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Three Star shows
21 Mar
News
Phil Willmott

THE MISER & STEPPING OUT: Is it worth seeing three star shows?

Three Star shows If you ask most people who work in the theatre they’ll tell you they hate the system whereby shows are allocated a quality rating of 1 – 5 stars. It means audiences make a snap judgement based on the scoring and don’t take time to consider the content of the review and decide for themselves whether they’ll enjoy a production or not.

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Theatre Awards
13 Mar
Theatre Awards
Phil Willmott

There’s Still Time to see These Olivier Award Nominees!

If you enjoy award ceremonies you’ll know they’re even more fun if you know the work nominated and can root for your favourites. I always try to see all the Best Picture nominees for the Oscars and read the short listed novels for the Booker Prize.

Although some of the shows competing for honours have finished there’s still plenty of productions you can enjoy to help you pick your favourite.

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Laurence Olivier Awards
12 Mar
Theatre Awards
Phil Willmott

Our Chief Critic's take on the Olivier Nominations - Part 3

Laurence Olivier Awards The Olivier Awards are seen, rightly or wrongly by the public, as the Oscars of London Theatre. Here's part 3 of the nominations in each category and who I'd like to see pick up the prizes.

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Laurence Olivier Awards
12 Mar
Theatre Awards
Phil Willmott

Our Chief Critic's take on the Olivier Nominations - Part 2

Laurence Olivier Awards The Olivier Awards are seen, rightly or wrongly by the public, as the Oscars of London Theatre. Here's part 2 of the nominations in each category and who I'd like to see pick up the prizes.

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Laurence Olivier Awards
12 Mar
Theatre Awards
Phil Willmott

Our Chief Critic's take on the Olivier Nominations - Part 1

Laurence Olivier Awards The Olivier Awards are seen, rightly or wrongly by the public, at the Oscars of London Theatre. Here's the nominations in each category and who I'd like to see pick up the prizes.

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