and worthy themes, played by an excellent cast on a first class stage set give this production a polished feel. The second act provides lots of laughs, balanced with some poignant moments. Cons: The first act is drawn out at times and the humour doesn’t really connect with the audience until after the interval. The diction is formal and a bit stilted, leaving the characters feeling a little wooden. Our Verdict: ...
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