Reviews
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Review: A Christmas Carol at The Watermill
A socially distanced Scrooge at The Watermill Theatre in Berkshire brought to life by just two actors and a festive feast of creativity.
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The Tempest is midwinter magic
Nothing ropey about South Hill Park's new adaptation of Shakespeare The Tempest, apart from the brilliantly creative stage design. Read on for the verdict.
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Cinderella, but will you have a ball?
He's baaaaaaack! Justin Fletcher returns to Reading to star in Cinderella. But who needs a glass slipper when a pair of ballet shoes and a balloon bring the house down.
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Review: Aladdin at South Hill Park
Can an old lamp prevent a royal scandal? *Asking for a friend*. No dirty laundry aired here, Aladdin in Bracknell is bubblier than Widow Twankey's hot wash.
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Review: The Bear at Norden Farm
A polar bear puppet delivers the spirit of Christmas while pooing and weeing all over Tilly's house. Alternative, yes, but The Bear, is pure magic.
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Review: The Prince & The Pauper
Like the Duke of York , our Prince & the Pauper hero is locked out of the palace. But will he return to his gilded life? Let's see shall we.
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Muddy review: What’s In A Name?
Warning! You're entering the dinner party danger zone – and Inbetweeners stars Joe Thomas is the dish of the day. What's In A Name? is hilarious, heated and should come with health warning.
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Review: Great Expectation at South Hill Park
Great Expectations has been retold a gazillion times. It's a good job South Hill Park's latest production is a darkly innovative take on a Dickens classic.
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Review: Amélie The Musical, Reading
Quirky, creative and a little camp, Amélie, starring Audrey Brisson and Strictly star Danny Mac, is pure escapism – something we could all do with right now.
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Review: Ten Times Table at Windsor
The mad, bad and dangerous to know are sitting on a committee near you. Alan Ayckbourn's brilliant observational comedy reveals the politics of people sat round a table with brew and biccies.
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