RED BUS LONDINIUM Reviews

  • Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] ***

    Authored by Harry Hill and Steve Brown, Tony! is a noisy musical look back at the Blair era. For those who lived through the era, it is a rousing (perhaps nostalgic) piece of fun. Younger members of the audience did find some elements hard to follow, this is really a piece for those who lived…

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  • Review: Blanket Ban, Southwark Playhouse ***

    Review: The play “Blanket Ban” explores abortion rights in Malta, blending personal testimonies but suffers from excessive narrative complexity.

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  • Review: It’s a Motherf**king Pleasure, Soho Theatre ****

    While I might have been too embarrassed to name the show at the Box Office once my tickets were in hand, this show was well worth it. Disability-led theatre company FlawBored have produced an irreverent, exposing and hilarious exploration of the complexities of being inclusive. As a teacher, I recognised some of the dilemmas. If…

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  • Review: Berlusconi a new musical, Southwark Playhouse ***

    Review: The musical “Berlusconi” offers an energetic yet confusing experience, drawing comparisons to “Evita” and “Jerry Springer the Opera.”

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  • Review: The Meaning of Zong ****

    Olaudah Equiano should be a household name, so it is fantastic that, in this play, Giles Terera brings his pivotal story to a wider audience. The deaths on the Zong are a story so important and disgraceful that that story should be heard, too. In this play, Equiano’s own words ring down the ages as…

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  • Review: Black Superhero, Royal Court ***

    Review: The play “Black Superhero” effectively explores friendship, confusion, and self-destruction, enhanced by strong performances and creative staging.

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  • Review: Ain’t Too Proud *****

    Review: Ain’t Too Proud combines exceptional songs and choreography with a profound story, exploring the Temptations’ legacy and civil rights issues.

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  • Lehman Trilogy *****

    Review: This captivating family saga explores the rise and fall of Lehman Brothers, featuring impressive performances in creatively staged scenes.

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