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27 Nov
Reviews
Nicky Allpress

Review: THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD at the Lyric Theatre

The Gruffalos-Child-2.JPG The Gruffalo’s Child, which opened this week at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue is a sweet reworking of Julia Donaldson’s charming story. We follow the Gruffalo’s brave daughter who, in spite of her father’s warnings, ventures into the deep dark woods to see just how scary the ‘Big Bad Mouse’ really is.

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Barber Shop Chronicles
27 Nov
Reviews
Hugh Wooldridge

Review: BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES at the National Theatre (Dorfman)

Barber Shop Chronicles Fifteen years ago, Trevor Nunn, the then Artistic Director of the National Theatre, was condemned for mounting productions of popular musicals such as Oklahoma!, Anything Goes and My Fair Lady. But, he protested, the National Theatre is for all people - why should not we who fund the National Theatre and like musicals, not see the best musicals there?

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24 Nov
Reviews
Phil Willmott

Review: EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at the Apollo Theatre

Everybodys-Talking-About-Jamie.jpgLondon needs something to celebrate as this particular winter of political uncertainty grinds onwards - this musical is the perfect way to lift the gloom with a reminder of decent British humanity that celebrates the individual spirit.

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24 Nov
Reviews
Nicole Acquah

Review: BAD ROADS at The Royal Court

BBad Roads at the Royal Court is an unflinching examination of war’s effect on humanity, desire and relationships.

There is a sense of yearning that permeates the fog of the play; a sense of waiting, hoping, trusting…although whether we should trust in humanity’s potential for good is a question that remains unanswered by the end of the production.

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23 Nov
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: MEN IN MOTION at London Coliseum

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MEN IN MOTION was set to thrill dance audiences once more with a limited run at the London Coliseum this month. Ballet superstar Ivan Putrov assembled a cast and promised to explore 100 years of male dance emphasis and influence in a 100-minute programme. A tall order perhaps, but an exciting prospect.

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