This timeless play has the powerful homespun wisdom of a classic American morality tale.
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Our Town, King’s Head Theatre
Thornton Wilder Directed by Tim Sullivan ★★★★ Pros: A very accessible play that caters for all tastes. Cons: Don’t go expecting lots of scenery and props – the play is meant to be minimalist. Our Verdict: An American classic that has universal appeal. Courtesy of Savio(u)r Theatre Company I confess that initially I didn’t know much about Our Town before seeing the show. It’s a revered play that has won countless awards and has played nationwide throughout the US, so why hasn’t ...
Read More »A Thornton Wilder Christmas, King’s Head Theatre
The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden and The Long Christmas DinnerThornton WilderDirected by Tim Sullivan★★★ Pros: A brilliant script filled with excellent characters, lots of laughs and some very good acting. Cons: The first act seemed to labour in places and some of the performances were a bit unpolished at times. Our Verdict: Well worth a look. The show is Christmassy without being nauseating. Courtesy of Saviour Theatre Company Thornton Wilder is a multi-award-winning American author and playwright, probably ...
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