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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Vardy V Rooney at the Ambassadors Theatre
30th April 2023The theatrical take on the trial that had the country enthralled transfers to the Ambassadors Theatre for a limited run before embarking on a UK tour. But what have critics had to say about it? Broadway World: ★★★★ “Although the source… .. Read more
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Vardy V Rooney at the Ambassadors Theatre
30th April 2023The theatrical take on the trial that had the country enthralled transfers to the Ambassadors Theatre for a limited run before embarking on a UK tour. But what have critics had to say about it? Broadway World: ★★★★ “Although the source… .. Read more
‘It’s a compelling concept’: SNOWFLAKES – Park Theatre
30th April 2023Park Theatre, London – until 6 May 2023 Content warning: Snowflakes contains themes of violence (including sexual violence) and extremely strong language. We’re partial to a dark and twisty grown-up show so our interest was immediately piqued by the press… .. Read more
‘Pretty essential viewing’: THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO – Touring
29th April 2023Touring – reviewed at The Lowry, Salford Guest reviewer: Matthew North To call The Beekeeper of Aleppo a story for our time would be an understatement. Christy Lefteri’s original novel is the epic, moving tale of a family escaping war-torn Aleppo at… .. Read more
‘Pretty essential viewing’: THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO – Touring
29th April 2023Touring – reviewed at The Lowry, Salford Guest reviewer: Matthew North To call The Beekeeper of Aleppo a story for our time would be an understatement. Christy Lefteri’s original novel is the epic, moving tale of a family escaping war-torn Aleppo at… .. Read more
‘Pretty essential viewing’: THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO – Touring
29th April 2023Touring – reviewed at The Lowry, Salford Guest reviewer: Matthew North To call The Beekeeper of Aleppo a story for our time would be an understatement. Christy Lefteri’s original novel is the epic, moving tale of a family escaping war-torn Aleppo at… .. Read more
‘Pretty essential viewing’: THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO – Touring
29th April 2023Touring – reviewed at The Lowry, Salford Guest reviewer: Matthew North To call The Beekeeper of Aleppo a story for our time would be an understatement. Christy Lefteri’s original novel is the epic, moving tale of a family escaping war-torn Aleppo at… .. Read more
‘You leave it thinking hard’: RETROGRADE – Kiln Theatre ★★★★
29th April 2023Kiln Theatre, London – until 27 May 2023 If we think we suffer from a paranoid cancel-culture, we should note this reminder of mid-1950s America – notably Hollywood – in the McCarthyite witch-hunt against suspected communists. It’s a three-hander by Ryan… .. Read more
‘A razor-sharp satire on all things ableism’: IT’S A MOTHERF**KING PLEASURE – Soho Theatre
28th April 2023Soho Theatre, London – until 13 May 2023 After a surprisingly (to them) successful stint at this year’s Vault Festival, disability-led FlawBored Theatre returns with It’s a Motherf**king Pleasure, their razor-sharp satire on all things ableism. And yes, it is… .. Read more
’An exploration of love & friendship’: JULES & JIM – Jermyn Street Theatre
28th April 2023Jermyn Street Theatre, London – until 27 May 2023 Jules and Jim is an exploration of love and friendship told through the lens of three people living an unconventional lifestyle. Jules (Samuel Collings) is a German poet who meets Frenchman Jim… .. Read more