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Reformation at The White Bear Theatre
Reformation is an intriguing and often amusing play by James Martin Charlton, inspired by the work of Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach. The choice of subject was an interesting one, as Cranach differs from most great artists portrayed in theatre and film. He is more Machiavelli and pragmatic than he is…
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The Unreturning Review
Given last year was the centenary of the conclusion of World War One, it is not surprising that their have been a number of new and re-imagined works around the theme of war. Frantic Assembly and Theatre Royal’s newest production The Unreturning is no exception though with a different focus-…
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Austentatious Review
“This is quite the season indeed for friendly meetings. At Christmas everybody invites their friends about them, and people think little of even the worst weather” – Emma, Jane Austen. An apt quote given it was the second of December and we’d just seen Austentatious: The Improvised Jane Austen Novel.…
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BalletBoyz Review
Internationally acclaimed BalletBoyz opened their new adaptation of their sell-out production Young Men tonight, 14th November. This all-male dance company is renowned for its vivid and vital dance productions, and this latest production is no exception. It has been commissioned as part of the 14-18 Now series, a five year…
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Open Air Theatre returns to Summer by the River Festival
Don’t say you can’t afford to go out because there are countless free events in London you can attend. It’s now open-air theatre season and if you’re feeling theatre-y why not check out the Summer by the River festival. Apparently it’s their 15th year this Summer and this year they’ll…