This is a story of a journey across England to locate the trees planted after the war, by protagonist James’ grandad, in memory of his WW2 comrades. James’ mission is to bring back an acorn. His grandad is dying and he wants James to plant an acorn in Yorkshire, at a site where his ashes will be scattered.
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This is an inspiring story told by playwright Caroline Bird about a working-class MP who fought tirelessly for social justice in an unfair world. Naturally, it didn’t help that she was also a woman!
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The Homecoming is a modern classic. It is a dark exploration of family relationships and naturally conveys Pinter’s unique view. When I first saw it at The Aldwych Theatre in 1966, I must confess to being confused. Theatre was at a crossroads; Samuel Beckett had unleashed the puzzling and controversial Waiting for Godot and audiences across the globe were feeling the force of Theatre of the Absurd and the confrontation of Theatre of Cruelty. Pinter fitted into a genre called, Theatre of Menace. What a time to be a drama student in London!
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After a 2 year wait, Stewart Lee is back again in terrific form.
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I am a regular visitor to Opera North and generally see their performances in Leeds so it was a pleasant change to see opera at York Theatre Royal.
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Every time I go to Theatre 41, I am impressed by the versatility of the acting space and this visit was no exception. The stage has been constructed to represent The Globe Theatre, with an inner stage, balcony, and stage trap. Even the lighting approximates the flickering light of candles. It is a great transformation and the designer, Robert Readman, is to be complimented.
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I went to see Footloose with some reservations. I knew it was based on the 1980s movie and expected the usual formulaic plot. What I wasn’t prepared for was the extraordinary energy of the production and I came out buzzing.
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Is this how Shakespearean comedy should be played in 2022?
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I came to this show with some trepidation. How do you re-create two of the Nation’s favourite performers and make a success of it? Will it be a dreary imitation and an embarrassment? Well I’m here to tell you that the audience loved it and laughed throughout! I had a few reservations.
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