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The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
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REVIEW: Girl From The North Country, Noel Coward Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
The cast and production Of Girl From The North Country are flawless, with orchestrations that transform Dylan’s songs into a rich multi-layered score that wi…
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: SIX The Musical, Arts Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
You come out of the theatre longing to grab a cast album at the merchandise desk - but that's yet to come! If you can get a ticket for this run, grab one no…
Julian Eaves
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REVIEW: Wine, Tristan Bates Theatre ✭✭✭
It's not yet completely clear where West's heart lies, but he is a relative newcomer to this craft and surely will take time in experimenting with different …
Julian Eaves
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REVIEW: Strangers In Between, Trafalgar Studios 2 ✭✭✭✭
What shines through in strangers In Between is tenderness, and this coming of age tale is steadfast in its honesty about life’s complications and how we stru…
Paul T Davies
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REVIEW: Rita Sue and Bob Too, Royal Court Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Originally staged at the Octagon Theatre in Bolton, this is a timely revival that has been given added relevance by continuing debate over exploitation and m…
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Heartbreak House, Union Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Shaw doesn't exactly give us hope, but he paints a picture we can recognise as speaking to us today. It's a bit of a wait to get there, but more than worth …
Julian Eaves
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Unicorn Theatre announces new artistic director
Theatre director Justin Audibert has been announced as the next artistic director of London’s Unicorn Theatre, the UK’s leading theatre for young audiences.
Mark Ludmon
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Shakespeare's Globe announces first season under Michelle Terry
The first season at Shakespeare’s Globe under new artistic director Michelle Terry has been announced, ranging from some of the Bard’s greatest hits to premi…
Mark Ludmon
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The Rat Pack Live inspires special cocktail menu
The return of The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas at Theatre Royal Haymarket has inspired a special list of cocktails at a nearby bar.
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Bananaman, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭
The kids will be somewhat amused by it, and you may enjoy the quips, but Bananaman probably won't be a holiday show to remember for long.
Julian Eaves
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Theatre in 2018 - The Year Ahead In London Theatre
Theatre in 2018 - Star names, revivals, transfers and new writing lie ahead for what promises to be another exciting year for London theatre.
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Dick Whittington, London Palladium ✭✭✭✭✭
Douglas Mayo reviews Dick Whittington starring Charlie Stemp, Julian Clary and Elaine Paige at the London Palladium. Book Now!
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Alles Schwindel, Maxim Gorki Theater Berlin ✭✭✭✭✭
It was all huge fun and I can't wait to discover more of the work of this lovely maker of musical comedies, who became one of our very own, the inestimable H…
Julian Eaves
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