Articles by Chris Bridges
On Stage
By Chris Bridges

Shoe Lady Tries To Make You Feel Sympathy For A Middle Class Estate Agent

Sole searching.

 ★★★★☆
On Stage
By Chris Bridges

Witty And Fresh: Scenes With Girls At Royal Court Theatre

A look at gender politics that’s utterly now.

 ★★★★★
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By Chris Bridges

Just How Good Is The Greatest Play In The History Of The World?

The theatrical equivalent of a hot bath, a hearty stew and a Hobnob.

 ★★★★☆
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By Chris Bridges

Four Brilliant New Plays From Caryll Churchill - Glass. Kill. Bluebird. Imp.

One of British theatre's greats returns.

 ★★★★★
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By Chris Bridges

For Services Rendered Bombed In The 1930s And This Version Isn't Much Better

A melodramatic look at the first world war.

 ★★☆☆☆
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By Chris Bridges

Actually Shows There Are Three Sides To Every Story

A play that lacks balance.

 ★★★☆☆
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By Chris Bridges

Theatre Review: Equus At Trafalgar Studios

A hypnotic feat of muscular contortion.

 ★★★★☆
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By Chris Bridges

Follies Returns To National Theatre In An All-Singing, All-Dancing Triumph

Stephen Sondheim's sharp witticisms - with added rhinestones.

 ★★★★★
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By Chris Bridges

Bleach At Vault Festival Is Limp And Lacking In Thrust

A lacklustre piece of theatre.

 ★★☆☆☆
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By Chris Bridges

Theatre Review: The Ruffian On The Stair At Hope Theatre

Diverting enough, but a bit creaky for the casual viewer.

 ★★★☆☆
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By Chris Bridges

Original Death Rabbit: Skilful Monologue Highlights The Pitfalls Of The Internet

One woman's story of gatecrashing a funeral and becoming a meme.

 ★★★★★
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By Chris Bridges

Songs For Nobodies: Breathtaking Singing Showcases A Wise And Warm Script

Bernadette Robinson is an extraordinary chanteuse.

 ★★★★☆
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By Chris Bridges

Pinter Five: Classic Pinter Territory, Aimed At Those Who Love His Work

Those new to Pinter may end up bewildered and dissatisfied.

 ★★★☆☆
On Stage
By Chris Bridges

Review: Bottom At Soho Theatre

A quick strum on a ukulele, a bit of anxious dancing and a lot of Beyoncé talk.

 ★★★☆☆
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By Chris Bridges

The Poignant Meets The Utterly Insane In Caroline Or Change

A real corker of a show.

 ★★★★★
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By Chris Bridges

Not Your Normal Funeral: Nine Night At Trafalgar Studios

A traditional Jamaican wake with original drama.

 ★★★★★
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By Chris Bridges

Eye For Ear At Royal Court Theatre Is An Illuminating Play That Prods And Provokes

Shocking, furious, and occasionally hilarious.

 ★★★★☆
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By Chris Bridges

Maisie Williams Is Mesmerising In I And You At Hampstead Theatre

An oddly formulaic play that somehow works.

 ★★★☆☆