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‘A modern-day classic about an age-old problem’: SMALL ISLAND – National Theatre (Online review)

In Online shows, Opinion, Reviews by John Chapman24th June 2020Leave a Comment

A terrific and epic play about the Windrush generation: Andrea Levy’s sprawling novel Small Island has been turned into a glorious staged adaptation by writer Helen Edmundson.

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‘A gripping story told really well’: SMALL ISLAND – National Theatre ★★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Rev Stan21st May 2019Leave a Comment

Small Island is an epic story straddling Jamaica and England before, during and after World War II and exploring colonialism, racism, love and identity.

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‘Relevant & fulsomely entertaining’: SMALL ISLAND – National Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz11th May 2019Leave a Comment

The stage version of Andrea Levy’s classic Windrush story is a fun epic that takes ages and ages to warm up.

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‘Breath-takingly powerful & inventive’: SMALL ISLAND – National Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster2nd May 2019Leave a Comment

Andrea Levy’s novel Small Island comes to life most beautifully in this adaptation by Helen Edmundson at the National Theatre.

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GRAIN IN THE BLOOD – Edinburgh

In Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland by Thom Dibdin6th November 2016Leave a Comment

Well performed: Strong performances and notably high production values distinguish Grain In The Blood at Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre, but an initially chilling ambience is not sustained.

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NEWS: Injured Andrew Rothney subbed in James plays

In News, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland, Touring by Thom Dibdin11th February 2016Leave a Comment

James II actor will not return this week: Andrew Rothney, the actor playing James II who sustained an onstage football-related injury on Saturday, has been sidelined for the remaining Edinburgh performances of the James Plays.

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THE JAMES PLAYS – Touring

In News, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland, Touring by Thom Dibdin7th February 2016Leave a Comment

Eighteen months after their first outing, the National Theatre of Scotland’s production of the James Plays trilogy remains a theatrical event worth anybody’s time and money.

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NEWS: Scottish actor rushed to hospital after onstage football injury

In News, Plays, Regional theatre, Scotland, Touring by Thom Dibdin7th February 2016Leave a Comment

The actor playing the title role in James II in the National Theatre of Scotland’s James Plays trilogy was rushed to hospital on Saturday, following an incident during an on-stage football game.

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