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The show's score is one that you want - you need - to revisit again and again. Till and his collaborators are such major talents that there isn't a single line, phrase or bar that doesn't repay repeated hearing. Quite honestly, it's a breath-taking achievement.
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While the musical inevitably simplifies complex issues, it seamlessly integrates some of the debate about Britain’s attitudes towards refugees and asylum see…
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Directed by Claire Coaché, Scorched is a powerful play that captures the horror of war and the disorientation of dementia.
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It starts slowly but, through the strength of Llewelyn-Williams' performance and writing, you are soon gripped by his tale as it builds in excitement, mixing…
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The Trial is an intense and thought-provoking evening, giving a fresh perspective on one of Kafka’s most famous works. An intriguing play in an excellent the…
Danny Coleman-Cooke
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In this beautiful, innovative production of the play, the script is abridged and the audience promenade and it’s played by a terrific ensemble who convince w…
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But the message this work has to speak to us is not going to be dismissed: in an era when the management of the world by politicians is so signally lacking i…
Julian Eaves
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The show runs for just under 90 minutes with a brief interval and had the attention of children throughout. Lots of audience response was called for and the …
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Late night, in a dank cellar, this show might find the right atmosphere. As it is, it's far too safe, and seems a strange choice for the fringe.
Paul T Davies
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This is a story well worth telling; one of the most hushed up disasters in Anglo-American history. It has been turned into a touching and entertaining play, …
Danny Coleman-Cooke
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For a 10 week trial, this production of Groundhog Day is as good or better than many shows I have seen this year. A West-end transfer must surely be on the c…
Douglas Mayo
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The genius of this work is that it opens up to us what is really great about the writer: his vision of humanity, his craft as a composer of lyrical epics of …
Julian Eaves
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A packed venue of all ages, from young children to grandparents, loved it. Be quick in booking as this is one hot ticket, and fall in love with theatre again!
Paul T Davies
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On the plus side, the cast are very good, and the damaging side of their partying is played very well. I liked the confrontational nature of the script, and …
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With a script and score this good, with such a robustly simple and flexible and clear set-up and artists of such sterling quality, this was like being at a r…
Julian Eaves
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