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‘Hytner has envisaged both stories with considerable care’: THE SHRINE / BED AMONG THE LENTILS – Bridge Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Maryam Philpott15th September 2020Leave a Comment

The Bridge Theatre’s most savvy decision is in teaming The Shrine with Bed Among the Lentils, placing together two of our finest actors who effortless and regularly transition between stage and screen – Monica Dolan and Lesley Manville.

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‘For sheer technical theatrical genius, it’s in a class of its own’: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY – West End ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Jonathan Baz25th May 2019Leave a Comment

Notwithstanding its flawed message, in these times of unparalleled political polarisation The Lehman Trilogy will be lapped up by eager audiences. And for sheer technical theatrical genius, the play is in a class of its own.

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‘There is no shortage of charm on display’: LOCAL HERO – Edinburgh ★★★

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland, Touring by Thom Dibdin26th March 2019Leave a Comment

Local Hero, the Lyceum’s co-production with the Old Vic, has the authenticity and drive one would expect considering the source material, but fails to add much that is new.

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‘One of the best theatre experiences of the entire year’: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY – National Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz21st July 2018Leave a Comment

The clarity and resonance of the writing turns the tale into art, and the quality of direction, design and, above all, the magnificence of the acting, make this one of the best theatre experiences of the entire year.

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‘An intelligent look behind the scenes of the American Dream’: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY – National Theatre ★★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Jonathan Baz16th July 2018Leave a Comment

The Lehman Trilogy is an intelligent look behind the scenes of the American Dream and the smoke and mirrors of the corporate world, brought to light by Mendes’ astute direction and a stellar cast.

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‘A rare & beautifully-made theatrical triumph’: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY – National Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Maryam Philpott13th July 2018Leave a Comment

The Lehman Trilogy is a substantial achievement, a beautifully balanced depiction of the role of one family in a much wider history of America.

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‘Really roars’: THE GREAT WAVE – National Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz22nd March 2018Leave a Comment

Based on the eye-opening true stories of Japanese people abducted by the North Korean regime, in order for them to train spies and saboteurs, Great Wave expresses thrilling feelings of loss, guilt and partial redemption. The Great Wave really roars.

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UGLY LIES THE BONE – National

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz5th March 2017Leave a Comment

Theatre increasingly uses digital delights to enhance audience enjoyment. And you can easily see why.

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OIL – Almeida Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz18th October 2016Leave a Comment

New epic about mothers and daughters in the age of oil is wonderfully ambitious, but deeply unhistorical.

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Rambert Dance Company: A Linha Curva plus other works

In Dance, Manchester, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Kristy Stott29th September 2016Leave a Comment

Now in their 90th year, Rambert continue to lead the dance world with their exhilarating and innovative dance works. Back in 1966, the company changed their artistic focus from classical to contemporary.

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