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Thomas Coombes in Death of England: Michael at @sohoplace. Credit Helen Murray
31 Jul
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Stuart King

Review: DEATH OF ENGLAND: MICHAEL and DELROY at SohoPlace

Perspective, context and environment are everything in this extraordinary trinity of plays presented under the banner DEATH OF ENGLAND, which attempts to encapsulate the state of the nation through the intertwined stories of black and white characters whose lack of genuine understanding of each other’s day-to-day lived experience, becomes startlingly obvious when events unexpectedly ensnare them. The trilogy written and directed by the creative partnership of Clint Dyer and Roy Williams is being presented at SohoPlace, (having previously aired at the National), with the first two instalments MICHAEL and DELROY playing in rep, and the third CLOSING TIME opening at the end of August.

Thomas Coombes in Death of England: Michael at @sohoplace. Credit Helen MurrayThomas Coombes in Death of England: Michael at @sohoplace. Credit Helen Murray.

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Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World a The Other Palace
26 Jul
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Stuart King

Review: FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD at The Other Palace

Based on the picture book by Kate Pankhurst — who, as her name suggests, perhaps unsurprisingly hails from the dynasty which fought long and hard for female suffrage, FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD tells the tale of Jade, a capable, willing, but often overlooked young schoolgirl who is blessed with an inquisitive outlook.

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World a The Other PalaceFantastically Great Women Who Changed the World a The Other Palace

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THE BAKER'S WIFE at Menier Chocolate Factory
26 Jul
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Miriam Gibson

Review: THE BAKER'S WIFE at Menier Chocolate Factory

With the screen version of Stephen Schwartz's Wicked due out later this year, The Menier Chocolate Factory is staging his earlier, smaller-scale musical, The Baker's Wife. It's an uneven piece, bolstered by a strong cast and lively staging.

THE BAKER'S WIFE at Menier Chocolate FactoryTHE BAKER'S WIFE at Menier Chocolate Factory

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FANGIRLS at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre (c) Manuel Harlan
24 Jul
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Stuart King

Review: FANGIRLS at The Lyric, Hammersmith

With book, music and lyrics by Yve Blake, Australian import FANGIRLS hit the Lyric Hammersmith stage last evening — to the sort of girly whooping and a-hollering which only a teen angst musical can truly generate. The opening night with its snappy, boy-band style, crotch-grabbing choreography by Ebony Williams, generated a shockwave of energy and enthusiasm. Thankfully, it also goes places tinged with social conscience, and offers messaging which results in genuinely thought-provoking moments.

FANGIRLS at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre (c) Manuel HarlanFANGIRLS at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre (c) Manuel Harlan

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20 Jul
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Stuart King

Review: HELLO DOLLY at London Palladium

The much beloved 1969 film version of HELLO DOLLY directed by dance legend and renowned perfectionist Gene Kelly, ran-up huge budget over-spends through its extravagant sets, and costumes for hundreds of extras. It also substantially overran its original shooting schedule to the extent, that the movie nearly bankrupted 20th Century Fox studios. 55 years on, and a new stage version starring Imelda Staunton has opened at the London Palladium. So how does it compare?

Emily Lane, Tyrone Huntley, Jenna Russell, and Harry Hepple in &lt;em />Hello, Dolly!</em> at the London Palladium (Credit Manuel Harlan)Emily Lane, Tyrone Huntley, Jenna Russell, and Harry Hepple in Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium (Credit Manuel Harlan)

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