★★★★☆ Brought to the Ustinov by Worklight Theatre, Monster is a highly inventive one-man show by writer and actor Joe Sellman-Leava. In the space of just an hour, and with few props other than a pair of red chairs, he explores the idea that we all have the potential for violence.
Read More★★★★★ The first live theatre I ever saw was a Bristol Old Vic production of Dick Whittington way back in the mid-1950’s, starring Lally Bowers as Fairy Snowflake. No pantomime I have seen since has quite recaptured the sense of wonder that I experienced back then – how could it? – but this production comes very close.
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★★★★☆ It is not hard to see why a tale of youngsters in opposition to an oppressive older generation might have appealed to Rudolf Nureyev, and it is his interpretation of Romeo and Juliet that we see in this English National Ballet production . . . it is Jurgita Dronina’s Juliet that is the outstanding performance of the evening. She is utterly captivating.
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★★★★★ Written and directed by Brendan Murray, Up Down Man is funny, informative, quirky and, at times, very moving. It has the power to make you re-examine your own ideas about a whole range of issues around inclusivity and the rights of those who are seen as different from ourselves.
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★★★★★ It is the horses, Joey and Topthorn, who are the true stars of the show. That 50 kilos of cane, leather and aluminium can become a living, breathing horse is a wonderful testament to the power of the human imagination and the magic of theatre. Last night there were many in the audience who were moved to tears. War Horse is simply wonderful.
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