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Criticks Reviews: Theatre

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Bad history and boring theatre.

Event Date(s): 20th Aug 2014

Location: Edinburgh

Reviewed by: Marc Mierowsky

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Queen Anne

Queen Anne

A new play explores the life, reign and friendships of the last Stuart monarch.

Event Date(s): 8th Jul 2014

Location: Baron's Court Theatre, London

Reviewed by: Miranda Reading

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Lovers-Vows

Lovers’ Vows

A dazzling production of Inchbald's play that also casts light on Austen's novel.

Event Date(s): 12th Jul 2014

Location: Chawton House

Reviewed by: Dr Elizabeth A. Dolan and Dr Sally Holloway

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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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