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Aisling Kearns as Mary, J Smith-Cameron as Juno, Mark Rylance as Captain Jack Boyleand Eimhin Fitzgerald Doherty as Johnny Boyle (Photo: Manuel Harlan)

REVIEW: Juno and the Paycock, Gielgud (2024)

Post author:Lizzie Loveridge
Post published:7 October 2024
Post category:Play Review West End

Ireland : Feckless Men, Strong Women "I ofen looked up at the sky an' assed meself the question - what is the stars, what is the stars? "Captain Jack Boyle Aisling…

Audrey Brisson as 'Amelie' (Photo: Matt Crockett)

REVIEW: Amélie the Musical, Criterion Theatre (2021)

Post author:Lizzie Loveridge
Post published:3 June 2021
Post category:Currently Running Musical Review West End
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What could be a better theme for this un Broadway musical than in the times of Covid to show kindness to others, and oneself!A musical adaptation of the French film about Amélie Poulain, (the charming Audrey Brisson) a waitress in a Parisian café, who day dreams about making a positive difference to the people around her.The question is whether Amélie can take a risk and show the same kindness to herself as she has shown to others.