Category: National Theatre

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Re-review: Amadeus, National Theatre

“We were both ordinary men, he and I.” Though Rufus Norris’ tenure hasn’t managed to nail a…

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11 of my top moments in a theatre in 2017

As ever, the wait for the end-of-year lists of favourite plays and performances has to continue until…

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20 shows to look forward to in 2018

There’s all sorts of big productions arriving in the months to come (Long Day’s Journey Into Night,…

Posted in Dennis Kelly Musicals National Theatre Theatre Theatre review

Review: Pinocchio, National Theatre

“Do you want puppets?” No matter the weather, as you walk into the Lyttelton’s auditorium for Pinocchio,…

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Winners of the 2017 London Evening Standard Theatre Awards

The winners of the 2017 London Evening Standard Theatre Awards have been announced and there’s barely a hint…

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2018 What’s On Stage Award nominations

It’s that time of year again and getting in early with the announcement of their nominees is…

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Re-review: Barber Shop Chronicles, National Theatre

“It’s not about the word, it’s the context in which it’s used and who uses it” A…

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Review: Network, National Theatre

“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore”  With Network, Lee Hall’s adaptation…

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Review: Beginning, National Theatre

“I feel like my life’s turning on the toss of a coin” There’s something about the sweet…