Category: Theatre Reviews

The Trials at the Donmar Warehouse Review: An Uncomfortable Truth Everyone Needs To Hear | Theatre Review

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Photo rights to original creators. Show: The TrialsVenue: The Donmar WarehouseWriter: Dawn KingDirector: Natalie AbrahamiRunning until: 27th AugustRating: 5 Stars Set 18 years into our future, The Trials is a play where the older generation who are deemed to have a large carbon footprint are put on trial for their complicity in the climate change … Continue reading The Trials at the Donmar Warehouse Review: An Uncomfortable Truth Everyone Needs To Hear | Theatre Review

Demetrius Wakes: The Shakespeare sequel you didn’t know you needed | Theatre Review

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Show: Demetrius Wakes Venue: The Old Red Lion Theatre, London Running until: 19th August 2022 Star Rating: ★★★★ Everyone knows A Midsummer Nights Dream; arguably one of Shakespeare’s best works and an example of true theatre: magic, mayhem, crossed lovers, people turning into donkeys and loving people they’re not supposed to, laugh until you cry … Continue reading Demetrius Wakes: The Shakespeare sequel you didn’t know you needed | Theatre Review

REVIEW: Sister Act Is An Uplifting Show That Everyone Could Do With A Dose Of

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*Post was originally written on behalf of Dress Circle Antics*. Venue: Haymarket Theatre BasingstokePerformance Date: 18 May 2022Reviewer: Leyla Demirel Following the rehearsal of Basingstoke Amateur Theatre Society’s (BATS) Sister Act, I was looking forward to seeing the finished show. And it provided the fun, high energy and laugh a minute show everyone could do with a dose with … Continue reading REVIEW: Sister Act Is An Uplifting Show That Everyone Could Do With A Dose Of

REVIEW: Kinky Boots – It May Not Have The West End Budget, But It Has The Talent, Dedication, And Passion

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*Post was originally written on behalf of Dress Circle Antics*. Venue: Haymarket Theatre, BasingstokePerformance Date: 29 March 2022Reviewer: Leyla Demirel The fun, positive and joyous show that is Kinky Boots is the perfect thing to bring smiles to everyone’s faces after the dark period we’ve all had, and Basingstoke’s Amateur Dramatic Operatic Society is providing exactly that to Basingstoke this … Continue reading REVIEW: Kinky Boots – It May Not Have The West End Budget, But It Has The Talent, Dedication, And Passion

REVIEW: Life Of Pi – In A Word, Life Of Pi Is Spellbinding

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Once again, this is a disclaimer that this review is entirely my own words, th9oughts & opinions, but was written originally for Dress Circle Antics. Photo Credit: Life of Pi, Wyndham’s Theatre Photograph: Johan Persson Show: Life of PiVenue: Wyndham’s Theatre, LondonReviewer: Leyla DemirelStar Rating: ★★★★★ Life of Pi is an unusual story you wouldn’t think would initially capture … Continue reading REVIEW: Life Of Pi – In A Word, Life Of Pi Is Spellbinding

Broken Wings: A Captivating and Beguiling Show and a Celebration and Love Letter to the Middle East

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*Disclaimer - whilst this review is my own words (that I am hugely proud of myself for writing!), this review was written for the reviewing company I write for - Dress Circle Antics*. Show: Broken WingsVenue Charing Cross TheatreRating: 5 stars I visit the theatre often, but as someone who is of Turkish heritage, it’s … Continue reading Broken Wings: A Captivating and Beguiling Show and a Celebration and Love Letter to the Middle East

REVIEW: Rumi: The Musical – An Epic Story With Music, Lyrics & Everything To Match – A Truly Unforgettable Theatrical Experience

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Hello hello hello everyone. Been a while, hasn't it? I hope you're all as happy and healthy as you can be. So, today I am bringing you a review of a show for the first time in a while. If you didn't already know, I am a theatre reviewer for Dress Circle Antics. Because of … Continue reading REVIEW: Rumi: The Musical – An Epic Story With Music, Lyrics & Everything To Match – A Truly Unforgettable Theatrical Experience

The most in-depth online immersive theatre show | The House of Cenci | Review

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I am spectacularly late writing this post. I don’t really want to write it - not because I didn’t enjoy the show, entirely the opposite, but because I don’t want to admit the show is over, never to return. Not only that, it has taken me a while to collect my many, many thoughts about … Continue reading The most in-depth online immersive theatre show | The House of Cenci | Review

Close your eyes, immerse yourself & just listen | Half Man Half Bull Music Meets Theatre Review

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Something not everyone knows about me is that I am a massive ancient history nerd. It's one thing my dad and I have a shared love and interest for; I was brought up being taught and learning stories, before studying it for my A-Levels. I even almost did a degree in classics at university. There's … Continue reading Close your eyes, immerse yourself & just listen | Half Man Half Bull Music Meets Theatre Review