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Ellie Nunn (Minnie Gascoyne) and Matthew Biddulph (Joe Gascoyne) in The Daughter-in-Law at the Arcola Theatre. Photography Idil Sukan
17 Jan
Reviews
Phil Willmott

Review: THE DAUGHTER IN LAW at the Arcola Theatre

Expect to see a lot of D.H. Lawrence as the work of the renowned novelist has recently entered the public domain. He also wrote plays and every ten years or so we’re delighted afresh to rediscover them.

Ellie Nunn (Minnie Gascoyne) and Matthew Biddulph (Joe Gascoyne) in The Daughter-in-Law at the Arcola Theatre. Photography Idil SukanEllie Nunn (Minnie Gascoyne) and Matthew Biddulph (Joe Gascoyne) in The Daughter-in-Law at the Arcola Theatre. Photography Idil Sukan.

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Les Miserables
16 Jan
News
Phil Willmott

The Mystery of the Shape-shifting Les Mis!

Les Miserables Les Misérables, arguably the best musical of the past 30 years and a juggernaut hit around the world, is going walk-about in the West End, and by the time it settles into its new home long term fans many not recognise it.

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In Lipsitck
14 Jan
Reviews
Tim Winter

Review: IN LIPSTICK at The Pleasance Theatre

In Lipsitck Annie Jenkins' first full-length play, which was workshopped in 2016 and shortlisted for the Theatre503 Award, gets an eagerly awaited full production from the Up In Arms touring theatre company team, but they are staying put at the Pleasance Theatre with In Lipstick until the end of January.

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Songs for Nobodies
14 Jan
Reviews
Phil Willmott

Review: SONGS FOR NOBODIES at The Ambassador’s Theatre

Songs for Nobodies The cancellation of several West End transfers has created an opportunity for this highly regarded Australian production to stop off at the Vaudeville Theatre for a short season and it’s well worth a look.

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centre Adrienne Warren (Tina Turner) and the cast of Tina. Photo by Manuel Harlan
11 Jan
Reviews
Phil Willmott

Review: TINA at the Aldwych Theatre

Hooray! I have a new favourite West End show and I urge you to see it for a fantastic night of musicality, drama and lots and lots of Tina Turner.

centre Adrienne Warren (Tina Turner) and the cast of Tina. Photo by Manuel Harlan Centre Adrienne Warren (Tina Turner) and the cast of Tina. Photo by Manuel Harlan.

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