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Criticks Reviews: Theatre

Amadeus at the National Theatre

Amadeus at the National Theatre

A wonderful revival of Peter Shaffer's vibrant play.

Event Date(s): 19th Oct 2016 - 18th Mar 2017

Location: National Theatre (Olivier), London

Reviewed by: Emrys Jones, King's College London

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Whackham and Windham the Wrangling Lawyers

Whackham and Windham the Wrangling Lawyers

An entertaining reading of a forgotten play.

Event Date(s): 22nd Feb 2017

Location: Northern Stage, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Reviewed by: Katie Aske, Criticks Theatre Editor

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Dr Frankenstein

A bold adaptation of Shelley's novel.

Event Date(s): 3rd Feb 2017 - 11th Mar 2017

Location: Northern Stage, Newcastle

Reviewed by: Katie Aske, Criticks Theatre Editor

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Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

An energetic production that prioritises Austen's comic side.

Event Date(s): 31st Jan 2017 - 25th Feb 2017

Location: Theatre Royal, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Reviewed by: James Harriman-Smith, Newcastle University

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The Rose Unfolds

The Rose Unfolds

A daring experiment, and a successful one.

Event Date(s): 6th Sep 2016 - 18th Sep 2016

Location: Rose Playhouse, London

Reviewed by: Gabriella Infante, King's College London

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The Rivals

The Rivals

An exuberant and engaging touring production of Sheridan's much-loved comedy.

Event Date(s): 9th Sep 2016 - 19th Nov 2016

Location: Old Vic, Bristol; Everyman Playhouse, Liverpool; Citizens Theatre, Glasgow

Reviewed by: Corrina Readioff, University of Liverpool

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The Libertine

The Libertine

Excellent casting and direction make for an engaging portrayal of Rochester's life and times.

Event Date(s): 22nd Sep 2016 - 3rd Dec 2016

Location: Theatre Royal, Haymarket

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Oliver

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An Interview with Loveday Ingram, Director of The Rover at the RSC

An Interview with Loveday Ingram, Director of The Rover at the RSC

Lyndsey Bakewell interviews director Loveday Ingram, asking about the choices and inspirations behind her current production of The Rover.

Event Date(s): 8th Sep 2016 - 11th Feb 2017

Location: Swan Theatre, Stratford

Reviewed by: Lyndsey Bakewell, Loughborough University

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Redoute, A 1790s Viennese Ball

Redoute, A 1790s Viennese Ball

A lively introduction to baroque music and dance.

Event Date(s): 17th Oct 2016

Location: King's College London

Reviewed by: Nicki Reddington, King's College London

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A Life of Activism: The Legend of James Montgomery

A Life of Activism: The Legend of James Montgomery

Two-man show brings the figure of James Montgomery to life.

Event Date(s): 25th Sep 2016

Location: Barker's Pool, Sheffield

Reviewed by: Eleanor Bird, Sheffield University

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