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Troilus and Cressida at Shakespeare’s Globe
Though Shakespeare’s plays are a mainstay of culture – from school curricula to theatre programmes to countless adaptations…
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Published articles
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The Weir at Harold Pinter Theatre
The Irish are known for having the gift of the gab: a nation of raconteurs who can spin…
By Maggie O'Shea
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Camden Fringe 2025: Jimmy Made Parole at Aces and Eights
He may have made parole, but Jimmy – Charles Edward Pipe’s creation for his one-man Camden Fringe show…
By Maggie O'Shea
Theatre
“My first impression of the show was, ‘Wow, this is hot!'”: Jess Qualter on Burlesque at the Savoy Theatre
Now playing at the Savoy Theatre, Todrick Hall’s Burlesque is a bold, brassy and sexy adaptation of the…
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Burlesque at the Savoy Theatre
There are two types of theatre. There's the type that stands the test of time and ends up…
By Maggie O'Shea
Play
Camden Fringe 2025: Second Class Queer at Theatro Technis
The beauty of niche festivals like the Camden Fringe is getting to hear unique stories from all walks…
By Maggie O'Shea
Musical
Sing Street at the Lyric Hammersmith
Sing Street has had a tough road to its London debut, scuppered from Broadway in 2020 (due to…
By Maggie O'Shea
Play
The Perfect Bite at Gaucho City of London
You've been to the theatre, maybe you've even been to dinner theatre, but have you ever been to…
By Maggie O'Shea
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Personal Values at Hampstead Theatre
Hoarding has long been a subject of fascination for storytellers and audiences alike, spawning countless pseudo-docs offering an…
By Maggie O'Shea
Dance
The Forsythe Programme at Sadler’s Wells
If the word "ballet" makes you think of tutus, tiaras and classical music, the English National Ballet’s latest…
By Maggie O'Shea