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The Spoils
07 Jun
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Phil Willmott

Review: THE SPOILS at Trafalgar Studios

The Spoils There’s a new theatrical genius in town!

We often get the chance to see major American stars appearing in London Theatre but more often than not it’s a disappointment, as was the recent case when Matthew Perry starred in his own play THE END OF LONGING.

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Sunset at the Villa Thalia
06 Jun
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Phil Willmott

Review: SUNSET AT THE VILLA THALIA at The National Theatre

Sunset at the Villa Thalia The plays of Alexi Kaye Campbell have been essential viewing in London Theatre since he first came to prominence with his play, PRIDE, at the Royal Court which hauntingly contrasted gay life in the 1950s with today.

His latest play also embraces a similar jump in time from 1967 to 1976 but this time he's exploring a theme inspired by his Greek heritage. Campbell is half Greek.

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1984.jpg
06 Jun
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Kit Benjamin

Review: 1984 at Sadlers Wells

1984.jpg 1984 is one of those novels that everyone thinks they’ve read, perhaps because we are constantly reminded, by commentators from across the political spectrum, how Big Brother is always watching us, whether Big Brother is the spooks, the marketers or the EU. So, despite being nearly70 years old, it’s a tale that always seems contemporary and politically relevant.

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Sideways
02 Jun
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Phil Willmott

Review: SIDEWAYS at St James Theatre

Sideways In 2004 film maker Alexander Payne adapted Rex Pickett’s semi-autobiographical novel about a two man stag trip through America’s wine producing regions, the result was an academy award and an upsurge in the popularity of Pinot Noir. Now Picket has returned to his hit book and dramatised it for the stage. I'm new to the party having neither read the book, seen the film or chosen wine based on either.

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A View From Islington North
28 May
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David Scotland

Review: A VIEW FROM ISLINGTON NORTH at Arts Theatre

A View From Islington North There is something about a Conservative Government and a floundering Labour opposition that lends itself so beautifully to political satire. After all, that was the climate that sawSpitting Image become one of the most successful comedies ever.

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