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Archive for March, 2008

Mar 12th, 2008

Elephant – Touring

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ElephantNew Wimbledon Theatre & TouringDodgy Clutch in association with the Market Theatre of Johannesburg.Director: Ozzie Riley Reviewed by Francesca ElliottElephant tells the story of an African chief who having died, is denied entrance to heaven. Confused, he asks his ancestors for help and they advise him to revisit his past to see where he went [...]

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Mar 7th, 2008

The Mothership – Birmingham Rep (The Door)

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The Mothership by Douglas MaxwellBirmingham Rep (The Door) until 15th March then TourDirected by Ben Payne Reviewed by Helen ChapmanHaving arrived slightly sceptical at the thought of a new age journey through outer space, I was impressed by a down to earth story of a modern family simply dealing with what life has dealt them. [...]

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Mar 6th, 2008

Hello Dolly – National Tour

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HELLO, DOLLY! By Jerry Herman & Michael StewartNational Tour (Lowry Theatre Review)Reviewed By Steve BurbridgeJust ask any aficionado of musical theatre and they’ll tell you that Hello, Dolly! is the biggest show-stopper in the history of the genre. It has all the necessary ingredients required of a classic musical: a wonderful story, memorable songs and [...]

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