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‘A striking play about a most striking woman’: PAYNE – The Stars Are Fire – Jack Studio Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster6th February 2022Leave a Comment

I may still not know what a variable star is but Cecilia Payne did and that’s what matters.

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‘Illuminates the struggle to pursue an almighty artistic vision’: HOLST – The Music in the Spheres – Jack Studio Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster27th January 2022Leave a Comment

Arrows & Traps return to live performance in customary ambitious style with Holst – The Music In The Spheres at the Brockley Jack Theatre.

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‘Investigating the world of theatre & film creatively & inventively’: TALKING GODS FESTIVAL – Arrows & Traps (Online review)

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster11th April 2021Leave a Comment

Talking Gods sees Arrows & Traps move online with a creative hybrid of theatre and film hoiking Ancient Greek mythology into the modern age.

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‘Moving & sympathetic portrayal of a complex man’: CHAPLIN: BIRTH OF A TRAMP – Brockley Jack Studio Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Shanine Salmon16th February 2020Leave a Comment

Chaplin: Birth of a Tramp is a sensitive and interesting take on Chaplin, looking at the artist behind the art and continues to showcase Arrows and Traps as a innovative company.

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‘Incredible sensitivity & intelligence’: CHAPLIN: BIRTH OF A TRAMP – Brockley Jack Studio Theatre ★★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Fairy Powered Productions10th February 2020Leave a Comment

Chaplin: Birth of a Tramp is an enthralling and emotive production with an unforgettable central performance – another unmissable show from Arrows & Traps.

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‘Performances hit the mark from top to bottom’: THE STRANGE CASE OF JEKYLL & HYDE – Brockley Jack Studio Theatre & Touring

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster12th September 2019Leave a Comment

Arrows & Traps’ queer noir take on The Strange Case of Jekyll & Hyde is a contemporary adaptation that speaks to the ages at the Brockley Jack Theatre.

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‘Bio that turns into something far more intriguing’: TARO – Brockley Jack Studio Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster3rd February 2019Leave a Comment

If Taro is to be Arrows & Traps’ final production, then it’s a hell of a high note to go out on. Bringing together so much of what has made them an enjoyable and enlightening company to follow.

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‘Has much to say about sexual politics’: GENTLEMAN JACK – Brockley Jack Studio Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Michael Davis25th January 2019Leave a Comment

Written and directed by Ross McGregor, Gentleman Jack looks at the truth behind a woman who was a pioneer in entrepreneurship, mountaineering and in some ways ‘a modern lesbian’.

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‘An illuminating work of biography’: GENTLEMAN JACK – Brockley Jack Studio Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster21st January 2019Leave a Comment

it is pleasing to see that Ross McGregor’s new play Gentleman Jack respects its subject enough to give a full picture of their life.

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‘As enlightening as it is entertaining’: GENTLEMAN JACK – Brockley Jack Studio Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Liz Dyer20th January 2019Leave a Comment

Gentleman Jack shines a light not only on Anne Lister’s life and legacy as both a woman and a lesbian, but also on the rigid 19th century attitudes that she set out to challenge.

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