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The Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde – Jack Studio Theatre, Review
Worth the entrance fee alone for Will Pinchin’s performance.
Read More »Taro, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Pros: Smart, well-written, and extremely well-acted. Cons: Elements around life and afterlife aren’t always clear, and some familiarity with the story is helpful. This is an energetic and enjoyable production which looks at the true life story of Gerda Taro, the first female photographer killed in action. Taro was a force of nature and she’s brought to life wonderfully in this production. Born Gerta Pohorylle (a Jewish woman in Stuttgart pre-second world war), she moved to Paris in the midst ...
Read More »Gentleman Jack, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Pros: Tremendous acting, wonderful writing, and a fantastic look into the past of an incredible woman. Cons: There are some slight questions around the character development. If you ever needed a reason to venture into South East London, Gentleman Jack at the Brockley Jack theatre is it. This true story of a remarkable female pioneer is inspiring, absorbing, and deserves a full house at every performance. The story of Anne Lister is set across three different decades in the 1800s, ...
Read More »Dracula, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
A quirky interpretation of a classic, with curiously comedic nuances and gory details aplenty.
Read More »The White Rose, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
A poignant and beautiful play which reclaims the story of Sophie Scholl, a young heroine of the resistance against Hitler.
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