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Orla O'Loughlin's sensitive direction and Paul Meller's uncluttered design guides us through the need for love. Yes, some strands are left loose, but a terrific ensemble, (so good no one should be singled out), and a deeply moving conclusion underlines the milk of human kindne…
Paul T Davies
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This is a warm, informative, lovely show, and you would do well to spend an hour at the baths!
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Alun Saunder's beautiful script is not just bilingual, he also explores street language and bravado. Excellent direction and movement and a wonderful karaoke…
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Easy, very funny, but ultimately underwhelming, Steel Magnolias is perhaps best left to the admirers of the film.
Sophie Adnitt
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They are not afraid to be cheesy and corny, and fans of the buff male body will not be disappointed as they build to a satisfying climax (Sorry!)
Paul T Davies
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If you're looking for subtlety look elsewhere. This is high camp influenced by Carry On, and no cultural stereotype is under exploited, and the show is all t…
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FLASH SALE - Book tickets for American Idiot at the Arts Theatre London by 15 August and save up to 69%.
Douglas Mayo
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Although by the end of the piece I wanted to cuddle Uncle Napier, I didn’t feel the need to squeeze. Whether the play is liked or not, a promise has been kep…
Alexa Terry
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You can hear Sheridan's personality in this recording, this is no sterile studio recording, you can hear her smile and the comedy of the show comes across in…
Douglas Mayo
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There's a lot to recommend Heart Of Winter, I can't wait to hear more of Connor and Buddle, with new writing talent like this, I am confident there are brill…
Douglas Mayo
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Matthew Cullum’s direction allows imaginations to run wild, a shopping trolley becomes a horse, a spade a fish, a bugle a pistol, without ever sacrificing th…
Paul T Davies
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Close To You is a stunning recording that takes me back to what for me was a very special night in the theatre. I daresay it will be played with frightening …
Douglas Mayo
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Despite its moments of clumsiness, this is a well-designed and finely acted production, and is worth a trip for the atmospheric venue alone. An interesting a…
Sophie Adnitt
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