Tag: David Mitchell
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REVIEW: The Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre
Filled with fantastic wordplay, Ben Elton’s comedy is a lovely tribute to William Shakespeare. Believe it or not I hadn’t heard or seen anything of Ben Elton’s BBC comedy before hearing about this new stage version – but after seeing this brilliantly funny production I definitely left wanting more. The Upstart Crow sees William Shakespeare […]
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Review Round Up: The Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the stage adaptation of Ben Elton’s comedy. The Stage: *** “Ultimately this all works better in sitcom format: small doses, over several weeks. By the end of the play it feels like we’ve heard every gag four times too many. The near-perfect cast, and Foley’s steady […]
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Stars on Stage in 2020
Here’s our guide to some of the familiar faces that you can expect to see on stage this year… Emilia Clarke in The Seagull at the Playhouse Theatre: the Game of Thrones actress is set to make her West End stage debut in Jamie Lloyd’s production of Chekhov’s classic play. Playing at the Playhouse Theatre […]