RED BUS LONDINIUM Reviews

  • 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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  • Review: NOW that’s What I Call A Musical, New Wimbledon Theatre ***

    Review: NOW That’s What I Call A Musical offers nostalgic enjoyment through 1980s hits, despite a flimsy plot and moderate choreography.

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  • Review: Retrograde, Apollo Theatre ****  

    Review: “Retrograde” by Ryan Calais Cameron is a gripping play exploring the dilemmas faced by black actor Sidney Poitier during McCarthyism. Set in one tense day, it examines themes of identity, sacrifice, and ethical choices, as Poitier grapples with the pressure to denounce hero Paul Robeson to secure his career.

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  • Review: Dear England, National Theatre **** ½ 

    Review: “Dear England” explores the national passion for football, addressing expectations, racism, and cultural change through Gareth Southgate’s leadership and communication.

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