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‘A joyous celebration of the magic of theatre’: WISE CHILDREN – York Theatre Royal (Online review)

In Comedy, London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz21st April 2020Leave a Comment

Emma Rice’s version of Angela Carter’s last novel is a beautifully bizarre celebration of alternative families.

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‘An absolute triumph’: GYPSY – Manchester ★★★★★

In Manchester, Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews by Kristy Stott8th December 2019Leave a Comment

The Royal Exchange has built a reputation for consistently delivering knockout versions of classic musicals as an alternative to the traditional pantomime. I’m pleased to be able to say that the standard remains just as high this year – Gypsy is an absolute triumph.

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‘Ria Jones’ Mama Rose is an undeniably forceful presence’: GYPSY – Manchester

In Musicals, Opinion, Regional theatre, Reviews by Ian Foster6th December 2019Leave a Comment

Because nothing says Merry Christmas like a stage mum going off the rails! Gypsy offers a different festive treat at Manchester’s Royal Exchange.

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‘An explosion of sheer theatrical joy’: WISE CHILDREN – Touring ★★★★★

In Manchester, Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Kristy Stott1st March 2019Leave a Comment

Wise Children is the ultimate love letter to theatre. Complete with stars, spotlights, showgirls and Shakespeare – this is a spectacle to behold.

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‘A great statement of intent from Emma Rice’: WISE CHILDREN – The Old Vic ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Debbie Gilpin29th October 2018Leave a Comment

Wise Children is a beautifully designed and performed show, that’s faithful to the source material without ever feeling constrained by it – a great statement of intent from Emma Rice.

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‘All human theatrical life is here’: WISE CHILDREN – The Old Vic ★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Johnny Fox24th October 2018Leave a Comment

Now listen carefully’ says the wonderful Gareth Snook, hosting the proceedings as 75-year-old chorus girl Dora Chance in Emma Rice’s Wise Children, ‘or it’s going to be a long evening’.

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‘Feeling a curious disconnection’: WISE CHILDREN – The Old Vic ★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Libby Purves19th October 2018Leave a Comment

Emma Rice’s new residency with The Old Vic opens with her adaptation of the book Wise Children and shares its name with the new company she has founded after the wounding debacle downriver at the Globe.

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NEWS: Full cast announced for world premiere production of Wise Children at the Old Vic & touring

In London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Sticky, Touring by Press Releases29th August 2018Leave a Comment

The Old Vic has announced the cast of Angela Carter’s Wise Children – adapted and directed by Emma Rice – which will have its world premiere at The Old Vic on 17 October 2018, with previews from 8 October, ahead of its UK tour.

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‘You can’t resist this production’s charm’: EUGENIUS! – The Other Palace ★★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Caroline Hanks-Farmer26th February 2018Leave a Comment

The songs are infuriatingly catchy in Eugenius!, they stay with you for days. Its cool cast is energetic and engaging and you can’t resist this production’s charm.

THE BODYGUARD – Touring

In Musicals, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Thom Dibdin1st October 2015Leave a Comment

✭✭✭✭✩ Timeless power:
Half gig, half musical and all theatre, The Bodyguard bursts into town for a fortnight’s residency at the Playhouse, riding shotgun on the back of the blockbuster movie.

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