Author: Jeremy Ulster

WOYZECK at Birmingham Rep

★★★☆☆ Leo Butler’s adaption is a modernised retelling of the original story. Set in the Middle East, the eponymous English soldier and his wife Marie are struggling to get by. To earn some extra money, Woyzeck takes part in a medical experiment involving a diet of nothing but peas, which slowly drives him insane.

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David Edgar’s TRYING IT ON at Birmingham Rep

Fundamentally, this is the story of Edgar’s life to date, told earnestly while preserving a cheeky comedic touch; nothing is hidden from view, even amidst the humour. While Edgar’s performance won’t win awards, I feel a certain quality would be lost if an actor had played his part. Who could be more qualified to tell his story than him?

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TITANIC at the Birmingham Hippodrome

★★☆☆☆ I would argue that revivals are not something to be avoided, but there are shows that need to be revived and shows that should be left alone. As we seem to be flooded with revivals and jukebox musicals, perhaps it would be an idea to allow new material to flourish. Jeremy Ulster 4th June 2018

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GRAND FINALE at Birmingham Rep

★★★★☆ From start to finish the choreography is bold and energetic . . . Not once did the energy drop, making each and every moment of action or stillness full of life. Watching the ensemble work together so well, and maintaining their stamina throughout, was an absolute delight . . . Creativity oozes from Grand Finale, leaving me with an experience I will remember for quite some time.

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