“The intimate space of The Studio at The Rep really lends itself to this production, we feel as if we are sat in the house observing the action as it unfolds. The cosy set design helps the production, complete with a working sink, hob and fully carpeted it creates a very homely feel…The cast all perform admirably with the stand-out performance coming from Sudha Bhuchar who is fierce and bold as the matriarchal mother.”
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“…Powerful but austere in its composition and production, the handling of such a difficult subject is well done and at certain points Chadwick produces something quite exquisite ‘shin[ing] light into dark places’. As an intense and acute observation of war its message ‘if we keep telling the truth, it will be better for us all’ is both thought provoking and fitting…”
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What a wonderful instrument is the human voice, what incredible potential for conveying all that...
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“… So, what makes this SWAN LAKE different? Daft question – everything about Matthew Bourne’s SWAN LAKE is different. This is SWAN LAKE turned on its head and given a jolly good shake. For a start, all the swans are men and the first couple of acts are played, very successfully, for laughs…”
Read More“…Bella gives a well-judged performance which gradually heightens the tension … It’s cleverly done since there is no other physical presence on stage of course and she manages to have some fun with the invisible friend’s questions and responses … This is a well acted, neat, engaging little piece … Well worth catching.”
Read MoreTo experience Cheek By Jowl’s ‘TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE you must immerse yourself in the excess and madness, and hold on for dear life until you are released two hours later. Exhausting and exhilarating, it grabs you by the tongue and doesn’t let go.
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