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August Wilson’s Fences Review: A Powerful Portrait of Family, Prejudice and Masculinity

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August Wilson’s Fences Review: A Powerful Portrait of Family, Prejudice and Masculinity

Written in 1985, August Wilson’s Fences is part of his American Century Cycle, a landmark series ...

12 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Review Roundup: What Are the Critics Saying About RENT?

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Review Roundup: What Are the Critics Saying About RENT?

Thirty years after it first took the musical theatre world by storm, RENT is back in London with ...

9 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

RENT more than measures up

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RENT more than measures up

How do you measure 30 years of RENT? We’ve measured the days since its West End debut; 10,376 day...

9 Oct, 2026 | By Alicia Bridge

Review Roundup: What Are the Critics Saying About Hay Fever?

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Review Roundup: What Are the Critics Saying About Hay Fever?

Richard E. Grant certainly made an entrance in last night’s opening episode of The Traitors, and ...

2 Oct, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Review Roundup: What Are the Critics Saying About The Standard of Living at Theatre Royal Haymarket?

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Review Roundup: What Are the Critics Saying About The Standard of Living at Theatre Royal Haymarket?

The Standard of Living has arrived in London for a strictly limited season at the Theatre Royal H...

30 Sep, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Review Roundup: What Are the Critics Saying About Million Dollar Quartet at The Arts at Marble Arch Theatre?

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Review Roundup: What Are the Critics Saying About Million Dollar Quartet at The Arts at Marble Arch Theatre?

Million Dollar Quartet has arrived in London for a strictly limited season at the Arts at Marble ...

18 Sep, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon

Abigail's Party: Was Beverly the Original Influencer?!

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Abigail's Party: Was Beverly the Original Influencer?!

“Who’s for another drink?... Fantastic drink, Bacardi... Just to settle your nerves, Sue.” I w...

20 Aug, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon