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02 May

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Review MAN OF LA MANCHA at the London Coliseum

By Phil Willmott Thursday, May 2 2019, 13:15

Man of La Mancha The annual star led musical at the London Coliseum has quickly become a tradition and a treat ensuring busy sales at a venue which otherwise splutters intermittently to life with short runs of opera and ballet for most of the year. Currently in residence for a month is Kelsey Grammer in the title role of 1965’s Tony award winning musical, MAN OF LA MANCHA.

27 Apr

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Review: MARKET BOY at the Union Theatre

By Phil Willmott Saturday, April 27 2019, 21:42

Market Boy - Union Theatre If there’s a better metaphor for how the southern working class fared under the premiership of Margaret Thatcher than this play I don’t know of it. Premiering at the National Theatre in 2006 David Eldridge’s sprawling kaleidoscope of a script aimed to capture the spirit of Romford Market in the late eighties.

25 Apr

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Review: CLUB TROPICANA at The New Wimbledon Theatre

By Marian Pashley Thursday, April 25 2019, 10:48

Club Tropicana is an explosion of 80s camperie that does, superbly, exactly what it says on the tin. I have to admit that I was dancing in front of my seat by the end, and I am someone who curls her lip, and rolls her eyes, when invited to anything billed as "feel-good" or "uplifting."

25 Apr

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Review: THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller at The Yard Theatre

By Max Lewendel Thursday, April 25 2019, 09:36

The Crucibe If you’re looking for a postmodern, energetic tale of America’s dark past, Jay Miller’s production of The Crucible may be just for you, though some staging does detract from the tremendous power of the piece.