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Conversations in Havana
From the first piercing image of Che (Gerald Kyd) sitting in an army jacket coughing, smoking and downing mugs of something clear, lethal and probably Cuban,... Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
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Blood Wedding
Spain is never far away in the imagination Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
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Trainspotting
Harry Gibson's adaptation of Irvine Welsh's celebrated novel, currently on its tenth anniversary tour, is a little hard to adjust to: it necessarily leaves o... Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
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Get Carter
Up-front and uncompromising. Misogyny, corruption and violence hang round Carter like a cloud. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Festivals
The National Review of Live Art
It is a brave soul that dares to shout "you're naked," at an emperor convinced he's clad in the most exquisite finery known to man. At points throughout The ... Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Previews
Scottish Ballet RE-EDIT
Their winter tour of 'Cinderella' barely behind them, Scottish Ballet forego a well deserved break and begin their spring tour, a programme of three works that have helped propel ballet into the 21st century. Read more »| 15 Feb 2006
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Escapologist
The Escapologist(Suspect Culture) A very high-concept play, 'The Escapologist' draws its influence from Adam Phillip's comparative study of escapology and ps... Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
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Afraid of the Dark?
Afraid of the Dark?(Measureless Liars)Phobias and paranoid hallucinations are good fodder for low-budget theatre, a medium whose potency is dependent on the ... Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
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Footloose the Musical
the dance moves are some of the most ambitious, energetic and well executed in recent musical theatre Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
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Plasticine
The young cast do remarkably well with their material, but awkward direction too often negates their abilities Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
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Terrorism
Terrorism(RSAMD Drama)It's difficult to critique 'Terrorism'. Not because it is overly complex – it's easy enough to talk in circles about complexity. F... Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
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Edward Scissorhands
Tim Burton doesn't automatically conjure images of swan costumes and toe shoes, but choreographer Matthew Bourne has transformed his classic film into a dance, and from London's reception of the new interpretation it looks like it was a good move. Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
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Cinderella Scottish Ballet: Review
Cinderella(Scottish Ballet)This well-loved tale of rags to riches was a brave choice for reappraisal by the Scottish Ballet and their new choreographer, Ashl... Read more »| 15 Feb 2006