Author: Red Bus Londinium
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Review: Ebony Scrooge, Sadlers Wells East ****
Review: Sadler’s Wells presents a vibrant Caribbean-inspired remix of A Christmas Carol, showcasing dynamic choreography and a fresh narrative twist.
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Review: Sunny Afternoon, (on tour), New Wimbledon Theatre, ***
Review: Sunny Afternoon at New Wimbledon Theatre celebrates the Kinks’ legacy, blending captivating music with the band’s complex story for an engaging experience.
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Review: After Sunday, Bush Theatre ****
Review: After Sunday at the Bush Theatre explores the intersection of Caribbean identity and a failing psychological care system, highlighting trauma, resilience, and human connection.
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Review: The Ecstasy of Hedy Lamarr, New Wimbledon Theatre, ****
Review: The Ecstasy of Hedy Lamarr showcases her journey as an actress and inventor, highlighting her impactful life and achievements.
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Review: Not your Superwoman, Bush Theatre ****½
Review: Not Your Superwoman captivates audiences with its exploration of generational dynamics in a Guyanese immigrant family, promising a West End transfer.
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Review: Tentacle Tribe: PRISM, Sadlers Wells East ****1/2
Review: Tentacle Tribe’s Prism captivates with vibrant movement and reflections, creating a unique, immersive dance experience without a traditional narrative.
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Review: The Gardening Club, New Wimbledon Theatre ****
Review: The Gardening Club is a compelling musical exploring women’s rights through humour and emotion, set against a vibrant 1960s backdrop.
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Review: Black Power Desk , Brixton House ****
Review: Black Power Desk is a poignant musical debuting in Brixton, blending 1970s Black British protest with personal narratives, inviting audience engagement.
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Review: How to be a Dancer in Seventy-two Thousand Easy Lessons, Sadlers Wells East ****1/2
Review: “How to Be a Dancer in 72,000 Easy Lessons at Sadler’s Wells East explores choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan’s life through vivid narratives and dance.”
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Review: Make Me Feel, Bush Theatre (Young Company) ***
Review: The Bush Theatre’s production “Make Me Feel” showcases the Young Company’s talent, tackling pertinent themes around communication and mental health, culminating in a powerful, engaging performance.
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Review: R.O.S.E., Sadlers Wells East ****
Review: R.O.S.E. at Sadlers Wells merges nightlife with contemporary dance, featuring DJ Call Super and captivating performances by Sharon Eyal’s dancers, encouraging audience participation.
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Review: Inside Giovanni’s Room, Sadlers Wells East ****
Review: Phoenix Dance Theatre presents a captivating dance adaptation of Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room, exploring timeless themes of identity and societal expectations.
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Review: Just for one day, Shaftesbury ****
Review: “Just For One Day” is a vibrant tribute to Live Aid, examining its legacy and challenges with engaging performances and powerful music.
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Review: Miss Myrtle’s Garden, Bush Theatre ****½
Review: Miss Myrtle’s Garden is a poignant play about memory loss, explored through Myrtle’s relationships, blending humour and deep emotion effectively.
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Review: Tending, Riverside Studios ****
Review: Tending powerfully voices the experiences of NHS nurses, highlighting their sacrifices and struggles during the Covid-19 crisis through poignant theatre.
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Review: Kyoto, RSC / Soho Place ****
Review: Kyoto explores the complex dynamics of climate negotiations through one man’s opposition, prompting reflection on personal responsibility in addressing global warming.
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Review: A Brief Case Of Crazy, Riverside Studios ****
Review: Skedaddle Theatre’s “A Brief Case of Crazy” is a delightful movement-theatre experience, showcasing comedic physicality and emotional storytelling.
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Covenant of Water, Abraham Vergese
This is an epic novel which my Book Group loved. It is very long so make sure to choose a time when everyone will have plenty of time to read. Strengths are that it does not shy away from difficult stories, troubled times or unhappy endings. The reader feels a part of the sweep of…
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