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Good week / Bad week
03 September 2010 10:04 PM | 1 CommentGood week for Russell Kane, Deathtrap and Tony Kushner. Not so hot for the lovely little Courtyard theatre.
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Review – Hänsel und Gretel, Glyndebourne
31 August 2010 7:50 AM | No CommentsI once thought it might be a jolly idea to join Glyndebourne. “Think again, sunshine” came the clear response
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Review – Deathtrap, Nöel Coward Theatre
26 August 2010 6:10 PM | 2 CommentsThis play is really very well done. Slickly directed and performed, beautifully designed and nicely lit. Pity about the audience.
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RE: Grade inflation
25 August 2010 9:17 AM | No CommentsFrankly, the sooner this Internet is turned off the better.
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Review – Chris Addison, Assembly George Street
25 August 2010 6:10 AM | No CommentsThe young guy from the political show with the guy who swears a lot
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Archive for March, 2010
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Review – The White Guard, National Theatre
Posted on March 21, 2010 | 1 CommentIt’s almost disappointing when the National Theatre turns out something that isn’t a complete turkey. It’s really much more fun to put the boot in to the venerable grey monster than it is to celebrate an excellent ensemble piece with superb staging and first-rate technicals.... -
Review – Macbeth, Cheek by Jowl/Barbican
Posted on March 21, 2010 | 4 CommentsIf you were dropped into the Barbican’s new Macbeth, you’d instantly know it was by Cheek by Jowl. Judith Greenwood’s inventive and flowing lighting design, which has become a hall-mark of this company in recent years, would be the first give away. But you’d also... -
Review – Dunsinane, RSC/Hampstead
Posted on March 7, 2010 | 3 CommentsSay what you want about the RSC, but there’s no arguing that they’re not solid. Everybody faces the audiences, speaks clearly and convincingly, none of the actors are complete duffers, they all wear costumes that don’t look daft and the sword fights are well rehearsed....
