Theatre Reviews

MATTHEW BOURNE’S SWAN LAKE – Revisited – Bristol Hippodrome

______ 8 March 2025 ______ 5***** ______ The genius of Matthew Bourne is encapsulated in his desire to offer opportunities to up and coming dancers and then being able to capture their loyalty via his New Adventures company. With ‘Swan Lake’ on tour, he has two more shows waiting to be launched to theatres across […]

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PRESENT LAUGHTER – Exeter University Theatre Company – Exeter Northcott Theatre

______ 30 January 2025 ______ 5***** ______ Light, frivolous and entertaining, ‘Present Laughter’ certainly is, but there is a deeper tone in Noel Coward’s autobiographical play which speaks of the insecurities borne by the rich and famous. “Have any of us got what we want?” says Garry Essendine, the central figure in the story. Tackling

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