Rae Smith
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Paradise – National Theatre, London
Writer: Kae Tempest. Director: Ian Rickson Even before press night, the word on the street was already heaping praise on…
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Uncle Vanya – Harold Pinter Theatre ( at Cinemas)
Writer: Anton Chekov Director: Ian Rickson “Everything’s the same, but worse” – Uncle Vanya’s opening sentiments reflect a great many thoughts…
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Barber Shop Chronicles – National Theatre At Home
Director: Bijan Sheibani Writer: Inua Ellams As part of his research, playwright Inua Ellams spent a week in each of…
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Uncle Vanya – Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Writer: Anton Chekhov Adaptor: Conor McPherson, Director: Ian Rickson How can it be that Uncle Vanya, a play about the…
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Barber Shop Chronicles – The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Writer: Inua Ellams Director: Bijan Sheibani Reviewer: Dominic Corr We incessantly talk to three people; the barman, perhaps a priest,…
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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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Night of the Iguana – Noël Coward Theatre, London
Writer: Tennessee Williams Director: James Mcdonald Reviewer: Karl O’Doherty The thickness of the air around the clifftop veranda feels almost…
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Barber Shop Chronicles – Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
Writer: Inua Ellams Director: Bijan Sheibani Designer: Rae Smith Reviewer: Charlotte Broadbent Inua Ellams was inspired to write Barber Shop…
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