Hilarious and chaotic, it evokes the fun of the original novel with great results.
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The House of Bernada Alba, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A bolder directorial approach would have brought more tension, substance and punch into a somewhat plodding performance.
Read More »Being As I Am, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Splendid acting in a show that ultimately feels somewhat lacking in purpose.
Read More »Foreplay, King’s Head Theatre – Review
You don’t have to be a brainiac to enjoy this psychosexual thriller. An entertaining look at the private lives and ideas of some of the greatest minds of the postwar central European generation.
Read More »Once We Lived Here, King’s Head Theatre – Review
This show offers an authentic message about life in the Australian outback but fails to deliver escapism.
Read More »The Boy Who Cried, Hope Theatre – Review
A paranormal mystery with some 'bite'!
Read More »Half A Person: My Life As Told By The Smiths, Kings Head Theatre – Review
Belying the show’s title, ‘Half a Person’ would appeal to not only Smiths fans, but also those not so familiar with their music.
Read More »Shang-a-Lang, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A funny show with great acting and comic timing. Deals with coming to terms with ageing without sentimentality.
Read More »Suggestions of Love, King’s Head Theatre
Riccardo Bentsik Music by Luca Tieppo Directed by Iskandar R. Sharazuddin ★★★★ Pros: Mr Wyrd’s performance and dialogues. Truly enjoyable. Cons: The lyrics of the songs add a level of abstraction to the story that may perhaps complicate it. Our Verdict: A powerful production filled with emotion, music and magic. Credit: Tanushree Mathur Suggestions of Love, an Opera in one act, tells the story of two people – merely known as he and she – and the otherworldly forces that bring ...
Read More »Our Town, King’s Head Theatre
Thornton Wilder Directed by Tim Sullivan ★★★★ Pros: A very accessible play that caters for all tastes. Cons: Don’t go expecting lots of scenery and props – the play is meant to be minimalist. Our Verdict: An American classic that has universal appeal. Courtesy of Savio(u)r Theatre Company I confess that initially I didn’t know much about Our Town before seeing the show. It’s a revered play that has won countless awards and has played nationwide throughout the US, so why hasn’t ...
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