Shakespeare
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Drama
Much Ado About Nothing, St Paul’s Church – Review
Pros: A charming and talented cast performing one of Shakespeare’s best comedies. Cons: Appalling weather taking the shine off an…
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Drama
DiaoChan: The Rise of the Courtesan, Arts Theatre – Review
A breath of fresh air, this well-constructed and intoxicating play deserves a full house every night!
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Interviews
Dominic Cooke, From Theatre to Telly
Olivier award-winning director Dominic Cooke discusses his first foray into television with the BBC's 'Hollow Crown: The Wars of the…
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Features
What Would Shakespeare Do?
With the EU Referendum looming, Samantha Simmonds considers an age-old political question: What Would Shakespeare Do?
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Drama
Hamlet, The Cockpit – Review
A fresh and more humanised version of a timeless classic, good but not particularly memorable.
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Drama
Anna Karenina, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
An original retelling of a classic story, with beautiful and integral movement.
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Drama
Living With the Lights On, Young Vic – Review
A brutally honest, touching and brilliantly delivered exploration of one man’s struggle with mental illness.
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Drama
The Devil Speaks True, Vault Festival – Review
This attempt at immersive theatre is well-intentioned but unfortunately lacks clarity of message
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Drama
Hamlet, The Rose Playhouse – Review
A powerful abbreviated Hamlet, set in the haunting (yet chilly!) archaeological dig of the Rose Playhouse.
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Comedy
As You Might Like it, Rosemary Branch Theatre – Review
A cross between a stand-up routine and a Shakespeare revival, this show is original, funny and clever. The performers are…
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