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Wasted – November 2013

Marlowe Theatre Studio – Canterbury Writer: Kate Tempest Originally posted: http://www.thepublicreviews.com/wasted-the-marlowe-studio-canterbury/ #Tweetingit – my verdict in 140 characters 4* – Kate Tempest is an incredible poet and writer. A poignant look at our relationship with alcohol and wasted opportunities “A play by the UK’s most exciting performance poet and rapper.” This may not sound likeContinue reading “Wasted – November 2013”

St James’ Theatre Studio Originally Posted: http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/04-2014/a-spoonful-of-sherman-st-james-theatre_34264.html #Tweeting it – My Verdict in 140 characters 4* This will take you back to your childhood – whatever age you are now. I defy anyone not to have a smile on their face during this show. The Sherman Brothers are two of the most famous songwriters inContinue reading “A Spoonful of Sherman – April 2014”

The Marlowe Studio, Canterbury Writer/Director: Music: Kim Heron Originally posted http://www.thepublicreviews.com/translunar-paradise-the-marlowe-studio-canterbury/ #Tweetingit – My Verdict in 140 characters 5* Beyond stunning – there are no other words for this show. The audience leave the theatre in silence. The women wipe away the mascara and try to blot their red eyes while the men puff outContinue reading “Translunar Paradise – November 2013”

The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Music and Sound Editor: Janie Armour Writer and Director: Rachel Savage Originally Posted: http://www.thepublicreviews.com/finding-joy-marlowe-theatre-canterbury/ #Tweetingit – My verdict in 140 Characters: 5* An emotive, stunning piece created and performed by an extremely talented writer and cast. Dialogue-less mask work at its best. A fully masked play with no dialogue about dementia?Continue reading “Finding Joy Review – March 2014”

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake The Marlowe Theatre Canterbury Director and choreograher: Matthew Bourne Set and Costume Designer: Lez Brotherston Lighting Design: Rock Fisher Sound Design: Ross Brown Music: Pyotr IlyichTchaikovsky Originally Posted: http://www.thepublicreviews.com/matthew-bournes-swan-lake-marlowe-theatre-canterbury/ #Tweetingit – My verdict in 140 Characters: 5* A stunning, strong and intense take on a classic. Bourne doing what he does best;Continue reading “Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake”