Regeneration on tour

“The story centres on the relationship between war-poets Siegfried Sassoon, Robert Graves and Wilfred Owen, but it is much more than that . . . Stephen Boxer was excellent as the psychiatrist Captain who treated the poets and it was he who was the mortar that held the play together. I really liked the music by Stuart Earl that played over the scene-changes and Alex Eales’ design and Lee Curran’s lighting, although drab and monochrome, had a simple beauty and optimism to them. . . Regeneration was a beautifully presented production with some outstanding performances and poignant moments. . .”

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OTHELLO on tour

Violent and vulgar, amongst the villainy male testosterone pervades keeping the audience on the edge of their seat waiting for the next damaging interlude to be played out. Within this ruinous setting Shakespeare’s play is surprisingly not devoured by the extreme physicality, grit and gore, its central themes and tensions come through, and instead it thrives for a modern audience.

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THE FATHER at the Ustinov, Bath

“. . . To the final, wrenching, reversal of the roles of father/daughter and the ultimately unbearable last plea in the arms of his nurse this is a magnificent performance (I weep now at its recall). If Mr. Cranham wants to play Lear this is his calling card . . . The Ustinov continues to produce theatre, which by any standard is of the highest order and in this gem of a play has dealt a full hand of relevant, entertaining and moving. “

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STRICTLY BALTI at the Brewery, Bristol

“. . . Against the current hysterical political debate about immigration, Saikat’s piece serves as a heart-felt reminder that we need to ask ourselves what it means to be ‘made in Britain’. By revealing his life’s journey so intimately, he leaves us asking ourselves questions of our own. . . Directed by Sally Cookson, Strictly Balti is further proof that the Travelling Light Theatre Company can deliver potent new voices. Recommended.

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BIRD at the Door, Birmingham Rep

” . . . Amaka Okafor is dynamic and effective as the titular character, full of vim and vigour. She is adept at transforming teenage bravado into tenderness, particularly as the show progresses and she settles into the role. It is a mercurial performance, one in which she does wonderful things with material that perhaps isn’t as strong as she is. . . Bird is a story worth telling, and worth watching. Lomas and Okafor are both ones to watch.”

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Dreamboats and Miniskirts at Malvern Festival Theatre

“. . .Writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran managed to link a plethora of unconnected, 60s pop hits, throwing in a good dose of laugh-out-loud one liners, many of which were brilliantly delivered by Sheridan Lloyd as Andy. David Luke as Ray is a perfect match for Anna Campkin . . . Without question the star of the show is Louise Olley, also returning to her part as Sue. She oozes stage presence from ever pore and gives an utterly truthful and engaging performance throughout. She delivers her songs with effortless precision and musically enchants like a siren of the sea. This lady is a star!”

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