Jackie Shemesh
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Review: Rhinoceros, Almeida Theatre
An absorbing surrealist adventure, creatively and playfully presented and as entertaining as it is thought provoking.
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Review: Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me), Battersea Arts Centre
A one-man epic that demonstrates the true craft of storytelling and conveys a daunting text with humanity and charm.
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Review: Nowhere, Battersea Arts Centre
As a heartfelt reflection on Arab identity inspired by revolution, Nowhere is hampered by a lack of discipline and structure.
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Review: ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen), Royal Court Theatre
A startling use of technology combined with the power of the playwright’s words.
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Review: Two Palestinians Go Dogging, Royal Court Theatre
In an entertaining if muddled evening, this play tackles challenging subject matter using dark humour and inventive storytelling.
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Comedy
Focus Group, Ovalhouse – Review
Pros: Brilliant writing, excellent acting Cons: You have to be comfortable with audience participation to enjoy the show There are…
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Dance
Fagin’s Twist, The Place – Review
The translation of a Victorian novel into the modern language of contemporary dance and computer-generated music.
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Border Tales, The Place – Review
An extremely relevant study on the nature of identity using choreography as the main artistic framework of exploration. Particularly interesting…
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