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Here Comes J Edgar! Review – King’s Head Theatre
AMUSING AND CHARMING, BUT LACKING THE STAR QUALITY NEEDED FOR A HISTORICAL MUSICAL Harry Shearer and Tom Leopold’s comedy musical Here Comes J Edgar! is a glorious romp that follows…
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The Handlebards: Macbeth Review – The Charterhouse
SHAKESPEARE WITH STYLE, SPEED AND SERIOUS LAUGHS Let's be honest. When you think of Macbeth, you think of tragedy, ambition, murder, and a whole lot of guilt. You do not…
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Firebird Review – Southwark Playhouse Borough
"LIKE GROOMING ITSELF, THE PLAY DOESN'T ARRIVE AT ONCE. IT INCHES FORWARD, PATIENTLY GAINING OUR TRUST BEFORE TIGHTENING ITS GRIP" Firebird, written by Phil Davies and revived by Marlie Haco…
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Hit Machine Review – Soho Theatre
A TREAT TO BE IN THE PRESENCE OF SUCH IMPRESSIVE, ICONIC PERFORMERS Written by Jonathan Caren and directed by Daniel Bailey, Hit Machine is a tale of two brothers, Wes…
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Circle Mirror Transformation Review – Tower Theatre
AN INTIMATE SPACE THAT TRULY MAKES YOU FEEL PART OF THE RAG-TAG GROUP OF CHARACTERS Five people come together at a community centre’s acting workshop. Over six weeks, how do…
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The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Full Moon Review
GLITZ, GLAM AND A WHOLE LOT OF CAMP Drag Queens. Cabaret. Over the top costumes. A soundtrack of songs I can sing along to… All things I love, which meant…
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The Handlebards: As You Like It Review – Royal Hospital Chelsea
THE CAST OZZED TALENT; THEIR CAMARADERIE AND CHEMISTRY WAS GENUINELY ENJOYABLE TO WATCH Home of the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show, the Royal Hospital Chelsea makes a fitting stage for Shakespeare’s…
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Twelfth Night: A Nonsensical Medieval Romp Review – Actors’ Church
AN INVENTIVE AND ENTERTAINING PRODUCTION THAT REALLY FOUND ITS STRIDE AFTER THE INTERVAL On a summer evening, there are few more inviting places to watch Shakespeare than the lush green…