Tag: Graham Butler

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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…

Posted in LGBTQ+ National Theatre Readings Theatre Theatre review

Queer Theatre – a round-up

“There’s nowt so queer as folk” Only about a week behind schedule, I wanted to round up…

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Review: Queer Theatre – The Drag, National Theatre

  #5 in the National Theatre’s Queer Theatre season of rehearsed readings Last but by no means…

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Review: Sweet Bird of Youth, Chichester Festival Theatre

“‘I think that hate is a feeling that can only exist where there is no understanding” There’s…

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The Complete Walk, from the comfort of your sofa #3

  “A lot of fighting ensues”   The Globe’s Complete Walk is being released in dribs and…

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Review: Cleansed, National Theatre

“Felt it. Here. Inside. Here.” I think I have to admit to liking the idea of Katie…

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Review: Richard II, Shakespeare’s Globe

“What must the king do now” A late trip to the Globe to catch Richard II (for…

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Review: Nell Gwynn, Shakespeare’s Globe

“The lady’s a wit” As a director, Jessica Swale has proved herself one of the finest at…

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TV Review: Penny Dreadful Season 2

“We are bound on a wheel on pain” The first series of Penny Dreadful may not have…