Arts
Jonny Woo’s All-Star Brexit Cabaret
Saving the stage glitz and glamour for his costumes, Jonny Woo’s All-Star Brexit Cabaret is a hit
Arts
Obscure Shakespeare receives a fun new revival
Not considered a Shakespeare masterpiece by any measure, the Royal Shakespeare Company breathes some life into The Merry Wives of Windsor and manages a hilarious ‘Essex’.
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The Queen of Spades: ROH disappoints
Stefan Herheim’s production delivers confusion in spades
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Better Late than Never | Happy Halloween
Bristol Revunions and Bristol Improv present their side-splittingly funny Halloween Show at the Bristol Improv Theatre.
Arts
The Curious Incident: A Triumphant Return to London
Adapted from Mark Haddon’s book of the same name, this The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time tells the story of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old who is exceptionally gifted at maths yet struggles with social interactions and many every day tasks. Christopher finds his neighbour’s dog,
Arts
Courtauld Impressionists: From Manet to Cézanne
A true celebration of art, with over forty veritable masterpieces showcasing the cream of Impressionism. But is it value for money?
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Flamboyant family fun with Aladdin the Panto
This production of Aladdin was a 20th year celebration of pantomime at the Hackney Empire. Panto tends to deviate from set plot lines, but this performance uses Aladdin as a vague guideline rather than a script. There are several layers of narration, starting with an impressive 10ft trapped puppet Goddess
Music
Andy’s Top Ten Most Anticipated Albums of 2019
Editor-in-Chief, Andy Djaba, continues his assault on the Music section
Arts
True West: Engaging, absurd
The West End debut of the 1980 play is the first major revival of Sam Shepherd’s work since his death last year. The two main leads provide a meaty role for any actor, with talents such as John Malkovich and Gary Sinise, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John C Reilly,
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The Tragedy of King Richard the Second
A brief, professional performance that plays it safe.
Arts
Swan Lake – A Lively Traditional Performance
A wonderful start to the new year with this traditional Swan Lake by the English National Ballet.
Arts
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake retains its wild heart
From the superstars of the Bolshoi to Billy Elliot raising money for a bus ticket to London, the history of the male ballet dancer is a checkered one- as filled with triumph and acclaim as derision and neglect. Few modern stagings have carved their place in the history of the