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‘There’s no denying the play’s relevance’: THE PHLEBOTOMIST – Hampstead Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz28th March 2019Leave a Comment

Ella Road’s resonant new play about genetics, The Phlebotomist, is mostly well-written and gets an exciting staging.

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‘Sharp & hectic production gives the story a real zing’: COUGAR – Orange Tree Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz8th February 2019Leave a Comment

Cougar, a new two-hander about an older woman and a younger man is a bit sketchy, but its theatre form is thrilling.

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‘Resolutely stays grounded’: THE BORROWERS – Bristol ★★★

In Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews by Kris Hallett20th December 2018Leave a Comment

Tobacco Factory Theatres have well served Bristol festive audiences over the years, including one bona fide theatrical masterpiece in Sally Cookson’s Olivier Award-winning Cinderella. Alas, not every show can have Cookson and not every show can fly, and so it proves with The Borrowers, which resolutely stays grounded.

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‘Makes its political points deftly & unobtrusively’: AN ADVENTURE – Bush Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz19th September 2018Leave a Comment

For his last show at the Bush, Madani Younis has chosen a project close to his heart, Vinay Patel’s An Adventure, an epic reading of one Asian family’s global migration story.

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‘Madani Younis’ production of this thrilling play is a joy’: LEAVE TAKING – Bush Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz3rd June 2018Leave a Comment

With its great mix of pointed exchanges, convincing plotting, relevant issues, sense of learning from experience and emotional integrity, this is a brilliant production of a truly wonderful play.

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‘Christou’s debut is thrilling in its aplomb’: YOUS TWO – Hampstead Theatre

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

Parenthood can be both empowering and fragile and Georgia Christou’s debut Yous Two at the Hampstead Theatre is thrilling for its potential. Definitely a name to watch.

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KING LEAR – Shakespeare’s Globe

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Helen McWilliams19th August 2017Leave a Comment

Characterisation from each member of the cast felt natural, beautifully synchronised and there’s a strong sense of unity amongst the ensemble – even when characters’ paths are divided.

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LOW LEVEL PANIC – Orange Tree Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz23rd February 2017Leave a Comment

The late Clare McIntyre’s Low Level Panic has a great title for a 1980s feminist drama. In three words she presents the emotional landscape of her play: uncertain, edgy, angsty.

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GIRLS – Soho Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz30th September 2016Leave a Comment

New captive drama is well-written in a symbolic vein that helps to humanise the story behind the headlines.

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DIARY OF A MADMAN – Gate Theatre

In Comedy, Edinburgh Festival, London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz7th September 2016Leave a Comment

Scottish Gogol adaptation is a thrillingly contemporary account of damaged masculinity and national identity.

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