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Sleeping Beauty Review

A pantomime held at the Victoria Theatre on the 1st of January. It was lead by Neil Hurst, renowned for his work in panto, and he didn't disappoint. He made sure that the piece was delight for not only the raucous kids, but so everyone had a good laugh. I was impressed by the rest of the ensemble also who lit up on stage. Rating 8/10.

Merry Wives of Windsor Review

A surprisingly fun and interactive show that had boisterous characters and an amazing live band. The story became confused in itself sometimes but the experienced cast kept the pace alive and the comedy rolling. If anything, I was more impressed with their stamina rather than the plot. still, I didn't regret watching it, and what more could want from watching men in tights. Rating 7/10.

Urashima Taro After Session Review

This was an extremley useful session with the actress and the director of the play. It was interesting to learn about how the play was set up but more importantly how the puppets were made. I was educated about the cultural themes behind the piece and I got to know how the piece was devised. It was the cherry on top of a very good play. Rating 8/10.

Urashima Taro Review

It was a puppet show that was quite unlike another. The use of the puppeteer as a character meant that dialogue could be seen on stage. It was just a puppet show, but an engrossing story of lust, violence but most importantly turtles. The daring move into nudity didn't degrade from the almost childish, fairy-tale like plot. Rating 8/10.

Blithe Spirit Review

I had no illusions in the fact that this show wasn't really aimed at me. It was full of almost tired comedy, posh accents and a shaky set. The spectacle at the end overshadowed the entire play. I wasn't a fan of the mumbling protaginist either. His words seemed to be lost through his inability to be a comedian. Rating 4/10

Kupeng Kwa Hamlet Review

A cultural and somewhat witty look at Shakespeare. A definite break-away from your usual 'period drama'. Using acapella in song and audience interaction, meant it felt like a close and homely atmosphere. Something that I'm sure was meant to highlight African culture. A great show all round. Rating 9/10.

Enron Mini-Review

A financial drama that didn't really excite me. The acting was of a decent quality, but the piece lacked a 'followable' story. It's almost overly-abstract style meant that it was difficult to fully appreciate. Rating 6/10.

David Tennant being Hamlet