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Stephen Kennedy as Ray and Matthew Blaney as Matthew (Photo: LIdia Crisafulli)

REVIEW: Not Now, Finborough Theatre (2022)

It is a tense morning for Matthew (Matthew Blaney) in Belfast.  Yesterday was his father’s funeral and today he has to leave for a crucial audition at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.  He’s rehearsing the opening speech from Richard III and distorting his body to show Richard’s disability. But it isn’t working. 

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Douglas Henshall as James Melville, Brian Vernel as Thompson and Rona Morison as Agnes )Photo: Manuel Harlan)

REVIEW: Mary, Hampstead Theatre (2022)

Was Mary Queen of Scots villified for her enjoyment of sex? “Too often she was ruled by her heart.” James Melville Douglas Henshall as James Malville and Brian Verney as Thompson…

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Read more about the article REVIEW: My Neighbour Totoro, Barbican Theatre (2022)
My Neighbour Totoro (Photo Manuel Harlan ©Royal Shakespeare Company)

REVIEW: My Neighbour Totoro, Barbican Theatre (2022)

Terrific Thrilling Totoro "You can't be scared if you're laughing" Tatsuo"I loved the Film but the Play's even better"  Lyle, our reviewer's granddaughter My Neighbour Totoro (Photo: Manuel Harlan © Royal…

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