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Review, Yentl, Marylebone Theatre, ****
Review: Kadimah’s Yentl at Marylebone Theatre authentically revives Singer’s story, exploring gender and faith with contemporary relevance and emotional depth.
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ATG Discounts with Student Beans
Discount: ATG Theatres collaborates with Student Beans to provide £25 tickets for various productions. Student Beans is an international loyalty platform that offers students discounts from numerous brands, functioning as a digital student ID card for online and in-store student status verification.
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Review: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, Lyric Hammersmith ****
Review: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, a collaboration of Jocelyn Bioh and Monique Touko, brilliantly showcases community and culture at Lyric Hammersmith.
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Review: Welcome to Pemfort, Soho Theatre ****
Review: Welcome to Pemfort, a new play by Sarah Power. A pretty gift shop hides a much darker story with no easy answers.
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Review: Waitress Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre *****
Review: The 2026 Waitress UK tour celebrates its tenth anniversary, featuring Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna at various theatres across the country.
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Review: Choir Boy, Stratford East ****
Review: Choir Boy at Stratford East compellingly explores identity and legacy through music and drama, delivering a powerful, moving theatrical experience.
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Review: Squidge, Riverside Studios ****
Review: “Squidge,” Tiggy Bayley’s powerful debut play celebrates teaching assistants, capturing the complexities of the UK education system with poignant accuracy.
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Review: Summer Folk, National Theatre **** ½
Review: Robert Hastie’s production of Gorky’s Summerfolk at the National Theatre revitalises its themes of privilege and disillusionment, resonating powerfully today.
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Review: Ancient Grease, The VAULTS ***
Review: Ancient Grease at The Vaults merges Greek mythology with Grease, offering camp entertainment despite its distracting writing and extended length.
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Review: Mythos: Ragnarök, Alexandra Palace ****
Review: Mythos: Ragnarök at Alexandra Palace fuses Norse mythology and professional wrestling, captivating audiences with its energetic performances and emotional depth.
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Review: Children of the Night, Southwark Playhouse ****
Review: Children of the Night is a vibrant, intimate exploration of 90s Doncaster, blending personal stories with communal resilience and nostalgia.
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Review: Iron Fantasy, Soho Theatre *** ½
Review: Iron Fantasy at Soho Theatre humorously explores female strength through whimsical performances, showcasing resilience and vulnerability amidst a critique of gym culture.
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Review: Russell Maliphant Dance Company Landscapes, Sadlers Wells East ****
Review: Russell Maliphant’s “Landscapes” at Sadler’s Wells East features compelling solos like “AfterLight” and “Two,” blending masterful movement, light, and music.
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Review: Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch “Sweet Mambo”, Sadlers Wells *****
Review: Pina Bausch’s Sweet Mambo, now in London, masterfully blends movement, emotion, and storytelling, showcasing the profound impact of her Tanztheater.
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Review: Spin Cycles , Camden People’s Theatre****
Review: Spin Cycles is a poignant, humorous one-woman show exploring grief and wellness culture, resonating deeply with communal experiences and personal trauma.
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Review: Maggots, Bush Theatre ****
Review: Maggots at the Bush Theatre explores the hidden human cost of urban neglect, revealing the fragile connections between community and storytelling in contemporary society.
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Review: BIGRE / “Fish Bowl”, Sadlers Wells ****
Review: Bigre “FishBowl” at Sadlers Wells offers intelligent physical comedy and sharp social satire, capturing relatable awkwardness through clever characters and intricate scenography.
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Review: Friends! the Parody Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre, ***
Review: FRIENDS! The Musical Parody blends nostalgia and comedy but falters in balancing tribute and satire, appealing largely to devoted fans.
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