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Priscilla Queen of the Desert – Milton Keynes Theatre
Book: Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott Director: Ian Talbot Reviewer: Gemma Fincher Everyone’s favourite Australian theatrical export is back and…
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King John – Swan Theatre, Stratford upon Avon
Writer: William Shakespeare Director: Eleanor Rhode Reviewer: Katie Burchett Neon lights, foam hands and political sparring in a boxing ring;…
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Barber Shop Chronicles – The HOUSE, Birmingham REP
Writer: Inua Ellams Director: Bijan Sheibani Reviewer: John Kennedy This heart and soul hug from a 100% proof rum-soaked octopus,…
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9 to 5: The Musical – Milton Keynes Theatre
Book: Patricia Resnick Music and Lyrics: Dolly Parton Director: Jeff Calhoun Reviewer: Rebecca Cohen Reviewer: Gemma Fincher If you are…
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Calendar Girls: The Musical – Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton
Music: Gary Barlow Lyrics: Gary Barlow and Tim Firth Director: Matt Ryan Reviewer: Clare White It’s been 16 years since…
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The Lovely Bones – Theatre Royal Nottingham
Writer: Bryony Lavery from the book by Alice Sebold Director: Melly Stil Reviewer: CL Delft Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones…
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Rebel Music – The DOOR, Birmingham REP
Creators: Robin French and Alex Brown Director: Alex Brown Reviewer: John Kennedy Complementing the programme’s Punk Font front cover, the audience…
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Birmingham Royal Ballet Autumn Mixed Bill – Birmingham Hippodrome
Choreographers: Jack Lister, Cathy Marston, Twyla Tharp Reviewer: John Kennedy A Brief Nostalgia reveals two vertical, concreted-texture slabs. A vicious, horizontal fusillade…
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