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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 01:40 PM
London.

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE
by Martin McDonagh.

Young Vic 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ To 21 August 2010,
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & 4, 18 Aug 2.30pm.
Audio-described 14 Aug 2.30pm.
Captioned 5 Aug.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvic.org.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 21 July.

Emotions accumulated in a corner of the country, finely on show in London.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 01:06 PM
London.

SPUR OF THE MOMENT
by Anya Reiss.

Royal Court (Jerwood Theatre Upstairs) Sloane Square To 21 August 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Wed & Sat 4pm.
Captioned 12 Aug.
Runs 1hr 40min No interval.

TICKETS: 029 7505 5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 July.

The younger the characters, the more they convince.
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Posted by : RodDungate on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 10:09 AM
THE RELUCTANT ESCAPOLOGIST: Mike Bradwell
Nick Hern Books: 9 781854 595386
Pub: 2010

Review: Rod Dungate, 29 07 10

Detailed, witty, a first-hand experience account of long involvement in alternative theatre

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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 04:46 PM
London.

WILLY RUSSELL SEASON

EDUCATING RITA and SHIRLEY VALENTINE

Trafalgar Studios (Studio 1) Whitehall To 30 October 2010.

Educating Rita:
7.30pm 20, 31 July, 2-7, 9-14, 28, 30-31 Aug, 1-4, 13-18, 27-30 Sept, 1, 2, 11-16, 25-30 Oct.
3.30pm 31 July, 5, 7, 19, 21. 26 Aug, 9, 11, 23, 25 Sept, 7, 9, 21, 23 Oct.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

Shirley Valentine
28, 29 July, 16-21, 23-27 Aug, 6-11, 20-25 Sept, 4-9, 18-23 Oct.
3.30pm 12, 14, 28 Aug, 2, 4, 16, 18, 30 Sept, 2, 14, 16, 28, 30 Oct.
Runs 2hr 5min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 871 7632.
www.willyrussellseason.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 July (Shirley Valentine); 27 July (Educating Rita).

Speaking up in the Mersey sound.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 03:05 PM
London.

DESIRE
by Josep Maria Benet I Jornet translated by Sharon G Feldman.

White Bear Theatre 138 Kennington Park Road SE11 4DJ To 31 July 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sun 5.30pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.

TICKETS: 020 7793 9193.
www.ticketweb.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 July.

Desire disrupts the plane of life.
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Posted by : RodDungate on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 09:50 AM
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DANTON'S DEATH
by Georg Buchner.

Olivier Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 14 October 2010.

7.30; mats 2.30pm (see website for details);

Runs: 1hr 45min No interval.

TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 24 July.

Hurtling production - but the whole is less than the sum of the parts.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 11:19 AM
London.

INTRIGUE/LOVE
by Friedrich von Schiller new version y Daniel Millar and MarkLeipacher.

Southwark Playhouse Shipwright’s Yard, corner of Tooley Street/Bermondsey Street SE1 2TF To 7 August 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm
Post-show discussion 28 July.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7407 0234.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 July.

Rare chance to see an intriguing play sympathetically presented.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 10:32 AM
London.

LIGHT SHINING IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
by Caryl Churchill.

Arcola Theatre 27 Arcola Street E8 2DJ To 7 August 2010.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 July.

Bright revival of undervalued play.
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Posted by : Mark-Courtice on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 02:15 AM
Newbury.

Barry Manilow’s COPACABANA
music by Barry Manilow lyrics by Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman book by Barry Manilow, Jack Feldman and Bruce Sussman.

Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE To 4 September 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm (no mat 15 July) except 4 Sept at 1.30pm and 6.30pm.
Runs 2hr 45min One interval.

TICKETS: 01635 46044.
www.watermill.org.uk
Review Mark Courtice 19 July.

Cheerful fun.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 02:20 PM
London.

THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Horton Foote.

Courtyard Theatre 40 Pitfield Street N1 6EU To 1 August 2010.
Tue-Sun 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 477 1000.
www.thecourtyard.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 14 July.

Makes a trip to the Courtyard worthwhile.
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Posted by : RodDungate on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 09:46 AM
London.

The Secret of Sherlock Holmes
by Jeremy Paul.

Duchess Theatre 3-5 Catherine Street WC2B 5LA.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Wed 3pm Sat 4pm.
Runs:1hr 40mins One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 412 4659.
Review: Carole Woddis 20 July.

Timeless or throwback?
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Posted by : al_geary on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 09:39 AM
Nottingham.

MEMOIRS OF A BISCUIT TIN: Bethany Sheldon and Kathryn Lowe.
Lakeside Arts Centre: Tkts 0115 846 7777 www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Runs: 1h 0m: no interval.
Review: Alan Geary: 15 July, 2010.


It doesn’t just work - it’s excellent.
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Posted by : al_geary on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 01:54 AM
Tour.

THE TEMPEST
by William, Shakespeare.

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, Tour Information www.tlcm.co.uk.
Runs: 2h 10m: one interval.
Review: Alan Geary 18 July at Newstead Abbey.

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men might just be the best open-air touring company around.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 01:13 PM
Newcastle-under-Lyme.

BLEAK HOUSE
by Charles Dickens adapted by Theresa Heskins.

New Vic Theatre Etruria Road ST5 0JG To 24 July 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.15pm.
Audio-described 24 July 2.15pm.
Captioned 20 July.
Post-show Discussion 20 July.
Runs 2hr 45min One interval.

Captures the range of Dickens’ social portrait and his tonal palette.

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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, July 19, 2010 - 09:33 AM
London.

GOD DON’T LIVE ON A HOUSING ESTATE
by Dean Stalham.

Hot Tap Theatre 20-32 Goodwood Road SE14 6LG To 31 July 2010.
Tue-Sat 8pm.
Runs 1hr 50min One interval.

TICKETS: 020 7274 7474.
dean@artssaveslives.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 July.

New theatre space and play might not be best matched, but an enjoyable enough evening.
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Posted by : RodDungate on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 10:13 PM
SOUND OF MUSIC: Birmingham Hippodrome
Runs: 2h 45m, one interval
Review: Alexander Ray, 16 July 2010

Nice but pedestrian


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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 01:42 PM
London.

PERSONAL ENEMY
by John Osborne and Anthony Creighton.

White Bear Theatre Club 138 Kennington Park Road SE11 4DJ To 11 July 2010.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 July.

Play of its time that stands up as a period piece today.
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Posted by : al_geary on Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 02:33 PM
Tour.

ROMEO AND JULIET
by William Shakespeare.

Illyria Tour to 5 September 2010.
Information www.illyria.uk.com
Runs 3hr 5min One interval.
Review: Alan Geary 10 July at Newstead Abbey.

Well up to Illyria’s high standards.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 01:57 PM
Northampton.

FLATHAMPTON
by Daniel Jamieson.

Royal and Derngate To 17 July 2010.
Runs1hr 30min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 July.

A look around town.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 01:34 AM
Tour.

QUARTET
by Ronald Harwood.

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Tour to 28 August 2010.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 12 July at Richmond Theatre.

A gentle contrivance that finally makes its point powerfully.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, July 12, 2010 - 02:36 PM
Sheffield.

ALICE
a new adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland by Laura Wade.

Crucible Theatre To 234 July 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Sat & 14 July 2.30pm.
Audio-described 16, 22 July.
Captioned 17 July 2.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 22 July.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.

TICKETS: 0114 249 6000.
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 10 July.

A Wonderland of the mind.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, July 12, 2010 - 01:19 PM
Bolton.

THE HIRED MAN
book by Melvyn Bragg music and lyrics by Howard Goodall.

Octagon Theatre To 3 July 2010.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 3 July.

Oh, to see A Hired Man.
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Posted by : RodDungate on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 09:52 AM
London.

LA BÊTE
by David Hirson.

Comedy Theatre Panton Street SW1Y 4DN To 4 September 2010.
Mon-Sat7.30 Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs: 1hr 45 mins No interval.

TICKETS: 0844 871 2118.
www.labetetheplay.com
Review: Carole Woddis 7 July.

Overwhelming is a two-edged sword. . .
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 04:43 PM
London.

MISS LILY GETS BONED or THE LOSS OF ALL ELEPHANT ELDERS
by Bekah Brunstetter.

Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Brasserie 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 10 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 5min One interval.

TICKETS: 0844 847 1652.
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 7 July.

Elephants, and humans, never forgetting.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 02:22 PM
London.: Gob Squad: Revolution Now!

REVOLUTION NOW!
by The Gob Squad.

Institute of Contemporary Arts The Mall SW1Y 5AH To 26 June 2010.
Runs 1hr 45 min No interval.
Review: Carole Woddis 25 June 25.

Gob Squad plays god.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 02:02 PM
London

THE GARDEN
by Alex Bulmer.

St Alfege Church Greenwich SE10 To 27 June 2010.
Runs c30min
Review: Carole Woddis 24 June.

The air is full of wondrous things.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 01:44 PM
Manchester.

CHARLEY’S AUNT
by Brandon Thomas.

Royal Exchange Theatre St Ann’s Square M2 7DH To 7 August 2010.
Mon-Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm Mat Wed 2.30pm Sat 4pm.
Audio-described 31 July 4pm.
BSL Signed 6 August.
Runs 2hrt 30min Two intervals.

TICKETS: 0161 833 9833.
www.royalexchange.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 3 July.

Precise delivery and farcical fantastication make for an enjoyable evening.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 12:39 PM
Bury St Edmunds.

THE POOR SOLDIER
by John O’Keeffe music by William Shield.

Theatre Royal To 3 July 2010.
Runs 2hr 5min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 June.

More repertory restored in Suffolk.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 12:33 PM
Sheffield.

THAT FACE
by Polly Stenham.

Crucible Studio To 24 July 2010.
Tue-Sat 7.45pm except 24 July 7pm Mat Sat & 14 July 2pm
BSL Signed 14 July 7.45pm.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.

TICKETS: 0114 429 6000.
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 6 July.

Emotional vandalism goes bourgeois.
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Posted by : RodDungate on Friday, July 09, 2010 - 09:06 AM
London.

WELCOME TO THEBES
by Moira Buffini.

Olivier Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 19 August.

7.30 26-29 July, 5-7, 9, 10, 16-18 Aug.
Mat 2pm 29 July, 7, 10, 18 Aug.
2.30pm 8 Aug.
Audio-described 6 Aug, 7 Aug 2pm (+Touch Tour 12.30pm).
Captioned 9 Aug.
Runs: 2hr 35min One interval.

TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 6 July 6.

Ambitious, enlightening, thinking on a big scale.
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