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Too-hot-to-re-review: Hamlet, Harold Pinter

“I shall not look upon his like again” My lack of willpower when it comes to theatre…

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The 2016 Ian Charleson Award

The Ian Charleson Awards are theatrical awards that reward the best classical stage performances in Britain by…

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The Almeida’s Hamlet transfers to the Harold Pinter

“Most fair return of greetings and desires” As follows many a sold out run with a high-profile…

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Review: Hamlet, Almeida Theatre

“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so”  The enduring image of Robert…

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12 Days of Christmas – Black Mirror 1:2

“Everything’s just a bit wider apart” On the second day of Christmas, Black Mirror gave to me…two…

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20 shows to look forward to in 2017

2017 is only just over a week away now and the reviewing diary is already filling up!…

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Hallowe’en Film Review: Victor Frankenstein (2015)

“This is not life” Released last year, Victor Frankenstein has the ignominy of being something of a…

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The 2015 Ian Charleson Awards

First prize James McArdle, for Platonov in Platonov (Chichester Festival Theatre) Second prize Elliot Barnes-Worrell, for Straker…

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Review: Uncle Vanya, Almeida Theatre

“Here’s Johnny” How do you follow the earth-shattering success of a show like Oresteia? With difficulty it…