Tag: 1940s
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Kevin Barry on John Lennon’s voice
Friday 27th May 2022
blogQuote of the day: “From our time and perspective, there is already an antique no…
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Philip King savours his reviews
Tuesday 5th May 2020
blogOne from the archives: Philip King’s most famous play is the farce See How They …
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Blithe Spirit, Duke of York’s Theatre
Tuesday 10th March 2020
reviewJennifer Saunders stars in a thoughtful revival of Coward classic that has all t…
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Black Chiffon, Park Theatre
Thursday 19th September 2019
reviewScrupulous revival of an almost forgotten psychological thriller about class and…
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The Slaves of Solitude, Hampstead Theatre
Monday 30th October 2017
reviewNew adaptation of obscure Patrick Hamilton novel is thinly written and lacks a d…
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Love in Idleness, Menier Chocolate Factory
Friday 24th March 2017
reviewClever blend of two versions of Terence Rattigan’s 1944 play is both satisfying …
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Harold Hobson on London theatre
Friday 26th August 2016
blogOne from the archives: “An Olivier, a Gielgud, or a Richardson is presumably not…
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Before the Party
Saturday 30th March 2013
blogFavourite stage direction: Kathleen — “She stands gloating over the death of a f…
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