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Othello, National Theatre – Review
William Shakespeare Directed by Nicholas Hytner ★★★★ Pros: One of the clearest productions of Othello I have seen. Had the…
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The Amen Corner, National Theatre
James Baldwin Directed by Rufus Norris ★★★★★ Pros: A unique and remarkable script, exceptional performances and gorgeous costumes with the best…
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The Magistrate, National Theatre
Arthur Wing PineroDirected by Timothy Sheader ★★★★ Pros: Well-directed with excellent performances, a great set and some big laugh out…
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This House, National Theatre
everything theatre originally reviewed this production in the Cottesloe Theatre at the National. It will transfer into the Olivier Theatre…
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Damned by Despair, National Theatre
Tirso de Molina, in a new version by Frank McGuinnessDirected by Bijan Sheibani★★★ Pros: Spectacular design, interesting concept, and excellent…
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Timon of Athens, National Theatre
William ShakespeareDirected by Nicholas Hytner★★★★ Pros: Simon Russell-Beale’s superb performance in a superbly adapted play. Cons: Hardly any, slightly dragged…
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Antigone, National Theatre
Sophocles, in a new version by Don TaylorDirected by Polly Findlay★★★★ Pros: great performances, short, snappy staging. Cons: Greek tragedies…
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She Stoops to Conquer, National Theatre
Oliver GoldsmithDirected by Jamie Lloyd★★★★ Pros: A delightful variety of hilarious characters and a brilliant plot. Cons: I honestly don’t…
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The Comedy of Errors, National Theatre
William ShakespeareDirected by Dominic Cooke★★★★ Pros: A wonderful cast and a fun, modern staging. Surprisingly emotional ending. Cons: Not the…
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