Pros: An excellent cast of familiar faces give the play a much needed boost. Cons: A beautiful venue in serious need of refurbishment and a script requiring similar tender loving care. I feel quietly reassured when a Grade II listed building is purchased and restored to its original function. The Coronet in Notting Hill Gate is one such example. Designed by legendary theatre architect W.G.R. Sprague it opened with royal patronage in 1898 and hosted a variety of productions until ...
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Ignis, The Print Room – Review
Ignis is a powerful, emotive yet tender artistic expression of love.
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Amy HerzogDirected by James Dacre★★★★ Pros: Fantastic acting from Sara Kestelman and realistic lighting, sound and set by the production team. Cons: Annoying American accents and the use of American clichés (such as repetition of the word ‘like’) can be a bit distracting Our Verdict: Good acting and a heartwarming story makes this production one to watch. Courtesy of The Print Room Following on from its UK premiere in April this year at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath, 4000 ...
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Brian Friel Directed by Abigail Graham ★★★★★ Pros: An excellent venue, compelling script and note-perfect performances. Cons: Nothing worth mentioning. Our Verdict: This production breathes new life into Brian Friel’s poetic work. Astounding all round. Credit: Tristram Kenton The Print Room is a gorgeous 1950s converted graphic design warehouse in Notting Hill. Now in its third year, the venue has created consistently exciting, innovative fringe theatre, and Molly Sweeney is no different. Brian Friel’s play explores the life of a ...
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Absolutely worth going to if you fancy challenging yourself and broadening your horizons - we genuinely enjoyed it and we know nothing about dance or sculpture.
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