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Borders at The Vaults Festival | Thought-Provoking and Haunting | Theatre Review

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The Vaults Festival is back with a bang! Bringing heart, soul, and something for everyone, the Vaults Festival is an annual event showcasing new theatre running in the underground tunnels of Waterloo, and it is the highlight of my theatrical year. With such a range of shows running, there is always bound to be something … Continue reading Borders at The Vaults Festival | Thought-Provoking and Haunting | Theatre Review

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

Who says Shakespeare is boring? | Henry V Take 2 Review

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With the world being a dark, scary and overwhelming place at the moment, sometimes, you don't want to watch anything too drama or emotional heavy. So, why not give Cross Stitch Theatre's 'Henry V Take 2' a try? Don't fret, yes this is Shakespeare...but definitely not in the way you're thinking. And much to your … Continue reading Who says Shakespeare is boring? | Henry V Take 2 Review

Don’t let the lights go out… | Flicker Theatre Review

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Last night I had the immense pleasure of experiencing an indoors, in-person immersive theatre show for the first time since March. It was my first time doing this since the chaos all kicked off, so I was apprehensive but thrilled at the thought of seeing an almost normal show again. Thrilled is a very appropriate … Continue reading Don’t let the lights go out… | Flicker Theatre Review

Shakespeare done the right way | A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Bridge Theatre | Review

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The same as most literature and/or theatre students: I. LOVE. SHAKESPEARE. I love reading it, analysing it, performing it and seeing it performed. With one condition. If it is performed well. Please don't think I'm being overly critical of people who perform, let alone perform Shakespeare. As I said in my first post on here … Continue reading Shakespeare done the right way | A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Bridge Theatre | Review