Pleasance Theatre
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Drama
Call Me Vicky, Pleasance Theatre – Review
I wanted to love this show so much, because of the subject matter. And certainly, the bravery of real Vicky…
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A Gym Thing, Pleasance Theatre – Review
An intensely physical and high octane journey through bigorexia and body dismorphia that could do with an emotional punch.
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Features
Alexandra Spencer-Jones on Music and ‘The Lost Boy Peter Pan’
As J.M. Barrie's iconic tale flies back to the London stage in 'The Lost Boy Peter Pan', adapter/director Alexandra Spencer-Jones…
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Drama
I Remember, Pleasance Theatre – Review
The fairly simple concept of using sounds to compliment a monologue is inventively utilised. With some development and support, it…
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Interviews
Interview: Danny Wainwright on ‘Jekyll & Hyde’
'Jekyll & Hyde' director and co-writer Danny Wainwright talks putting a comedic spin on the classic tale.
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Drama
Becoming Mohammed, Pleasance Theatre – Review
Pros: Good intentions, and some strong performances. Cons: Misses its opportunity to harness an interesting subject. The courage of And…
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Drama
It Is So Ordered, Pleasance Theatre – Review
Pros: The performers have energy and commitment. Cons: Incoherent plot and characterisation. Little variation. Having overcome the travails of TFL, and…
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Drama
Posh, Pleasance Theatre – Review
A depressingly spot-on portrayal of the workings of the British establishment.
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Alternative
A Girl & A Gun, Pleasance Theatre – Review
Pros: A powerful, charged work featuring a strong central character Cons: The second performer appears awkward, never having seen the…
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Musicals
Nutcracker! The Musical, Pleasance Theatre – Review
An amusing musical which does not quite reaching its full potential.
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