Sarah Beaton
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The Lightest Element – Hampstead Theatre, London
Writer: Stella Feehily Director: Alice Hamilton It begins with one of the most significant scientific discoveries of all time, one…
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The School for Scandal – Darlington Hippodrome
Writer: R.B Sheridan Director: Seán Aydon Perhaps the modern audience is already too well-schooled in scandal for R.B Sheridan’s 1777…
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The Harmony Test – Hampstead Theatre, London
Writer: Richard Molloy Director: Alice Hamilton Richard Molloy’s new play is very funny in true sitcom style. We have bossy…
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The Merchant of Venice – Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
Writer: William Shakespeare Director: Abigail Graham Opening with a passage where the word “Jew” is turned into a frathouse drinking…
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Earthquakes in London – Milton Court Theatre, London
Writer: Mike Bartlett Director: Abigail Graham Can humanity control nature? Mike Bartlett’s 2010 play Earthquakes in London suggests we…
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My Dad’s Gap Year – Park Theatre, London
Writer: Tom Wright Director: Rikki Beadle-Blair Reviewer: Stephen Bates For all its modern touches, My Dad’s Gap Year draws its…
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The Trap – The Omnibus Theatre, London
Writer: Kieran Lynn Director: Dan Ayling Reviewer: Richard Maguire Payday loan companies such as Wonga, once criticised for their high-interest…
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And Here I Am – Arcola Theatre, London
Writer: Hassan Abdulrazzak Director: Zoe Lafferty Reviewer: Maryam Philpott Theatre is a lifeline and a cultural force; it can make…
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