"It's a mindfuck, Clifford", states one of the characters in Martin Crimp's play THE TREATMENT (first staged at The Royal Court in 1993) which is being given a new outing at the Almeida under the direction of Lyndsey Turner, who’s brought something of a midas touch to several successful productions in recent years.
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02 May
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Review: THE TREATMENT at the Almeida
By Stuart King Tuesday, May 2 2017, 16:14
02 May
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Review: NUCLEAR WAR at The Royal Court
By Nastazja Domaradzka Tuesday, May 2 2017, 15:30
This new piece by Simon Stephens is a form of experimental devised art work that was created in collaboration with movement director Imogen Knight. Whilst NUCLEAR WAR is a metaphorical tittle that paints a solid and vivid basis for the themes explored by the piece, the overall outcome feels a little bit disappointing and perhaps underwhelming, although the piece does occasionally create powerful and vivid images.
28 Apr
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Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at The Globe
By Phil Willmott Friday, April 28 2017, 15:13
The Globe Theatre has had a lot of bad press recently. Their recently appointed Artistic Director, Emma Rice, announced she was leaving the organisation after just a year. No one knows exactly what happened but Rice introduced stage lighting and amplified sound to the venue which had traditionally prided itself on presenting plays in a way that was as close to Elizabethan theatre conditions as possible. The general opinion seems to be that the venue's board of directors objected to this and Rice's position became impossible leading to her resignation.
24 Apr
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Review: THE PHILANTHROPIST at Trafalgar Studios
By Phil Willmott Monday, April 24 2017, 09:46
I really don't like writing bad reviews. I know all too well the heartache and hard work that goes into making a piece of theatre and I'm very aware that just because I don't like something it's no reason to deter someone else who might enjoy it but on this occasion I really struggle to think of anyone who'd enjoy this revival of Christopher Hampton's desperately dated and unfunny comedy, played ineptly by woefully, inexperienced and ill equipped performers.
07 Apr
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Review: CONSENT at The National Theatre
By Nastazja Domaradzka Friday, April 7 2017, 13:03
Nina Raina’s new play CONSENT is a strong addition to the recent outbreak of feminist work that does not compromise when it comes to talking about difficult subjects such as rape, sexual consent and male abuse of power. Directed by Roger Michell, CONSENT is a powerful piece of contemporary theatre that not only explores these harrowing themes but also examines the flaws of the legal justice system and delves into the politics of sexual relationships.
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