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Thursday, April 22, 2010

REVIEW: “Pressure Drop” by Rogue Zentradi

It’s nice to see the Wellcome Collection (and by extension Wellcome Trust) expanding into theatre. The organisation has put on some fascinating work in the past, and their gallery is a gr…

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

REVIEW: “Once Upon A Time At The Adelphi” by Rogue Zentradi

It’s a busy day at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool: the guests are frenzied, receptionist Neil is leaving for Japan, and manager Jo has been invited to go with him. She’s distraught and …

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Monday, March 1, 2010

NOTES: ‘Modelling Spitfires’ / ‘Lost Soul Music’ by Rogue Zentradi

Hard though it may be to believe, I’ve actually been to the theatre lately and HAVEN’T gone solely to review a show or because a friend was involved or because I was working on it. And …

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

UPDATE: Why so silent? by Rogue Zentradi

Things have been rather quite on the blogger front lately, and in this case it's not because I've taken out a New Year's resolution see less theatre (though Mark Shenton and the West End Whi…

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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

REVIEW: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Rogue Zentradi

(This is almost certainly my last review for 2009 and probably my final post for the year as well.)For many, Elizabeth Taylor is synonymous with Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Despite personal trag…

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

NOTES: Holiday Show Roundup by Rogue Zentradi

Things are extremely busy over here in show meltdown land, but as a bit of distraction I’ve attempted to keep up some of my annual holiday time theatre going. So, for those in need of som…

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

REVISIT: Jest End by Rogue Zentradi

Never let it be said that I don’t believe in second chances.On the other hand, let it be said that I absolutely believe in calling ‘em as I see ‘em. And despite thinking this version …

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

REVIEW: “Faithless Bitches” by Rogue Zentradi

I’m still quite busy and exhausted, but this one merits some commentary. If nothing else because it’s been 45 minutes since I left Faithless Bitches and I have yet to fully comprehend w…

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Friday, October 23, 2009

NEWS: Hiatus by Rogue Zentradi

Sorry for the lack of updates recently, but things are getting quite busy over here in RZ land. I am still getting to the theatre but press work is picking up a bit, plus I have two shows t…

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

NOTES: "My Real War 1914-?" by Rogue Zentradi

As we enter poppy season, it's not uncommon for culture to turn its own eye towards the military and the sacrifices made by countless numbers of young men (and more recently women) for their…

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Monday, October 5, 2009

REVIEW: The Author
 by Rogue Zentradi

(Warning, massive spoilers ahead.)The fourth wall is a barrier which the theatre has long been trying to both preserve and break, often simultaneously. For audiences, it’s a psychological…

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Friday, September 25, 2009

NOTES: A quick catch up.... by Rogue Zentradi

Saw two more shows this week, don't really need to go into detail on either of them....Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean - if you like Steel Magnolias, Mystic Pizza, Beache…

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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

THOUGHTS: “Over the Threshold” by Rogue Zentradi

The post-Edinburgh transfer season is upon us as all of the shows with decent reviews rush to get bookings before casts disperse, pockets run dry, and hype evaporates following awards and cr…

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

THOUGHTS: “Kurt and Sid” by Rogue Zentradi

(Sorry for the lack of updates, everyone. I’ve been rather busy lately working on my own shows lately - one of which is part of Scratch Festival at BAC this coming weekend - and writing t…

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

NOTE: "I'll Leave It To You" by Rogue Zentradi

I've left this way too long to properly review it, but fans of Noel Coward should make it a point to catch his first play, the drawing room comedy "I'll Leave It To You" at Pentameters. Lot…

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Thursday, August 20, 2009

REVIEW: Credit Crunch Queen by Rogue Zentradi

The great thing about August is how laid back the theatre is in London: soft openings, short runs, and all sorts of fun things for theatre companies who can’t justify the costs of going to…

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Monday, August 17, 2009

NOTES: Lazy update by Rogue Zentradi

A list of shows that I have recently seen but been too busy, lazy, or forgetful to write up properly:Hello, Dolly! @ Regents Park - Fantastic revival. See it.Helen @ Shakespeare’s Globe -…

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

BONUS: 20 Musicals for the 2000’s by Rogue Zentradi

With the decade ending in a mere four months and little of inspiration (unless the final book for White Noise is somehow stunningly brilliant) from either the US or the UK, so we can start o…

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Monday, August 3, 2009

REVIEW: “Hot Air” by Rogue Zentradi

It’s nice getting asked to see shows before they go to Edinburgh: you get the drop on the Scotsman critic in finding a gem or a disaster.Sadly, Ten Pence Short’s new play Hot Air is quit…

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REVISIT: Hans Teeuwen by Rogue Zentradi

I first came into contact with Hans Teeuwen last year when he played at Battersea Arts Centre following his Edinburgh run and in advance of a Dutch TV taping at the Leicester Square Theatre.…

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NOTES: Nun the Wiser by Rogue Zentradi

(Another short Edinburgh preview review)Triona Adams was a high price hobnobbing theatrical agent, booking clients into the National and attending premieres and power lunches, but after a we…

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NOTES: Sammy J & The Forest of Dreams by Rogue Zentradi

(A Scotsman-length review as this was an Edinburgh preview)An adult musical wherein a character in the dumps learns a lesson with puppets. Yeah, Avenue Q did it first and does it more hones…

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Friday, July 31, 2009

NOTES: Spike Milligan’s Adolf Hitler: My Part in his Downfall by Rogue Zentradi

(Been crazy busy this week between going to the theatre, going out with friends, and working on some original writing projects so I fell waaaaaaay behind in getting reviews up. This and the…

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

REVIEW: Quadrophenia by Rogue Zentradi

(This is the site’s 200th post.)In 1973, The Who released an album that would change the world forever, influencing rock contemporaries and spreading through the ages, ultimately resurfaci…

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Friday, July 24, 2009

RE-VISIT: “We Will Rock You” by Rogue Zentradi

I’ve always been something of a defender for We Will Rock You. Yes, it’s a shameless jukebox show, and yes, Ben Elton’s script isn’t nearly as good or as smart as it could (or shoul…

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
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