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Tristan & Yseult, Shakespeare’s Globe – Review
An oddly hilarious adaptation of a tragic love story, Tristan & Yseult triumphs as an exuberant, energetic and irreverent production.
Read More »The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, Shakespeare’s Globe – Review
A touching, enriching and intimate portrait of lasting love.
Read More »Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs), Shoreditch Town Hall – Review
An enthralling evening of 'dodgy delights', in a venue that showcases the play's message without overdoing it.
Read More »Prophesy, Blackall Studios
Devised by Baz ProductionsDirected by Sarah Bedi★★★★ Pros: An incredibly original and exciting reimagining of Greek mythology. Cons: Sight lines are a little inconvenient and some background information would have been helpful. Our Verdict: A truly engaging revision of classic characters by a great up-and-coming company! Courtesy of Baz Productions As my two favorite productions of 2012 were the Gate’s Trojan Women and Kneehigh’s Midnight’s Pumpkin, it seems Baz Production’s new work was created with tastes like mine in mind. Like ...
Read More »A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings, Battersea Arts Centre
everything theatre originally reviewed this production at the Battersea Arts Centre. It will transfer to the Little Angel Theatre on 20th February 2013, where it will run until 2nd March 2013: http://www.littleangeltheatre.com/lat/whatson/forthcoming/MjQyGabriel Garcia Marquez Directed by Mike Shepherd★★★ Pros: Stunning puppetry and fun for the whole family Cons: The show felt a little long and a tad slow in places. It also lacked the sparkle of the author’s original short story, sadly.Our Verdict: A charming experience for young and old but a ...
Read More »Midnight’s Pumpkin, Battersea Arts Centre
Adapted and directed by Emma Rice★★★★★ Pros: Energetic, hilarious, and absolutely stunning. Cons: You might get a bit overwhelmed – every element takes centre stage here, nothing is allowed to fade into the background.Our Verdict: Clever, terrifically joyful, and absolutely the most fun you’ll have at the theatre during this festive season! Courtesy of The Telegraph We go to the theatre to be entertained, but we often go with such stringent expectations and critical attitudes that we forget the joy ...
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