★★★★★ Its mayhem with message approach pulls no punches in a subtext that exposes the pain of the American working class and the lure of Trump as its conduit of frustration
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★★★☆☆ From the opening narration by Tom we are introduced to the recalled memories of the past that might not quite be real and teeter on the brink of illusion and delusion. It is clear from the outset that things are going to go wrong and the glass figures are not the only items that are going to fall and crack.
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★★★★☆ The opera is clearly driven by a strong moral purpose. The corrupting influence of absolute power on the one hand and the constancy and regenerative power of love on the other. The music is a delight with what I take to be an authentic sound from the Old Street Band under Peter Whelan . . .
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★★★★☆ The somewhat gloomy title of his play belies the optimism and resilience that sits at the heart of this African road trip to freedom. The story puts a human face to that difficult land of western imagination that lies between ‘economic migrant’ and ‘’refugee’.
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★★★★☆ An excellent cast brings a wonderfully controlled slow-burn to William Gaminara’s tale about a village acapella group and an enigmatic newcomer who insinuates herself on their recreation . . . this immaculate production is a treat.
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★★★★☆ The plot follows the trajectory of the musicians as they form/dissolve one group after another – The Varietones, The Four Lovers – before they eventually, with the addition of the extremely talented songwriter/keyboardist, Bob Gaudio, adopt the name of the bowling alley they fail an audition in.
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