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Interview: Robert Crighton on ‘Undead Bard’
Ahead of Undead Bard at Theatre N16, storyteller and comedian Robert Crighton talks bardolatry, Shakespeare tax...and William the zombie stand-up comedian.
Read More »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 otherwise brilliant production. So have we got everything? Excellent cast: check; delightful venue: check; sparkling comedy: check and the weather….? Oh what wretched luck for Iris Theatre, one of the finest purveyors of outdoor plays. When I was last at St Paul’s Church I saw them stage a spellbinding version of Richard III, which bathed in hot sunshine. This time ...
Read More »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!
Read More »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 Roses.'
Read More »What Would Shakespeare Do?
With the EU Referendum looming, Samantha Simmonds considers an age-old political question: What Would Shakespeare Do?
Read More »Hamlet, The Cockpit – Review
A fresh and more humanised version of a timeless classic, good but not particularly memorable.
Read More »Anna Karenina, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
An original retelling of a classic story, with beautiful and integral movement.
Read More »Living With the Lights On, Young Vic – Review
A brutally honest, touching and brilliantly delivered exploration of one man’s struggle with mental illness.
Read More »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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