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Theatre Review: Waiting for Godot, Theatre Royal Haymarket - a rich, masterfully crafted production
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James Macdonald's revival of Waiting for Godot at the Theatre Royal Haymarket is a masterclass in theatrical balance, bringing fresh depth to Beckett’s iconic tragicomedy. The production manages to feel both timeless and contemporary, aided by a set design that is as beautiful as it is minimal. The sparse, almost dreamlike landscape on stage exists in a liminal space—both everywhere and nowhere, free from the constraints of time or place. It’s an ideal backdrop for the existential themes that ripple through the play, reinforcing its universal appeal.
Theatre Review: Shifters, Duke of York’s - Infectious and Authentic
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From the moment the lights went down at the Duke of York’s Theatre, Shifters had the audience spellbound. This production, starring the exceptional Tosin Cole and Heather Agyepong, is a delight of storytelling and performance. It’s a play that feels so profoundly authentic, so expertly crafted, and leaves a lasting impact that lingers well beyond the final curtain.
Theatre Review: Death of England: Michael, & Delroy - generational defining triumphant theatre.
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A generational defining triumph of theatre. Death of England is a trio of plays by Clint Dyer and Roy Williams, that are for the first time being shown in rep at @sohoplace. Michael is the first, and Delroy is the second of the three.
Death of England at @sohoplace is a theatrical experience that transcends the ordinary, establishing itself as a defining work of the 21st century. Expertly observed, and communicated without leaving room for confusion, this is a pitch perfect examination of life in modern Britain.
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We need to talk about BBC “impartiality”
Impartiality. Defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as not supporting one person or group more than another ; synonym neutral, unbiased. Now, I could get into the discussion about how impartiality when it comes to matters of politics is an oxymoron, because when one group is actively oppressing and denying people basic human rights, saying nothing enables it to continue and therefore puts you on the side of the oppressor. I could do that, but I just wrote a piece about how everything is political, so I won’t repeat myself. And also, it’s not needed. I don’t need to dig deep to explain the issue, because if that’s the definition the BBC are working from, they seem to have a real interesting interpretation of what that means.
Harry: The Interview. A response.
I want to talk about Prince Harry. I know, not very unique, the whole internet seems to want to talk about Prince Harry. I want to talk about why I believe him, why the reaction by the public and the press to his interview disturbs me, and why I think the reaction may matter more, and tell us more, than we may think.
Where The Crawdads Sing author Delia Owens has a racist past that includes murder.
Brutality, infantilisation, racist condescension and stereotype, and a family wanted in relation to a murder broadcast to a nation - Delia Owens racist past that shapes the way her debut novel - now a film - portrays Black people.
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This weekend saw Brianna O’Reilly, the founder of The Black Project, partnering with sisters and founders of The Black Fund Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Sairah Pinnock, to launch their mental health campaign #BeyondTheSmile. With this campaign they ask you to share what’s beyond your smiles, but also serves as a reminder to each of us to look beyond the smiles presented to us.
The Black Project x The Black Fund partnered to bring you a Pride exhibition that took the concept of the seven deadly sins, inverted and reclaimed it through art.
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