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‘Brings back all the magical memories of the tale’: THE LITTLE PRINCE – Omnibus Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Amy Toledano14th December 2019Leave a Comment

The Little Prince is a beautiful show for all ages, with a heart-warming message about friendship and love that will make anyone nostalgic for being a child.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Taste of Honey at Trafalgar Studios

In Features, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Quotes, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon14th December 2019Leave a Comment

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Bijan Sheibani’s production, A Taste Of Honey at the Trafalgar Studios

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‘Another standout is the wonderful choreography’: GUYS & DOLLS – Sheffield ★★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews by Fairy Powered Productions14th December 2019Leave a Comment

Each year I always think Sheffield Theatres can’t excel the previous Christmas production, but once again I have been proved wrong with Guys and Dolls.

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‘Wants for nothing in terms of spectacle or budget’: THE LION KING – Touring ★★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland, Touring by Thom Dibdin13th December 2019Leave a Comment

Visually arresting, the touring production of The Lion King which is booked into the Playhouse until March 2020, wants for nothing in terms of spectacle or budget.

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‘Pushes the comedy to its maximum potential’: FITTER – Soho Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Amy Toledano13th December 2019Leave a Comment

Ell Potter and Mary Higgins return with Fitter, their second devised show to dance their way through a interrogation of masculinity, using almost 50 interviews of cis, transidentifying men.

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‘Fun & clever dark comedy’: TEENAGE DICK – Donmar Warehouse ★★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Rev Stan13th December 2019Leave a Comment

Teenage Dick is one of those play titles you have to be careful mentioning or googling, a bit like Cock at the Royal Court – but it is wholly appropriate for Mike Lew’s play.

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‘Bleak & powerful’: A KIND OF PEOPLE – Royal Court Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster13th December 2019Leave a Comment

Not much festive cheer around at the Royal Court, but plenty of grimly insightful writing in Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti’s A Kind of People.

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‘A mesmerising production’: THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE – National Theatre ★★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Kirsty Herrington13th December 2019Leave a Comment

The stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s 2013 novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane opens at the National Theatre and looks set to be a hit.

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Text of the Day: Philip Pullman on lying

In Features, London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Quotes by Aleks Sierz12th December 2019Leave a Comment

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

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‘Hilarious & unexpectedly relevant tale’: JOAN OF LEEDS – New Diorama Theatre ★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Luca Molinari12th December 2019Leave a Comment

Joan of Leeds is a hilarious and unexpectedly relevant tale of Joan, a 14th century Nun, who fakes her own death in order to escape her convent and break her vow of abstinence to start life anew.

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‘Warm & entertaining production’: THE SNOW QUEEN – Park Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Kirsty Herrington12th December 2019Leave a Comment

While the theatre world is currently excited about the casting of Elsa in Frozen the musical in London next year, the Park Theatre is celebrating the original Snow Queen with its Christmas production.

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‘Sparkling production’: THE BOY FRIEND – Menier Chocolate Factory ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews by Fairy Powered Productions12th December 2019Leave a Comment

Just walking into the theatre and seeing Paul Anderson’s vibrantly coloured set for The Boy Friend chases away the winter blues and transports you to 1920s Riviera in this sparkling production.

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‘Bold, lively & razor sharp from start to finish’: CYRANO DE BERGERAC – West End ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon12th December 2019Leave a Comment

Jamie Lloyd’s stripped back but immensely enjoyable production of Cyrano de Bergerac highlights the power of language thanks to Martin Crimp’s engaging adaptation.

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‘A powerful comment on the flimsy whims of political allegiance’: UBU!: A SINGALONG SATIRE – Touring

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Laura Kressly11th December 2019Leave a Comment

With the stalls audience standing and the performers clamouring through the crowd and onto the stage, Kneehigh’s staging of Ubu! evokes a gig, a party and a political rally all in one.

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‘A standout evening of entertainment’: THRILLER LIVE – West End ★★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Jonathan Baz11th December 2019Leave a Comment

For the run up to Christmas, Peter Andre takes over the leading performance in Gary Lloyd’s Thriller Live.

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‘A fantastic piece of theatre’: SUPERSTAR – Southwark Playhouse ★★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Amy Toledano11th December 2019Leave a Comment

Superstar is a fantastic piece of theatre that is completely honest and paints a very realistic image of what it is to grow up in a house of over-achievers.

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‘A dazzling triumph’: CYRANO DE BERGERAC – West End

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Aleks Sierz11th December 2019Leave a Comment

James McAvoy triumphs in Martin Crimp’s magnificent makeover of the French classic Cyrano de Bergerac: a jaw-dropping success.

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’Leaves audiences with lots to ponder’: LITTLE MISS BURDEN – Bunker Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Luca Molinari10th December 2019Leave a Comment

Little Miss Burden is a heart-warming but simultaneously heart-wrenching play highlighting the reality faced by many people with disabilities.

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‘Vibrant, lively & lucid’: ESCAPE FROM PLANET TRASH – Pleasance Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Amy Toledano10th December 2019Leave a Comment

Set in a dystopian future, Escape From Planet Trash is a campy, music filled extravaganza with a lighthearted self awareness, in which two space explorers embark on a mission to save Planet Trash from an incoming solar flare, ultimately getting more than they bargained for.

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‘The two central performances are compelling’: RAVENS: SPASSKY VS FISCHER – Hampstead Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz10th December 2019Leave a Comment

Ravens: Spassky Vs Fischer, an intriguing documentary drama about the chess match of the century, gets bogged down in its final half hour.

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Recent articles

  • ‘Brings back all the magical memories of the tale’: THE LITTLE PRINCE – Omnibus Theatre ★★★★
  • REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Taste of Honey at Trafalgar Studios
  • ‘Another standout is the wonderful choreography’: GUYS & DOLLS – Sheffield ★★★★★
  • ‘Wants for nothing in terms of spectacle or budget’: THE LION KING – Touring ★★★★
  • ‘Pushes the comedy to its maximum potential’: FITTER – Soho Theatre ★★★★
  • ‘Fun & clever dark comedy’: TEENAGE DICK – Donmar Warehouse ★★★★★
  • ‘Bleak & powerful’: A KIND OF PEOPLE – Royal Court Theatre
  • ‘A mesmerising production’: THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE – National Theatre ★★★★★
  • Text of the Day: Philip Pullman on lying
  • ‘Hilarious & unexpectedly relevant tale’: JOAN OF LEEDS – New Diorama Theatre ★★★

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