Pros: Compelling performances, excellent comedic timing, and a clever use of modern language Cons: Not the best space for this piece with some poor directing and staging choices I knew a bit about Molière before attending Leicester Square Theatre on Saturday evening, thanks to my studies of the French Neoclassical era of theatre history, but had yet see one of his works performed. After seeing Ranjit Bolt’s adapted The Sisterhood, I know that I will be back for more humorous ...
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The McConnell New Writing Fund, Theatro Technis – Review
All four playwrights, all four directors, and the entire ensemble show great promise and, although things drag at times, this is generally a charming and engaging showcase.
Read More »The Smallest Story Ever Told – King’s Head Theatre – Review
In a single hour I laughed and shed a tear and really felt a part of the family’s drama. It truly feels like it is a story told from the heart.
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Frances Hodgson-Burnett Adapted and directed by Eleanor Appleton ★★★★ Pros: A dynamic and enjoyable adaptation of a classic good-mood tale with some very good acting and use of space. Some great physical theatre and puppetry scenes. Cons: Props were bare but did their job. Some rushed transitions interrupted the magic flow at times. Our Verdict: A well-adapted, fast and uplifting play set in an interesting theatre space. Enjoyable all round. Credit: Estibaliz Moreno There’s something special about attending a show ...
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