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But the message this work has to speak to us is not going to be dismissed: in an era when the management of the world by politicians is so signally lacking in hope, this story reminds us that there are other ways of doing things, there are other attitudes that can be assumed a…
Julian Eaves
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The show runs for just under 90 minutes with a brief interval and had the attention of children throughout. Lots of audience response was called for and the …
Douglas Mayo
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Late night, in a dank cellar, this show might find the right atmosphere. As it is, it's far too safe, and seems a strange choice for the fringe.
Paul T Davies
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This is a story well worth telling; one of the most hushed up disasters in Anglo-American history. It has been turned into a touching and entertaining play, …
Danny Coleman-Cooke
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For a 10 week trial, this production of Groundhog Day is as good or better than many shows I have seen this year. A West-end transfer must surely be on the c…
Douglas Mayo
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The genius of this work is that it opens up to us what is really great about the writer: his vision of humanity, his craft as a composer of lyrical epics of …
Julian Eaves
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A packed venue of all ages, from young children to grandparents, loved it. Be quick in booking as this is one hot ticket, and fall in love with theatre again!
Paul T Davies
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On the plus side, the cast are very good, and the damaging side of their partying is played very well. I liked the confrontational nature of the script, and …
Paul T Davies
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With a script and score this good, with such a robustly simple and flexible and clear set-up and artists of such sterling quality, this was like being at a r…
Julian Eaves
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The show comes in at under an hour, and maybe it's time for the company to spread their dragon wings and expand the material- there was plenty of fire left a…
Paul T Davies
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The sell-out audience loved it and you will leave with a huge grin on your face! A solid gold feel good hit! The film version must be in the works?
Paul T Davies
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Thom Sutherland’s production of Allegro is a definite success, putting a positive gloss on a perhaps unfairly maligned play. It is intelligently directed, pe…
Danny Coleman-Cooke
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This is a play about an issue many young men may not want to face- in fact the word cancer isn't spoken. Well worth checking out- then check them out lads! H…
Paul T Davies
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Challenging and intellectual, performed by a disciplined ensemble, this is what fringe theatre should be. You will either love it or hate it, but it is so wo…
Paul T Davies
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