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“Blood of my Blood is wonderfully challenging but not necessarily in the way you might expect a play about slavery to be.”

“An intriguing question about the extent to which wealth and privilege can distort one's moral compass gets off to a good start before losing its way.”

“If you are willing to invest the time, who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf will reward you with excellent performances, psychological intensity, dark humour, and a script that positively fizzes.”

“It's a satisfying and enlightening night of theatre.”

“Definitely make a reservation and remember to ask for Table 17.”

“The musical is engaging and visually beautiful with some fine vocal work and moving lyrics.”

“This is a deeply disturbing play because it addresses a burning issue that threatens democracy and raises the uncomfortable question of whether our democratic institutions are capable of protecting us from fascism through the ballot box.”

“Still a little high on it all, I couldn't recommend Theater with greater conviction.”

“Driven by Swinton's expertise, Man to Man is a haunting theatrical feat.”

“Pickett's script throughout Bloodsport is as coarse as it is sharply witty.”

“This production sees the professional debut of two of the actors from the group.”

“The writing is funny, nonjudgmental and moving in how it brings radioactive threat into a Suffolk living room.”

“Gripping, fast-paced and full of energy, you're certainly unlikely to be bored.”

“Electra/Persona is a psychologically engaging production, reaching back to Ancient Greece via Bergman and into the present day.”

“Nadia Fall’s production opens up that dark underbelly of pain and is a dramatic triumph.”

“This cat lands firmly on all four feet.”

“But, at nearly three hours, it feels somewhat indulgent, and the musical elements are subsumed by the storytelling.”

“But it feels like a production still in final rehearsals with some wrinkles still needing to be ironed out in terms of pacing and coherent narrative arc.”

“This is The Oresteia for our times.”

“By the second half, whether through a second glass of wine or the accumulating magic of the evening, the wooden steps had become an enchanted forest, and I was entirely under its spell.”

“Springwood gives us insight into the people behind the official masks, but is less successful in making us care about them.”

“It’s fearless, tightly crafted theatre that sticks in the mind.”

“The entire production of Relics is a delight – catch it while you can!”

“Transferred to the West End from its stellar run at Stratford, this production is the RSC at its best.”

“Have no doubt, Sinatra the Musical is uplifting and full of joy, a proper night out on the tiles, and I suspect it won’t just be Sinatra fans who enjoy this heartwarming show.”

“The truth is, that The Truth is entertainment gold – an excellent script, a strong ensemble cast, and it is laugh-out-loud hilarious.”

“Theatre’s take on The Misanthrope is worth seeing for the bravura opening that promised so much more laughter to come and for the twinkling drama of the closing scene.”

“Chelsea Walker’s About Nothing succeeds because it trusts Shakespeare’s text while illuminating its enduring relevance, producing a comedy that feels both timeless and thoroughly contemporary.”

“The plot of Glengarry Glen Ross retains its surprises and is particularly effective if you have not seen the play or film previously.”

“I found A Life in Four Seasons entertaining enough, though I felt that there wasn't sufficient variety in the movement between seasons.”

“The raw energy of this piece, animated by Pierre Aviat's assertive, pounding musical score, is contagious, and the dancers' sheer joy and togetherness make for a thrilling half-hour.”

“There's a brilliant feel-good effect that in itself makes this show worth seeing.”

“For all the issues, The Authenticator is an ambitious, entertaining play with big ideas and is worth seeing.”

“This production of Arcadia does justice to this modern masterpiece, allowing the text to speak and its inner poetry to emerge.”

“It's raw, it's theatrical dynamite, and it couldn't feel more of the moment.”