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Brotherly Love In A Cold Climate: Gutted @ Theatre Royal Stratford East

Fierce in language and fearless in subject matter, Rikki Beadle-Blair’s shocking and courageous comedy Gutted is a landmark in his writing.

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Train Of Events: Travels With My Aunt

Graham Greene’s picaresque Aunt Augusta brought electrically to life at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

Brian Cox, the history of Ireland etched in his face.  Photo by Helen Warner

Away With The Fairies: The Weir At Donmar Warehouse

Don’t go expecting ‘Father Ted’ but there’s a rich seam of comedy in Conor McPherson’s play The Weir.

Alex Jennings as Alan Bennett / photo by Ellie Kurtz

A Voyage Round My Father. And Mother. Alan Bennett’s Untold Stories

Alan Bennett. National Treasure. But is it doing the great man justice?

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Project Colony: Dystopian Drama In A Dance Hall Setting

Kafka’s ‘In The Penal Colony’ reimagined by resourceful troupe Fourth Monkey at Trinity Buoy Wharf.

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Theatre Review: The Audience @ Gielgud Theatre

Helen Mirren’s almost scarily accurate portrayal of Her Majesty in 60 glorious years of imagined gossip with 12 prime ministers.

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Theatre Review: Trelawny Of The Wells @ Donmar Warehouse

A local play for local people?

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Opera Review: The Magic Flute @ Riverside Studios

Panto season rousingly extended. A joy.

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Theatre Review: Overruled @ The Old Red Lion Islington

Three hilarious short, sweet, snappy and well-staged miniature comedies.

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Theatre Review: Privates On Parade @ Noel Coward Theatre

An Eastwards-shifted ‘It Ain’t Half Hot, Mum.