Category: Review Round Up
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Review Round Up: After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art, National Gallery
We take a closer look at what is being said about the latest exhibition on display at the National Gallery. The Guardian: **** “Cézanne initiated that. The biggest shock of the show is how much more serious he is than its other two supposed heroes, Van Gogh and Gauguin. Yes, that’s right – better than […]
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Review Round Up: Bad Cinderella, Imperial Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical has now officially opened on Broadway, here’s what critics have had to say about it… The Guardian: *** “This Cinderella doesn’t have that much to say in the end. But if bubblegum melodies, outfits that slay, and pectoral-forward fun is what you’re after, the shoe fits.” Variety: “But as the Webber […]
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Review Round Up: Further Than The Furthest Thing, Young Vic Theatre
Discover what critics have had to say about Jennifer Tang’s production of Zinnie Harris’s play with our review round up… Broadway World: ** “Despite the direction working against them, the performers garner strong chemistry even if they struggle to acclimtise to Harris’ deliberately jarring vernacular. The first act may feel more like a rehearsed reading […]
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Review Round Up: Shazam! Fury of the Gods
We take a look at what critics have had to say about the sequel to the 2019 film. The Guardian: *** “This new Shazam film is cordial, with a puppyish good nature and an awareness of its own silliness; it gestures towards diversity with a gay character (although we might not stop at one as […]
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Review Round Up: Marjorie Prime, Menier Chocolate Factory
We round up the reviews for the revival of Jordan Harrison’s Pulitzer Prize nominated play. WhatsOnStage: *** “Dominic Dromgoole’s classy, spare production features an impressive ensemble, completed by Tony Jayawardena as Tess’s devoted husband Jon. Together, they capture the sense of a family desperately seeking digital solutions to their very human suffering. Reid gives a […]
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Review Round Up: Turandot, Royal Opera House
We take a closer look about what is being said about Andrei Serban’s staging of Puccini’s final opera, directed for this revival by Jack Furness. Broadway World: **** “It is the chorus that shines brightest of all. Rather than merely supporting the principals, they, adults and children, set the tone with that opening that invites, […]
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Review Round Up: A Doll’s House, Hudson Theatre
We take a look at what is being said about Jamie Lloyd’s production starring Jessica Chastain as Nora which has now opened on Broadway. The Guardian: **** “Amid the hangups, all members of the cast excel. Lloyd delivers an ensemble worthy of taking on Ibsen’s masterwork. Moayed intensely spotlights the casual cruelty in Torvald. Skating […]
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Review Round Up: The Great British Bake Off Musical, Noel Coward Theatre
Is this musical perfectly baked or does it have a soggy bottom? Here’s our review round up…. Broadway World: *** “The visuals are stunning; designer Alice Power has managed to create something very recognisable in the famous white tent, but with a bit of extra flair. The colours are bold and bright, and Ben Cracknell’s excellent lighting design […]
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Review Round Up: Sleepova, Bush Theatre
Take a look at what is being said about Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini’s play, continuing to run at the theatre until the 8th April. WhatsOnStage: **** “Throughout, Ibini writes with insight and humour conjuring the texture of their lives. Nothing is laid on too heavily. They are four girls bound by love and friendship who together […]
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Review Round Up: Under the Black Rock, Arcola Theatre
We round up the reviews for Tim Edge’s play, starring Evanna Lynch at the Arcola Theatre. The Guardian: **** “Ben Kavanagh’s production has slick, startling scene changes. A street bombing features the aural backdrop of children playing and then silence as the bomb is detonated. The atmosphere of Ceci Calf’s stage set is that of […]