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Tag Archives: Theatre
Theatre review: “Chavs” at the Lyric, Hammersmith
The dramatisation of Owen Jones’ Chavs explores the British class system through stereotypes. Owen Jones was inspired to write Chavs: the demonization of the working class, his polemic on class hatred in the UK, when friends at a dinner party … Continue reading
Interview with Eve Myles
Eve Myles is excited. I can tell this because her raspy Welsh tones which caress my ears are punctuated with throaty laughter. Though I know she’s had a string of interviewers this morning, the sweet sing-song accent asking, “How are … Continue reading
The Deep Blue Sea: can the issues stay afloat in the 21st century?
The Deep Blue Sea producer Sean O’Connor is the first to admit that his new film is difficult to relate to. “Some people will find it inaccessible”, he tells me when I meet him in the week following the film’s … Continue reading
The Riots, Tricycle Theatre – Review
In his memoir Out of the Ashes, Tottenham MP David Lammy writes, “Whatever some politicians might say, these riots were about more than “criminality, pure and simple”.” In this highly anticipated play at the Tricycle, writer Gillian Slovo and director … Continue reading
Othello at the Sheffield Crucible, October 2011
Those who are familiar with Shakespeare’s Othello will appreciate the common view that as eponymous titles go, Iago would perhaps be more fitting. One of the most frequently analysed characters in literary history, Iago’s machinations drive the plot, his soliloquies … Continue reading
Edinburgh Festival 2011: Rachael’s Cafe
Before I left Edinburghon the Sunday I had time to see one more show. I looked at the Free Fringe Catalogue to see if there was anything interesting – unlike 3D Hamlet, at least I wouldn’t waste money if the … Continue reading
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Edinburgh Festival 2011: 3D Hamlet: A Lost Generation
On the Saturday evening I went to see 3D Hamlet: A Lost Generation, which I immediately regretted. I am not sure if, needing the toilet aside, I have ever been so keen to escape from the theatre; they say you are … Continue reading
