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Oberon K. A. Adjepong and Joplin Sibtain in Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train at the Young Vic. Photo by Johan Persson
21 Feb
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Review: JESUS HOPPED THE “A” TRAIN at The Young Vic Theatre

Until the end of March, the Young Vic’s main house plays host to JESUS HOPPED THE “A” TRAIN - Stephen Adly Guirgis’ darkly comedic tale set in the bowels of the American justice system where one man’s redemption is another’s damnation.

Oberon K. A. Adjepong and Joplin Sibtain in Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train at the Young Vic. Photo by Johan PerssonOberon K. A. Adjepong and Joplin Sibtain in Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train at the Young Vic. Photo by Johan Persson

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Pinter 5
02 Jan
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Review: PINTER 5 at the Harold Pinter Theatre

Pinter 5 Harold Pinter’s friend, colleague and fellow playwright Patrick Marber (Closer) directs the 5th instalment of “Pinter at the Pinter” which runs until 26th January.

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The Inheritance - Part II
02 Jan
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Our Critic Stuart King's Theatre top 10 of 2018

The Inheritance - Part IIAs 2018 prepared to shuffle off its mortal coil, I sat musing on the state of the London theatre scene over the past 12 months and found plenty to praise - even with the ever-looming doom and gloom of Brexit and increasing xenophobia (both of which, perhaps unsurprisingly managed to find their way into productions). Much new writing was enjoyed by audiences around the capital, despite the seemingly prohibitive economic realities of producing and staging new work.

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Nine Night - Trafalgar Studios
05 Dec
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Review: NINE NIGHT at the Trafalgar Studios

Nine Night - Trafalgar Studios The National Theatre’s production of Natasha Gordon’s debut play NINE NIGHT, made a welcome transfer to Trafalgar Studios this week.

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Summer & Smoke
22 Nov
New Shows
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Preview Report: SUMMER AND SMOKE at the Duke of York’s Theatre

The Almeida’s acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams’ SUMMER AND SMOKE has transferred this week to the Duke of York’s Theatre for a limited West End season.

Summer & SmokeMatthew Needham (John) and Patsy Ferran (Alma) in Summer & Smoke.

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