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MUSIK

“ Despite Jonathan Harvey’s sharp script and the Pet Shop Boys sublime musical interludes, MUSIK is most definitely Frances Barber’s night, it being hard to take your eyes off such an enigmatic performance. “

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The Importance Of Being Earnest

“ There aren’t many actors better placed to encapsulate Lady Bracknell’s sharp wit, social snobbery, and authoritative nature, whilst speaking Wilde’s words with such scholarly and comedic assurance than Stephen Fry “

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The Code

“ This dark yet witty production is far from being just a nostalgic curio about 1950’s Hollywood, as the spotlight it shines on the devastating sacrifices made in the pursuit of fame still seems unnervingly relevant today. “

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Good Night, Oscar

“ Doug Wright has written a play that is as funny as it is tragic, Sean Hayes triumphant performance being the jewel in the crown of Lisa Peterson’s stylishly directed production “

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Four Play

“ Never preachy, and often very funny, Brunger puts fidelity, attraction, monogamy, love, lust and deceit into the blender of life and gives it an entertaining blitz for 90 mins. “

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Get Happy

“ Whilst extremely funny, Get Happy is also punctuated by Aldous’s altogether more sobering observations about the darker side of pursuing quick fixes in pursuit of long-time happiness. “

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This Bitter Earth

“ Wonderfully acted, tightly directed and stylishly designed, everything about This Bitter Earth delivers right up until an end so heavily signposted that it ultimately feels robbed of its potentially greater impact. “

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The Frogs

“ Whilst a few choice cuts could have made this already hilarious musical even sharper, The Frogs is still very entertaining and, dare I say, still relevant… which is quite an achievement after 2430 years! “

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SNAP!

“ Without providing the foundations to enable the story to flourish in a more meaningful, or even particularly believable way, both writer and director sadly fail to find the much more engaging musical hidden within. “

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Faygele

“ As the house lights went up many in the audience could be seen holding each others hands and hugging each other for comfort, clearly moved by this emotional story and the power of the performances that told it. “

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