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March 2008
REVIEW: Othello (26 March 2008)
Othello Sturdy Beggars The Pacific Playhouse Review by Katie Spain Before I bombard my keyboard with a review of Sturdy Beggars’ production of Othello, I want to share an observation. There are two types of people in this world: 1....
REVIEW: Immodesty Blaize (19 March 2008)
The Immodest Tease Show Koko, London 18th March 2008 Review by Katie Spain Where’s an espresso martini when you need it most? Unfortunately, Koko doesn’t ‘do’ martinis… well, not usually. The last time burlesque beauty Immodesty Blaize pointed her tasselled...
REVIEW: Taming Of The Shrew (19 March 2008)
Taming of the Shrew Tobacco Factory, Bristol Feb 13th – Mar 15th Director: Andrew Hilton Review by Sophie Pollard Shakespeare’s ‘play within a play’ serves up forbidden fruit by the bucket load in the first instalment of this year’s Shakespeare...
INTERVIEW: Danny Dyer (14 March 2008)
Most of you know Danny Dyer for his roles in films such as Human Traffic and The Football factory. Dyer also dips his finger in the theatre scene and as of March, will appear in a revival of Pinter's The...
COMING SOON: Othello (13 March 2008)
Othello Directed by V Lewis. By Zarina Raja Everyone loves a bit of tragedy once in a while and this Sturdy Beggars' production of Othello is the perfect way to indulge; witness an act of possessed rage and watch...
Laurence Olivier Awards 2008 (10 March 2008)
Laurence Olivier Awards 2008 By Zarina Raja Feeling slightly under dressed, the warmth was greatly appreciated when we were ushered through the Grosvenor Hotel – air thick with expensive perfume – into the press room. While the Ball Room...
Theatre Review: A Prayer for My Daughter ( 5 March 2008)
A Prayer for My Daughter Young Vic Theatre, Monday 3rd March Review by Zarina Raja A Prayer for My Daughter turned out to be perfect viewing for a bitterly cold Monday night. As we sat huddled into the half-full...
