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’An acute emotional punch’: LIVING NEWSPAPER: A COUNTER NARRATIVE – Royal Court Theatre (Online review)

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz23rd December 2020Leave a Comment

The promise of being “urgent, responsive and fast” may not always be achieved, but at its very best the Royal Court’s Living Newspaper: A Counter Narrative is both pertinent and full of joyous energy.

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‘An effortless watch’: SHIELDERS / THREE KINGS (Online review)

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland by John Chapman7th September 2020Leave a Comment

John Chapman ties up a few loose ends by catching up with short play/film Shielders as part of the Traverse Theatre Festival and the live stream of Stephen Beresford’s play Three Kings, starring Andrew Scott and streamed from The Old Vic.

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Visual & audio treats from the Traverse Festival

In Edinburgh Festival, Online shows, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland by Thom Dibdin30th August 2020Leave a Comment

There is some very promising writing talent on show in the Traverse Festival, and it is done justice both by the standard of performance and production from the venue.

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NEWS: Jennifer Lunn wins The Popcorn Writing Award 2020 as famous faces film extracts from finalists’ plays

In Awards, Edinburgh Festival, Native, News, Plays, Quotes by Press Releases27th August 2020

Jennifer Lunn has been awarded the The Popcorn Writing Award 2020 for her play Es and Flo, and receives a cash prize of £2,500.

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‘There is not a dud piece in the pack’: THE GREATEST WEALTH – Old Vic (Online review)

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Reviews by John Chapman18th August 2020Leave a Comment

The series of monologues under the collective title The Greatest Wealth was first performed at The Old Vic Theatre in 2018 as part of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the NHS.

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‘Theatre is rarely so forceful or so urgent’: THE PROTEST – Bush Theatre

In Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz19th June 2020Leave a Comment

This venue’s urgent response to the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter campaign is powerfully realised.

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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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‘Packed with warmth & humour’: LITTLE MISS BURDEN – Bunker Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Stephanie Ressort8th December 2019Leave a Comment

Little Miss Burden fizzes with energy and charm. With this powerful piece of new writing, Matilda Ibini fuses the colloquial and poetic, with modern cultural references to create a moving, grounded and honest piece about growing up black, female and with a disability in modern London.

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NEWS: Chris Sonnex announces Bunker Theatre autumn season

In London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Quotes by Press Releases20th June 2019

Following the success of his first season at The Bunker, artistic director Chris Sonnex’s new season cements his vision for the theatre, representing and sharing the stories of its community.

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‘Reminding us of how much we stand to lose’: THE GREATEST WEALTH – The Old Vic

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster2nd July 2018Leave a Comment

Paying tribute to the NHS in its 70th year, the specially-commissioned monologues of The Greatest Wealth made for a great night at the Old Vic.

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NEWS: Casting for Old Vic’s series of monologues celebrating the NHS includes Art Malik, Meera Syal & Jade Anouka

In London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Quotes by Press Releases13th June 2018Leave a Comment

The Old Vic has announced casting for The Greatest Wealth, curated by Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Adrian Lester to celebrate 70 years of the National Health Service.

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Women Centre Stage: Power Play Festival – PRIDE & Prejudice

In Festivals, London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster22nd November 2016Leave a Comment

The middle session of Women Centre Stage: Power Play Festival saw our first trip into the Hampstead’s main house for PRIDE and Prejudice.

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