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tamsin greig the deep blue sea london
13 May
Reviews
Shehrazade Zafar-Arif

Review: THE DEEP BLUE SEA at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Lindsey Posner’s revival of Terence Rattigan’s 1911 classic, The Deep Blue Sea, is a bleak exploration of obsession and despair in the aftermath of an affair. The story drags on ever so slightly, but a talented cast and clever direction make it a compelling, thought-provoking watch.

tamsin greig the deep blue sea londonTamsin Greig in THE DEEP BLUE SEA at Theatre Royal Haymarket

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house of games hampstead theatre review
13 May
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: HOUSE OF GAMES at Hampstead Theatre

Certainly on paper, HOUSE OF GAMES has everything going for it. Penned originally by David Mamet as a film screenplay, the stage version was created for the Almeida back in 2010 by Richard Bean who recently dazzled at this very theatre with the sharply observed Reykjavik.

house of games hampstead theatre reviewRobin Soans (Joey) Siôn Tudor Owen (George) Andrew Whipp (Bobby) Richard Harrington (Mike) Lisa Dillon (Margaret) in House of Games. Photo by Manuel Harlan

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cynthia
13 May
New Shows
Emmie Newitt

Cynthia Erivo to star in new production of DRACULA in London's West End

The news, reported by Deadline, will see the Tony-winning and Oscar-nominated actress perform in this new production early next year, following her role as Jesus in a production of Jesus Christ Superstar at The Hollywood Bowl.

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Henry Shields and Adele James in The Comedy About Spies at Noël Coward Theatre
13 May
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES at Noël Coward Theatre

Mischief continue the successful farce formula with THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES which has opened at the Noël Coward Theatre. It does exactly what it says on the tin and you’ll know exactly what to expect if you have been to a performance of The Play That Goes Wrong (which recently celebrated 10 years in the West End), or indeed, any of the other titles involving Peter Pan, Magic and a Robbery.

Henry Shields and Adele James in The Comedy About Spies at Noël Coward TheatreHenry Shields and Adele James in The Comedy About Spies at Noël Coward Theatre.

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50 first dates the musical london
12 May
New Shows
Emmie Newitt

50 FIRST DATES THE MUSICAL announces world premiere in London

Adapted from the 2004 beloved romantic comedy film, the iconic love story will be brought to life on stage at London's The Other Palace this September.

50 first dates the musical londonGeorgina Castle and Josh St. Clair. Headshots provided by production.

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