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news, reviews & interviews about the theatre since 2014. ✉️:
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I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER announces extension ahead of West End run in 2026:
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I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER announces extension ahead of West End run in 2026
The news of the extension, which will add two extra weeks to the run in London's West End, follows strong early demand for tickets to see this final chapter in the classic comedy series. Griff Rhys Jo...
https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/news/post/im-sorry-prime-minister-announces-west-end-extension
18 days ago
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Interview with HAMILTON'S Daniel Boys:
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Interview with HAMILTON'S Daniel Boys
Heading towards its eighth year in the West End, the multi-award-winning phenomenon Hamilton continues to bring audiences from around the world into the room where it happened. The Broadway production...
https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/news/post/daniel-boys-hamilton-interview
18 days ago
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Winners Announced for The Stage Debut Awards 2025:
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Winners Announced for The Stage Debut Awards 2025 — Theatre and Tonic
Winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2025 , in association with Netflix, were revealed on September 28 at a star-studded ceremony taking place at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London. Rachel Zegler scoop...
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/news/winners-announced-for-the-stage-debut-awards-2025
19 days ago
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Marie and Rosetta will make its West End premiere at @sohoplace from February 2026 with Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu reprising their roles.
19 days ago
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What was the Hottest Theatre News this week?! We dive into this in our weekly bulletin, now live on the website! Read it here:
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (22-28 Sept 2025) — Theatre and Tonic
Written by Jenna for Theatre and Tonic
https://tinyurl.com/5n7aeyah
20 days ago
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World Premiere Production of ‘Bank of Dave The Musical’ Set for 2026:
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World Premiere Production of ‘Bank of Dave The Musical’ Set for 2026 — Theatre and Tonic
“If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s this: everybody hates bankers.” The world premiere of BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL will open in May 2026 at the Lowry and Curve, respectively. The m...
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/news/bank-of-dave-the-musical-premiere-announced-for-2026
24 days ago
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New Co-Production of ‘Small Island’ Announced for Spring 2026:
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New Co-Production of ‘Small Island’ Announced for Spring 2026 — Theatre and Tonic
Olivier Award-winning director Matthew Xia will present a powerful and intimate new portrayal of Andrea Levy ’s multi award-winning novel, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson from 11 March 2...
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/news/new-co-production-of-small-island-announced-for-2026
24 days ago
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Birmingham Rep Announces Inaugural Season for New Artistic Director Joe Murphy
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Birmingham Rep Announces Inaugural Season for New Artistic Director Joe Murphy — Theatre and Tonic
Joe Murphy, the newly appointed Artistic Director of Birmingham, has unveiled a stellar and ambitious season for 2026/27 including new takes on classics, adaptations of best-sellers, and a host of ne...
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/news/birmingham-rep-announces-inaugural-season-for-new-artistic-director-joe-murphy
24 days ago
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The Code at
@swkplay.bsky.social
Elephant Review ★★★★ :
shorturl.at/mNp6j
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https://shorturl.at/mNp6j
27 days ago
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"An excellent revival of The Lady from the Sea which significantly deepens the characters and has been brilliantly modernised for modern life" ★★★★ (
tinyurl.com/y8xnzad5
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The Lady from the Sea at Bridge Theatre Review — Theatre and Tonic
Written by Cathie for Theatre & Tonic Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review Trigger warnings: strobe effects, discussions of death, suicide and miscarriage, underage re...
https://tinyurl.com/y8xnzad5
27 days ago
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York Theatre Royal Announces Major Revival of ‘The Secret Garden - The Musical’ for 2026:
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York Theatre Royal Announces Major Revival of ‘The Secret Garden - The Musical’ for 2026 — Theatre and Tonic
This month, the world premiere of Debbie Isitt’s Military Wives - The Musical opens, and it seems that York Theatre Royal has some more exciting news up its sleeve! A major revival of the criti...
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/news/york-theatre-royal-announces-the-secret-garden-musical-revival
about 1 month ago
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Full Cast announced for Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure at Bristol Old Vic:
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Full Cast announced for Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure at Bristol Old Vic — Theatre and Tonic
Bristol Old Vic’s swashbuckling Christmas production, newly adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, will play this festive season from 4 December 2025 to 10 January 2026. This production ...
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/news/full-cast-announced-for-treasure-island-a-new-musical-adventure-at-bristol-old-vic
about 1 month ago
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Juniper Blood at
@donmarwarehouse.bsky.social
Review ★★★★:
theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/juniper...
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Juniper Blood at Donmar Warehouse Review — Theatre and Tonic
Written by Liam Arnold for Theatre & Tonic Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/juniper-blood-donmar-warehouse-review
about 1 month ago
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Interview at Riverside Studios Review ★★★★★
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Interview at Riverside Studios Review — Theatre and Tonic
Written by Cathie for Theatre & Tonic Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/interview-riverside-studios-review
about 1 month ago
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Ed Fringe Review: Swamplesque at Assembly Main Hall ★ ★ ★ ★
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Swamplesque at Assembly Main Hall Review — Theatre & Tonic
Written by Liam Arnold for Theatre & Tonic Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/edinburgh-fringe/swamplesque-ed-fringe-review
2 months ago
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Ed Fringe Review: Goodbye Postie at theSpace on the Mile ★ ★ ★ ★
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Goodbye Postie by Deliverance Theatre Review — Theatre & Tonic
Written by Jacqueline for Theatre & Tonic
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/edinburgh-fringe/goodbye-postie-ed-fringe-review
2 months ago
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The Winter’s Tale at Royal Shakespeare Theatre Review ★ ★ ★ ★:
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The Winter’s Tale at Royal Shakespeare Theatre Review — Theatre & Tonic
Written by Roni for Theatre & Tonic Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/the-winters-tale-royal-shakespeare-theatre-review
3 months ago
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Brixton Calling at Southwark Playhouse Borough Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Brixton Calling at Southwark Playhouse Borough Review — Theatre & Tonic
Written by Amelia for Theatre & Tonic Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/brixton-calling-southwark-playhouse-borough-review
3 months ago
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Burlesque The Musical at Savoy Theatre Review ★ ★:
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Burlesque The Musical at Savoy Theatre Review — Theatre & Tonic
Written by Annie for Theatre & Tonic Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/burlesque-the-musical-savoy-theatre-review
3 months ago
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A brand new production of Hugh Whitemore’s acclaimed play Breaking the Code will make its debut at
@royalderngate.bsky.social
in September. A short tour to Barnstaple, Oxford, Peterborough, Liverpool, and Manchester will follow.
3 months ago
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Rizzle Kicks' Jordan Stephens will make his stage debut in 'Entertaining Mr Sloane' at Young Vic this Autumn.
3 months ago
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The UK premiere of 'Clarkston', starring Joe Locke, will play at the Trafalgar Theatre from 17 September to 22 November 2025.
3 months ago
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"If this feel-good, coming-of-age, celebration of hope doesn’t transfer to the West End, I'll eat my Boy George bowler hat" ★★★★★ Sing Street at
@lyrichammersmith.bsky.social
:
tinyurl.com/fste7htb
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Sing Street at Lyric Hammersmith Review — Theatre & Tonic
Written by Sarah for Theatre & Tonic Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review
https://tinyurl.com/fste7htb
3 months ago
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"If it’s a spoonful of joy you’re after, Mary Poppins is just the medicine" ★★★★★ Mary Poppins at Birmingham Hippodrome:
tinyurl.com/3x4rtr7s
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Mary Poppins The Musical, UK Tour (2025) Review — Theatre & Tonic
Written by Emmie for Theatre & Tonic Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review
https://tinyurl.com/3x4rtr7s
3 months ago
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The Addams Family at
@curveleicester.bsky.social
, "altogether ooky – and altogether brilliant" ★★★★ (
tinyurl.com/yhkbhhb2
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The Addams Family, UK Tour (2025) Review — Theatre & Tonic
Written by Emmie for Theatre & Tonic Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review
https://tinyurl.com/yhkbhhb2
3 months ago
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What was the hottest theatre news this week? We serve up our weekly bulletin to help you digest the best of the last 7 days. Read it here 👉
theatreandtonic.co.uk/news/the-hot...
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (14-20 July 2025) — Theatre & Tonic
Written by Jenna for Theatre and Tonic.
http://theatreandtonic.co.uk/news/the-hottest-theatre-news-this-week-14-20-july-2025
3 months ago
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Edinburgh Fringe Chats (#91): Yat Po Singers, ROCK HARD
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Edinburgh Fringe Chats (#91): Yat Po Singers, ROCK HARD — Theatre & Tonic
As anticipation builds for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025, we’re catching up with a range of exciting creatives preparing to bring their work to the world’s largest arts festival this August. In t...
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3 months ago
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Diamonds and Dust at Emerald Theatre, "Sexy, sharp and stunning - a triumph!" ★★★★★ (
tinyurl.com/43brymsn
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Diamonds and Dust at Emerald Theatre Review — Theatre & Tonic
Making its debut at a brand-new London venue, Diamonds and Dust is now playing at the Emerald Theatre. Starring Dita Von Teese and Faye Tozer, read our review.
https://tinyurl.com/43brymsn
4 months ago
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Evita at London Palladium, "an unapologetically big, loud, and brazen production that mirrors its protagonist’s boundless audacity." ★★★★ (
tinyurl.com/32u4jkdb
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Evita at London Palladium Review — Theatre & Tonic
Revived in the West End, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Evita makes it way to the London Palladium. Starring Rachel Zegler, read our review.
https://tinyurl.com/32u4jkdb
4 months ago
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Intimate Apparel at
@donmarwarehouse.bsky.social
Review ★★★★★:
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Intimate Apparel at Donmar Warehouse Review — Theatre & Tonic
Written by Sarah for Theatre & Tonic Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/intimate-apparel-donmar-warehouse-review
4 months ago
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (23-29 June 2025):
theatreandtonic.co.uk/news/hottest...
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What Was The Hottest Theatre News This Week? (23-29 June 2025) — Theatre & Tonic
It’s that time again! We’re back with our top 10 theatre news stories from the week running 23 – 29 June, brought to you by Theatre & Tonic. This week’s roundup includes casting news for shows suc...
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/news/hottest-theatre-news-23-29-june-2025
4 months ago
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A Montage of Monet by Threedumb Theatre Review ★ ★ ★ ★
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A Montage of Monet by Threedumb Theatre Review — Theatre & Tonic
Written by Cathie for Theatre & Tonic Disclaimer: Gifted tickets in exchange for an honest review
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/a-montage-of-monet-by-threedumb-theatre-review
4 months ago
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Vanity Fair by Moving Parts Theatre Company Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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Vanity Fair by Moving Parts Theatre Company Review — Theatre & Tonic
Performed by Moving Parts Theatre Company, read our review of Vanity Fair.
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/vanity-fair-by-moving-parts-theatre-company-review
4 months ago
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Currently trying to get ahead of the huge mountain of Edinburgh Fringe interviews I'm publishing.
4 months ago
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We've just dropped some more
#EdFringe
interviews! Cara and Kelly are Best Friends Forever For Life:
tinyurl.com/ys5u22fz
Don't Tell Dad About Diana:
tinyurl.com/yhzysxkk
An Ode to the Casting Director:
tinyurl.com/2tdwrxnh
Gimme a Sign!:
tinyurl.com/4nxzrny2
4 months ago
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Quadrophenia at
@sadlerswells.bsky.social
, "finds so much beauty in this reinvention of The Who’s classic album" ★ ★ ★ ★
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Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet Review — Theatre & Tonic
This reinvention of The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ album (and many subsequent spin-offs) brings to life the world of mods (and occasional rockers) that thrived in the early sixties. Read our review of Quad...
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/quadrophenia-a-mod-ballet-review
4 months ago
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Hercules at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, "a bold, joy-filled spectacle" ★ ★ ★ ★
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Hercules at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Review — Theatre & Tonic
Hercules has struck the West End with a thunderbolt. The Disney classic, by Alan Menken, David Zippel, Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, has landed at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Read our review on Thea...
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/blog/hercules-at-theatre-royal-drury-lane-review
4 months ago
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I'm thrilled a cast album of The Witches musical is being released. Loved this production at the National and would love a return!
4 months ago
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Edinburgh Fringe Chats (#02):
@davebibby.bsky.social
, HASTA LA VISTA... BIBBY!
theatreandtonic.co.uk/edinburgh-fr...
#EdFringe
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Edinburgh Fringe Chats (#02): Dave Bibby, HASTA LA VISTA... BIBBY! — Theatre & Tonic
Ahead of the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we chat with comedian Dave Biddy to find out more about his new show, “Hasta La Vista... Bibby!”.
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/edinburgh-fringe-2025/interview-dave-bibby-hasta-la-vista-bibby
4 months ago
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Edinburgh Fringe Chats (#01): Jamie Leonard, WONDER BOY
theatreandtonic.co.uk/edinburgh-fr...
#EdFringe
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Edinburgh Fringe Chats (#01): Jamie Leonard, WONDER BOY — Theatre & Tonic
Jamie Leonard heads to the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 with 'Wonder Boy'. We chat with him to find out more about his show on the Theatre and Tonic website.
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/edinburgh-fringe-2025/interview-with-jamie-leonard-magician
4 months ago
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Poltergeist Halloweezou 🎃
4 months ago
Answered some questions for
@theatreandtonic.bsky.social
about my new show. Catch it at
@freefringe.bsky.social
this August!
theatreandtonic.co.uk/edinburgh-fr...
#EdFringe
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Edinburgh Fringe Chats (#21): Polis Loizou, YOU OUGHTA BE IN PICTURES — Theatre & Tonic
Conducted by Emmie for Theatre and Tonic
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/edinburgh-fringe-2025/polis-loizou-you-oughta-be-in-pictures
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Dave Bibby
5 months ago
The countdown to Edinburgh is ON! Lovely to chat to
@theatreandtonic.bsky.social
about Hasta La Vista… BIBBY! 🚀 Read the full interview here:
theatreandtonic.co.uk/edinburgh-fr...
#edfringe
#edfringe2025
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Interview: Dave Bibby, “Hasta La Vista... Bibby!” — Theatre & Tonic
Ahead of the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we chat with comedian Dave Biddy to find out more about his new show, “Hasta La Vista... Bibby!”.
https://theatreandtonic.co.uk/edinburgh-fringe-2025/interview-dave-bibby-hasta-la-vista-bibby
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I'm currently watching The Wild Robot and it's so damn cute 🥰
5 months ago
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Radiant Boy, @swkplay Borough Review ★★★ (
tinyurl.com/56823mu9
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Radiant Boy at Southwark Playhouse Borough Review — Theatre & Tonic
Performed at Southwark Playhouse Borough, read our review of Radiant Boy.
https://tinyurl.com/56823mu9
5 months ago
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Jock Night at Hope Mill Theatre is "excellently entertaining and effortlessly educational" ★★★★ (
tinyurl.com/2vcz6eyb
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Jock Night at Hope Mill Theatre Review — Theatre & Tonic
A review of Jock Night at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester on the Theatre and Tonic website.
https://tinyurl.com/2vcz6eyb
5 months ago
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Shucked at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, "a slick, faultless and energetic show from start to finish" ★★★★
tinyurl.com/4b67yxyj
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Shucked at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Review — Theatre & Tonic
Now playing at London's Regent Park Open Air Theatre for a limited time is Shucked. Read our review on Theatre and Tonic.
https://tinyurl.com/4b67yxyj
5 months ago
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The Beautiful Future is Coming at Bristol Old Vic, "a thought provoking, emotive and moving story" ★★★★ (
tinyurl.com/4a5a2h56
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The Beautiful Future is Coming at Bristol Old Vic Review — Theatre & Tonic
A review of The Beautiful Future is Coming at the Bristol Old Vic o the Theatre and Tonic website.
https://tinyurl.com/4a5a2h56
5 months ago
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what's currently on your bucket list of shows to see before the summer that you haven't booked yet? mine are: 🌽 shucked 📺 stranger things: the first shadow 💪🏻 hercules 🎸 just for one day 🎤 sing street 🌙 a midsummer night's dream
#theatre
5 months ago
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reposted by
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Exeunt Magazine
10 months ago
In today's piece,
@hollyomahony.bsky.social
explores why so many British theatres have been silent on the conflict - and attends a workshop on how to talk about Palestine ‘in a way that’s meaningful and not defensive’
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We need to talk about theatre’s silence on Palestine
Is it sensitivity, or censorship, that’s behind the lack of response on British stages?
https://open.substack.com/pub/exeuntmagazine/p/we-need-to-talk-about-theatres-silence?r=4lt9u6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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Marie and Rosetta at Rose Theatre Kingston, "A pure celebration of a pair of trailblazers who changed the landscape of gospel, rhythm and blues" ★★★★★ (
tinyurl.com/2hybk3tn
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Marie and Rosetta at Rose Theatre in Kingston Review — Theatre & Tonic
Taking us way back to 1946, George Brant’s play, Marie and Rosetta lands at the beginning of the journey. A journey of love, sisterhood and at its core, music. Read our review of the new production on...
https://tinyurl.com/2hybk3tn
5 months ago
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