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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) – The HOUSE, Birmingham REP
Writer: Isobel McArthur from the book by Jane Austen Director: Paul Brotherston Reviewer: Katie Burchett It is a truth universally…
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Writer and Director: Terry Johnson Reviewer: John Kennedy The only hair-in-the-gate blemish on this otherwise exquisite, elegantly framed, semi-biographical exposé on…
Read More »The Entertainer – Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton
Writer: John Osborne Director: Sean O’Connor Reviewer: James Garrington The country is in turmoil. The people are divided, with strong…
Read More »Nigel Slater’s Toast – Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton
Writer: Henry Filloux-Bennett Director: Jonnie Riordan Reviewer: Katy Roberts Based on Nigel Slater’s award-winning biography Toast – The Story of…
Read More »Blood Brothers – Birmingham Hippodrome
Book, Music and Lyrics: Willy Russell Directors: Bob Thomson and Bill Kenwright Reviewer: Hannah Powell With our current political climate…
Read More »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…
Read More »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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