Pros: The cast, the live music and the great use of integrated sign language. Cons: Pete Townshend – bloody good songwriter, questionable grasp on narrative structure. Ramps on the Moon is a long-term collaboration between a number of theatres and theatre companies, whose collective aim is to create shows that are accessible by and inclusive of people who are d/Deaf, disabled and visually impaired. In their latest outing, The Who’s 1969 rock opera Tommy is given a vigorous makeover that ...
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Christmas Theatre…Even For Grinches
Eva de Valk casts her expert eye over the shows on offer this Christmas, and suggests something for every taste.
Read More »The Infidel, Theatre Royal Stratford East – Review
Yes, a few tasteless jokes, but the lively and cleverly written musical numbers were really enjoyable. Overall an entertaining stage adaptation with some captivating performances throughout.
Read More »Dick Whittington, Theatre Royal Stratford East – Review
This unabashedly wacky and high spirited take on a Christmas classic is lots of fun.
Read More »Love N Stuff, Theatre Royal Stratford East – Review
Tanika Gupta Directed by Kerry Michael ★★★ Pros: Slick, technically excellent and a text-book example of how to present a huge range of characters with very few actors. Cons: Hard to develop an emotional attachment to the piece. Our Verdict: A gently enjoyable insight into a 35 year-old marriage where one partner makes a radical decision. Quite funny, extremely well executed, but lacking in tension which stops it from being truly engaging. Credit: Robert Day Love N Stuff is a ...
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