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Don Quixote
A production that so completely overhauls such legendary source material as Cervantes' novel has to be excellent, or it's not going to work. And excellent theatre this certainly is. Read more »| 15 Jun 2006 -
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Jerry Springer - The Opera
You're unlikely to see anything quite this seemless again soon. You're also unlikely to see anything this strange again, ever. Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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A mouse with the heart of a man
Kids' classics make for more than well-stocked bookshelves àthey also make for great theatre, because the two mediums have something in common: the best stories, and the best plays, start with a simple idea and tell it simply. For that reason, 'Stuart Little' is children's theatre for grown-ups. Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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An Enemy of the People
The cast raise sardonic laughs and tease out contemporary relevance for Ibsen's play Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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PREVIEW: THEATRE
This month it's all about the Jonathans. Jonathan Liew professes to know nothing about theatre, but he proves himself wrong in his debut column; and we inter... Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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Majnoun
Performed in both Farsi and English, 'Majnoun' must surely be one of the most original theatrical experiences of the year. Focusing on the effect of policies... Read more »| 16 May 2006
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The Alchemist
Fans of the book will love it, and for everyone else it's an opportunity to see an exciting ensemble at work. Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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Scottish Ballet Triple Bill
These pieces substitute a reliance on overt narrative for the atmosphere created by the sheer thrill of movement. Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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Puppet Lab
The puppets are beautifully made and manipulated, but the recorded voiceover detracts from their lifelike movements Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
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The Memorandum
Human moments stand out - but not enough to make this production come fully alive Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
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Mamma Mia! Theatre Review
Mamma Mia!' is a big sparkly musical based on ABBA's sunny, multi-layered pop tracks. The story of four popular Swedish musicians becoming a supergroup is equally big, sparkly and sunny, right up until the climax - but there's no happy ending. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
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See How They Run
A charming comedy of manners, mistaken identity and ""ooh, vicar!"" licentiousness Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
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Princess Ida
Princess Ida' is typical Gilbert and Sullivan fare, but Edinburgh University's Savoy Opera Group do a very respectable job of trying to make it watchable. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
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Grease
This production is loud, ostentatious and over the top - exactly as Grease should be. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
(not sure about star rating yet, Marcie is getting back to me) Read more »| 17 Mar 2006