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Criticks Reviews: Theatre

Adam Smith, le Grand Tour

Adam Smith, le Grand Tour

Although those hoping for a history lesson will be left disappointed, this production's energetic, witty and self-deprecating exploration of Adam Smith deserves much praise.

Event Date(s): 2nd Aug 2013

Location: Edinburgh

Reviewed by: Matthew Dziennik

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The School for Scandal at Park Theatre

The School for Scandal at Park Theatre

An exciting production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's most celebrated comedy.

Event Date(s): 4th Jul 2013

Location: Park Theatre, Finsbury Park, London

Reviewed by: Emrys D. Jones

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The Rivals

The Rivals

A simple yet effective staging of Sheridan's comedy of manners.

Event Date(s): 6th Oct 2012

Location: London

Reviewed by: Harriet Tait

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The Irish Giant

The Irish Giant

The dilemmas of science and a triumphant play about an seven-foot-tall Irishman.

Event Date(s): 23rd May 2012

Location: Southwark Playhouse, London

Reviewed by: Penelope Corfield and Tony Belton

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She Stoops to Conquer

She Stoops to Conquer

Goldsmith's drama is played for laughs at the National Theatre.

Event Date(s): 20th Apr 2012

Location: National Theatre, London

Reviewed by: Penelope Corfield

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The Madness of George III

The Madness of George III

A superb revival of Alan Bennett's masterly history play.

Event Date(s): 17th Feb 2012

Location: Apollo Theatre, London

Reviewed by: Harriet Tait

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The Recruiting Officer

The Recruiting Officer

A star-studded cast perform George Farquhar’s 1706 military comedy with gusto.

Event Date(s): 18th Feb 2012

Location: Donmar Warehouse, London

Reviewed by: Matthew McCormack

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The Clandestine Marriage

The Clandestine Marriage

A highly enjoyable semi-staged reading of a good-humoured comedy.

Event Date(s): 16th Feb 2012

Location: Dr Johnson's House, London

Reviewed by: Máire MacNeil

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The Belle’s Stratagem

The Belle’s Stratagem

An acclaimed revival of Hannah Cowley's witty comedy.

Event Date(s): 24th Sep 2011

Location: Southwark Playhouse, London

Reviewed by: Elaine McGirr

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The Provoked Wife

The Provoked Wife

Sir John Vanbrugh's Restoration comedy suits this setting in the Jazz Age.

Event Date(s): 12th Oct 2011

Location: Greenwich Playhouse, London

Reviewed by: Harriet Tait

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