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Aladdin – Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Choreographer: David Bintley Music: Carl Davis Reviewer: Helen Tope Aladdin, with its magic Genie and flying carpet, may not seem the most obvious…
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Nothing like the Sun – Howard Assembly Room, Leeds
Performers: The Gavin Bryars Ensemble Reviewer: Ron Simpson Nothing like the Sun was commissioned by Opera North and the Royal…
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English National Ballet: Akram Khan’s Giselle – Liverpool Empire
Direction and Choreography: Akram Khan Music: Vincenzo Lamagna after the original score of Adolphe Adam Visual Design and Costumes: Tim…
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Man to Man – Liverpool Everyman
Writer: Manfred Karge Translator: Alexandra Wood Directors: Bruce Guthrie and Scott Graham Reviewer: Daryl Holden Not just an urban legend,…
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The War of the Worlds – Old Joint Stock, Birmingham
Writer: Tin Robot Theatre based on the book by H G Wells Director: Adam Carver Reviewer: John Kennedy Given any…
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Nativity! The Musical – The HOUSE, Birmingham REP
Writer and Director: Debbie Isitt Songs: Nicky Ager and Debbie Isitt Reviewer: Selwyn Knight Back in 2009, an independent British Christmas…
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Vamos Cuba! – Peacock Theatre, London
Artistic Director and Choreographer: Nilda Guerra Reviewer: Maryam Philpott Airports are the some of the most frustrating places in the…
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Crazy For You – Birmingham Hippodrome
Book: Ken Ludwig Music: George Gershwin Lyrics: Ira Gershwin Director: Paul Hart Reviewer: Clare White Dazzling romantic comedy Crazy For You…
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Around the World in 80 Days – Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry
Writer: Laura Eason from the book by Jules Verne Director: Theresa Heskins Reviewer: Niki Craft Around the World in 80…
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Why The Whales Came – The Lowry, Salford
Writer: Michael Morpurgo Director: Dani Parr Reviewer: Jay Nuttall Michael Morpurgo’s writing for children has become such an integral part…
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