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Apatheatre; Apathy and the arts
I see a lot of theatre productions, obviously and whilst I still enjoy seeing new shows, new ideas and a creative piece that is genuinely exciting I am starting to feel apathetic to much of what I see; no longer seeing it as a piece of entertainment but questioning the ‘why’ more than the ‘how’.…
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Pigspurt’s Daughter (Downstairs at the Hampstead Theatre)
The problem with writing a review is parking your arse down on a chair and working out how to structure it. Your mind is firing in all directions. I liked this bit of the show, this bit made me laugh, this bit made me feel sad, I can’t believe how good that woman is as…
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The Bridge Theatre email blunder
On Wednesday The Bridge Theatre’s PR company (who shall remain nameless because we all have sent embarrassing emails in a professional capacity) sent an email to Nicholas Hytner, The Bridge’s founder and director of the upcoming Julius Caesar a list of press attending their three press nights and rather oddly a list of those who under…
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For King and Country (Keep Calm and Carry On), Colab Factory
This review was edited on 6 March 2018 to reflect the post-production name change Over the years I’ve done a lot of immersive theatre. As a frustrated actress it fulfils many of those lifelong ambitions to be a part of the drama. I’ve been romanced, shocked, scared and mystified all in the name of theatre. I’ve…
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Mumburger, Old Red Lion Theatre
If a dying wish makes you sick, are you obliged to do it? Mumburger explores how far familial obligation can go.
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Pleasance announce Edinburgh Fringe 2017 line up
On Thursday, 20th April Pleasance Theatre Trust announces 132 more shows on sale with an array of exciting newcomers and Festival favourites highlighting the pages of Edinburgh Fringe 2017 programme. The Comedy programme welcomes back to the Pleasance Great British Bake Off host and a celebrated comedian Sue Perkins, Live at the Apollo and Frankie…
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2 Become 1 ☆☆☆☆☆
Have you ever had a night in with the girls and found yourself singing along to Britney into your hairbrush and dancing on the sofa, pretending to be a girl group from the ’90s? Don’t lie, we all have. Bridget, Titanic, body glitter we miss all of it but 2 Become 1 and Swipe Right Theatre…
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David Binder Announced as Guest Artistic Director for LIFT 2018
Tony Award-winning producer David Binder has today been named as the Guest Artistic Director for London’s pioneering biennial festival of theatre, LIFT 2018, following Mark Ball’s departure to become Associate Artistic Director of Manchester International Festival. David will work with Beki Bateson (CEO) to drive forward the artistic vision of LIFT 2018 and to deliver…
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Is the future of Performance Arts in crowdfunding?
I had a feverish dream about crowdfunding. Would YOU fund me to go to Edinburgh and review? — Shanine (@braintree_) March 21, 2017 I asked the above question in light of the recent NIC Edinburgh Scheme to send independent critics to Edinburgh and their suggestion, to raise the funds for what can be an expensive trip…
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