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Julian Dutton salutes John Le Mesurier
6th Nov 2023
by David Vass
Julian Dutton's tribute to John Le Mesurier, the actor best known for his role in Dad's Army, was an affectionate but candid look at the life of a man that met triumph and disaster, and… read more
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A compelling drama of chilling relevance
20th Oct 2023
by David Vass
At 8.15 in the morning, on the 6th August 1945, the United States unleashed the terrible power of an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Michael Mears’s The Mistake is a complex and involving play that offers… read more
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James Norton's Challenging Little Life
7th Oct 2023
by David Vass
The Corn Hall frequently showcases the best the National Theatre has to offer, and it's always a treat seeing what London is enjoying, presented in a way that faithfully captures the theatrical experience.  Filmed at the… read more
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Dot Productions weather the storm
29th Aug 2023
by David Vass
It was with some trepidation that I made my way to the grounds of the Oaksmere for Dot Production's open air performance of their adaptation of Jane Austin's Persuasion. The heavens had opened only moments… read more
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By Jove, Robertson & Collett play to a full house
28th Jul 2023
by David Vass
What does a theatre company do when cast, props and sets are stuck in a van that's broken down on the M6? As everyone knows, the golden rule is the show must go on. Gavin… read more
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Emma is The Pantaloons at their very best
23rd May 2023
by David Vass
Those coming to a show by The Pantaloons expecting a faithful adaptation of their favourite novel might come away disappointed. However, those more familiar with their style will enjoy this riotous, irreverent and hugely entertaining… read more
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SOLD - a Powerful and Provocative indictment of Slavery
1st May 2023
by David Vass
Amanda Edmund's dramatization of the life story of Mary Prince is an astonishing and powerful mix of song, dance, drum rhythms and riveting narrative from Kuumba Nia Arts. Based on Prince's biography, a best-selling treatise… read more
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A Medieval Miracle is Ivor Cutting's Swansong
14th Apr 2023
by David Vass
Eastern Angles’ tale of mischief, devils and song is Ivan Cutting's final production as Artistic Director of a company he founded forty years ago. It is as ambitious and bold as we have come to… read more
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Townsend Productions' return to a classic Text
31st Mar 2023
by David Vass
Townsend Productions are so overtly political their polemical shows can be something of a shock to anyone expecting a cosy night at the theatre. Having previously dramatized the Shrewsbury 24, the chain makers of Cradley… read more
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Singing the Praises for Love Song
25th Mar 2023
by David Vass
Abi Morgan's play spans forty years, with the four members of the company playing a couple at the beginning and the end of their marriage. Anyone familiar with the work of Roughcast Theatre, will realise… read more
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