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Text of the Day: Pity

In Features, London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Quotes by Aleks Sierz31st July 2018Leave a Comment

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

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‘Entertaining & often ludicrous pandemonium’: PITY – Royal Court Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Laura Kressly25th July 2018Leave a Comment

Walking into the Royal Court to see Rory Mullarkey’s new show Pity, one is welcomed by a full brass band, a working ice-cream stand and a heck of a lot of colour. The energy in the room is buzzing but has a slight edge.

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‘Tragedy goes hand-in-hand with farce’: PITY – Royal Court Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz25th July 2018Leave a Comment

Now, on the main stage at the Royal Court Theatre, Rory Mullarkey’s leftfield fantasy, Pity, offers a surreal state-of-the-world account of our society, and of its discombobulations.

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‘It’s all so relentless and random’: PITY – Royal Court Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster23rd July 2018Leave a Comment

As strong as the cast is (Abraham Popoola and Siobhán McSweeney stand out), the hyperactive knowing style in which they deliver Pity also grates.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Pity at the Royal Court Theatre

In London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon21st July 2018Leave a Comment

Sam Pritchard directs Rory Mullarkey’s latest play Pity for the Royal Court Theatre. Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews here.

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‘Assured, fresh & modern interpretation’: THE CHERRY ORCHARD – Manchester

In Manchester, Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews by Liz Dyer4th May 2018Leave a Comment

With this production of The Cherry Orchard, the Royal Exchange once again takes an important classic and makes it wonderfully accessible and relevant to the modern age. It is highly recommended.

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‘It is one of the best staging’s BOV has produced in the past few years’: THE CHERRY ORCHARD – Bristol ★★★★★

In Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Kris Hallett12th March 2018Leave a Comment

This Cherry Orchard is a production that showcases Michael Boyd, his ensemble, Chekhov and Bristol Old Vic at its very best. I love the theatre when it’s this good.

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Royal Court announces 10 premieres as part of 2018 season and reopening of Samuel French Bookshop in foyer

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

The new Royal Court season, announced today includes a total of tene world premieres – among them works by Mark Ravenhill, Debbie Tucker Green and Anthony Neilson, plus actress Ellie Kendrick’s writing debut.

Royal Court announces 10 premieres as part of 2018 season and reopening of Samuel French Bookshop in foyer

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

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SAINT GEORGE & THE DRAGON – National Theatre ★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Olivia Mitchell16th November 2017Leave a Comment

The National Theatre’s current production of Saint George and the Dragon is a modern and ambitious twist on the traditional folk tale of Saint George the dragon-slayer. Described as “a folk tale for an uneasy nation” this production time travels from the medieval times all the way to the current day.

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