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Sh!t-faced Shakespeare brings accessible Much Ado About Nothing to London – review

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We’ll say this right away – this production of Much Ado About Nothing is rather unconventional, and definitely not one for Shakespeare purists. But that’s not the point – while the story at its core is still recognisably the bard’s comedy, it’s been changed in such a way that it will be accessible to the average punter looking for a fun evening of entertainment as opposed to a traditional rendition. Sh!t-faced Shakespeare have been around for some time, but for those unfamiliar with the concept, they’re a troupe of professional…

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Revival of Crazy For You is enjoyable froth with spectacular song and dance numbers – review

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It may feel old, but Crazy For You is a surprisingly new musical. Based on George and Ira Gershwin’s 1930 show Girl Crazy, and drawing additional songs from the brothers’ back catalogue, Ken Ludwig’s book is actually from 1992. This revival – first seen last summer at the Chichester Festival Theatre – is directed by Susan Stroman, who choreographed the original Broadway production some 30 years ago. In the lead role is Charlie Stemp (most recently on the West End as Bert in Mary Poppins) as Bobby; opposite is Carly…

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Will Young hits the right notes in delicate study of grief Song From Far Away – review

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We’ve seen Will Young on the stage twice before, in the musicals Cabaret and Strictly Ballroom. Song From Far Away is something altogether different; for starters it’s a play, not a musical, although there are a few snippets of singing. It’s a slight show – clocking in at just 80 minutes, it’s a monologue from Will, playing the character of Willem, a gay man in his 30s living in Manhattan who receives the news that his brother has died suddenly and unexpectedly. What unfolds is a delicate study of grief,…

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Accidental Death of an Anarchist is a rollercoaster of a comedy with a serious message – review

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First impressions count, and when Accidental Death of an Anarchist began, we weren’t sure we were going to enjoy it. This is an absolute rollercoaster of a comedy – the pace is relentless, with quick-fire exchanges and unexpected twists and turns as the story is set up. The humour, at least initially, is pretty firmly in the slapstick, silly, farcical camp – which we find tolerable in small doses, but we weren’t convinced on the prospect of a whole evening of it. Perseverance is rewarded, however; the jokes become smarter…

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All-Male production of The Mikado is a camp comedic delight – review

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We’ve been to check out a couple of Sasha Regan’s all-male productions of Gilbert and Sullivan before – we caught The Pirates of Penzance back in 2020 and HMS Pinafore last year. It’s always a delight to return to Wilton’s Music Hall in London – this cosy venue has a wonderful acoustic and makes for an enjoyably intimate experience. It’s a fairly simple production – the music is largely provided by a piano (musical director Anto Buckley is on the keys) although some of the actors add additional instrumentation from the…

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Bleak Expectations is a cosy evening of easy entertainment – review

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For those unfamiliar with the premise, Bleak Expectations is a BBC Radio 4 comedy series, written by Mark Evans, which is a spoof the works of Charles Dickens. A stage adaptation premiered at the Watermill Theatre last year and it has now opened on London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre, under the direction of Caroline Leslie. A number of guest stars are set to play the role of the narrator during the run – on press night we had Sally Phillips, with the role variously being filled by the…

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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a fun and inclusive revival – review

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We were intrigued to see How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying – it’s a show we’ve not reviewed before, but it has an impressive resumé. With music and lyrics by Frank Loesser (Guys and Dolls), the original 1961 Broadway production picked up seven Tony Awards and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It rarely plays in London and hasn’t had a major revival anywhere for a number of years now, so when we saw a production was to open at the intimate Southwark Playhouse we knew we needed…

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Creative team behind premiere of new Brokeback Mountain play discuss the show in new interview

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We’re super excited for the world premiere of Brokeback Mountain, the stage adaptation of Annie Proulx’s novel, which is currently in previews at London’s @sohoplace theatre and is due to have its official opening night later this week. Many will be familiar with the 2005 stage adaptation – this new version will star Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in the lead roles, with singer Eddi Reader performing the songs. Ahead of its theatrical release we caught up with the creative team behind the production to find out more about what’s…

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Sam Mendes directs Mark Gatiss and Johnny Flynn in fierce new play The Motive and the Cue – review

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On paper, The Motive and the Cue sounds like it has all the makings of something truly incredible. Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Skyfall) directs an impressive cast including Mark Gatiss and Johnny Flynn, in a new play by Jack Thorne (whose Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been a runaway success on both the West End and Broadway). It’s a fierce and funny new drama concerning Sir John Gielgud’s 1964 Broadway production of Hamlet in which he cast Richard Burton in the lead role – at a time when…

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Dixon and Daughters is an engaging new show which tells an important story – review

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Dixon and Daughters, a powerful new play by Deborah Bruce, has finally made its way to the stage at the National Theatre following a Covid-related delay. It’s an interesting, if at times difficult and unsettling, watch; while occasionally veering in the direction of comedy or drama, this is very much a story about domestic abuse, alongside trauma and grief. We’re introduced to matriarch figure Mary (Brid Brennan), who has returned from prison after she seemingly lied in court to protect her now-deceased husband. Two days in this family’s lives are…

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