UK Reviews

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The Merchant of Venice

I was completely bowled over by the new production of The Merchant of Venice at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon that is soon going on tour and...
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Expect ferocious humour and acting grounded in raw truthfulness in this Young Vic production of Kimber Lee’s Untitled F*ck M*ss S*gon Play. This on...
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Lorenzo

Ben Target is a well regarded comedian who has won various awards for his unique brand of alternative humour. In 2020 he took time out to act as carer...
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The Standard Short Long Drop

One of the luxuries of reviewing in London is that shows that have enjoyed success in Edinburgh over the summer often receive a follow-up run in Londo...
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Das Rheingold

A new Ring Cycle at Covent Garden is bound to be big news. A production that is planned by Barrie Kosky, the most creative and controversial director ...
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Murder in the Dark

I found this play enjoyable, entertaining, at times quite disturbing and ultimately thought-provoking. That is just about all that I should tell you b...
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La Forza del Destino

La Forza del Destino is a Verdi masterpiece. Extraordinary melodies, extreme emotions, violence, confrontation, challenging main roles, and great chor...
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The Little Big Things

Nica Burns, the Queen of Soho Place, has done it again, in presenting another first in her shiny new theatre: a completely new musical, by a completel...
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Strangers in Between

This play was first produced in 2005 in Sydney and has since travelled far and wide. Part of its success lies in the funny, authentic banter of much o...