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Criticks Reviews: Theatre

Venice Preserv’d

Venice Preserv’d

An ambitious and politically resonant production of Otway's neglected masterpiece.

Event Date(s): 10th Jun 2014

Location: Paynes and Borthwick, Greenwich, London

Reviewed by: Emrys D. Jones

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The Rover

The Rover

A new look at the love triangles of Behn's comedy.

Event Date(s): 18th Apr 2014

Location: Theatre Erindale, Toronto, Canada

Reviewed by: Morgan Vanek

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Nathan the Wise

Nathan the Wise

A complex retelling of Lessing's richly philosophical play.

Event Date(s): 5th Mar 2014

Location: Judith E. Wilson Drama Studio, Cambridge

Reviewed by: James Harriman-Smith

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Les acteurs de bonne foi

Les acteurs de bonne foi

A high-octane rendition of Marivaux's one-act metatheatrical comedy

Event Date(s): 27th Feb 2014

Location: Cambridge, UK

Reviewed by: James Harriman-Smith

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Emma Hamilton’s Attitudes Renewed

Emma Hamilton’s Attitudes Renewed

An interview exploring the ideas behind a recent performance inspired by the life of Emma Hamilton.

Event Date(s): 22nd Feb 2014

Location: The Queen's House, Greenwich

Reviewed by: Emrys D. Jones

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The Witlings

The Witlings

A biting comedy well performed.

Event Date(s): 2nd Mar 2014

Location: Theatre Erindale, Toronto, Canada

Reviewed by: Kelcie Jones

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BSECS Criticks Review - The Beggar's Opera

The Beggar’s Opera

A fresh yet faithful version of Gay's classic ballad-opera.

Event Date(s): 28th Jan 2014

Location: York University, Toronto, Canada

Reviewed by: Christopher Kelleher

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The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman

Wit, pathos and comic timing do a good job of exploiting the theatrical potential of Sterne's Tristram Shandy.

Event Date(s): 23rd Nov 2013

Location: St Helen’s Stonegate, York

Reviewed by: Karl O’Hanlon

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BSECS Criticks Review - Voice from the Pulpit

Voice from the Pulpit

Sterne's tercentenary year nears its end on a sublime high, celebrating Sterne the homilist with a deft touch of High Anglican theatricality.

Event Date(s): 14th Oct 2013

Reviewed by: Alexander Hardie-Forsyth

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Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

A two-actor cast manage a marvellous adaptation of Austen's novel.

Event Date(s): 7th Nov 2013

Location: Pegasus Theatre, Oxford

Reviewed by: Clare Bucknell

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