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After The Cuts – Raw Material 4****
August 17, 2018 | one4review
It is June 2042, but everything looks the same. James sits on his scruffy sofa and tells us this is a story of ‘needs must.’ His wife Aggie, the love his life, is ill in a the post NHS era. … Read More
Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show – Hambledon Productions 5*****
August 16, 2018 | one4review
I went to this show with an element of trepidation, having been to a number of nostalgia shows based on the comedy stars of the 70s and 80s, some have worked well, others haven’t, but “Just Like That” at the … Read More
Maz and Bricks – Fishamble 4****
August 16, 2018 | one4review 1
This play by Eva O’Connor is a joyful and tearful experience as we follow Maz on a mission to join a pro abortion march in Dublin following the tragic death of a young pregnant woman. On her way to join … Read More
Trojan Horse – LUNG – 5*****
August 16, 2018 | one4review
Lung Theatre Group bring us this drama based on Operation Trojan Horse, the suspected attempt by teachers and governors to introduce an Islamist agenda in Birmingham schools. At the time, Government and press made an example of the Birmingham education … Read More
Unsung – SKaGeN/KVS 4****
August 16, 2018 | one4review
If you like a bit of schadenfreunde, then this one man play starring Valentijn Dhaenens is just for you. Incorporating traits of past and present politicians we meet our anti hero who walks onto the stage and begins a political … Read More
Class – Abbey Theatre 5*****
August 15, 2018 | one4review
David Horan and Iseult Golden’s play is an entertaining study of preconceptions and how wrong and destructive they can be. The play is set in a classroom where school teacher Mr McCafferty has requested a meeting with Donna and Brian, … Read More
The Approach – Landmark Production 4****
August 15, 2018 | one4review
3 friends – Cora and sisters Anna and Deidre – meet in a café over a period of years. Each conversation harks back to innocent times, regrets and current lovers (or lack of). The dialogue meanders along with flashes of … Read More
Fallen Fruit – Two Destination Language 4****
August 15, 2018 | one4review
Katherina Radeva’s play looks back to life in Bulgaria in the times before the fall of the Berlin Wall. In 1989, Katherina was seven years old and she paints a vivid picture of a girl who had everything that she … Read More
Courtroom Play: A Courtroom Play 5*****
August 13, 2018 | one4review
I really enjoy Chekhov’s Bear, and this play has the same sort of feel: gently preposterous premise, characters you immediately care about, and a script that straddles the line of credulity. For the production itself, the set is relatively minimal, … Read More
Westminster Hour – Andy Paterson 4****
August 13, 2018 | one4review
A new and very topical play by Andy Paterson at Sweet Novotel about politicians and sleaze, which does not even mention the word Brexit once! The action takes place in the evening following the passing of a new law by … Read More
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