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REVIEW: Birdsong, Alexandra Palace ⭐⭐⭐
“I’m sure we all have our stories” “I’m sure we all have our stories” Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff, Birdsong is the stage version of Sebastian Faulks’s epic World War I novel of the same name, which follows Stephen Wraysford (played on stage by James Elder), whose life we see before, during and after the war.…
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REVIEW: Richard II at The Bridge Theatre ⭐⭐⭐
“Be ruled by me” Richard II marks the return of Nicholas Hytner directing Shakespeare at the Bridge Theatre, this time with Jonathan Bailey taking on the role of the titular king in the tragic history play. This particular production brings Shakespeare’s work into the modern world, with an atmosphere that I would describe as a…
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REVIEW: Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a fan of the works of Jane Austen, must be in want of a new adaptation. Since its first publication in 1813 there have been hundreds – if not thousands – of adaptations of Pride & Prejudice. From the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies film to the Lizzie…
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INTERVIEW: Charlie Ives on Hold On To Your Butts
“I get the absolute best of all worlds because I’m in the show, but I also get to watch the entire show from the side and be part audience, part performer.” After a successful run at the Arcola Theatre, Hold On To Your Butts is now roaring across the UK, including a week at the…
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REVIEW: The Shark is Broken, Richmond Theatre ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Bruce is dead.” If you grew up terrified of sharks because of Steven Spielberg’s thriller film Jaws, you may have to close your eyes for the first few minutes of this play as the infamous theme composed by John Williams begins to play. But, have no fear – as we quickly find out, there is…
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REVIEW: Monopoly Tea Tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐
As someone who has never played Monopoly, I found myself strangely interested in the Monopoly Tea Tour, a collaboration between Brigit’s Bakery and Monopoly LIFESIZED that brings passengers into the world of Monopoly through the streets of London while allowing them to have an afternoon tea experience on an old-fashioned bus. At the tour’s departure…
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INTERVIEW: James Regal and Willow Star on LOLyamorous
“In that room, we all bond through sharing our romantic failures so, even if you don’t walk away with a new love interest, hopefully you feel less alone” How would you feel if your first date was part of a comedy show? Well, you might be able to find out! This Valentine’s Day, 14 February,…
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REVIEW: Second Best ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Funny how love makes itself known” Walking into Riverside Studios for Second Best, audience members are greeted by an all-white stage with a range of props and set pieces scattered across the stage – a small television, a hospital bed built into the wall, two shelves of crisps, empty frames, and even Asa Butterfield himself…
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REVIEW – Taskmaster: The Experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“He’s sitting under a tree, thinking of tasks and shit.” – Jamali Maddix, Taskmaster Season 11, Episode 6: “Absolute Casserole” Have you ever wanted to be the star of your favourite game show? Well, if Taskmaster is your favourite gameshow, then now is your chance. Taskmaster: The Live Experience allows audience members to participate in…
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