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Scarce half made up: Richard III at the Arcola Theatre

Posted on May 18, 2017 by rageoffstage

Saturday 13th May 2017, matinée We didn’t have to think much about booking to see Greg Hicks playing Richard III at the Arcola.  He is a master of all that is dark and brooding, as his stunning solo performance in … Continue reading →

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Get your tickets out for the lads: why do the Arts Council fund Ed Hall’s Propeller?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by rageoffstage

We’ve had a go at Edward Hall for having an all-male theatre company which benefits from public funding.  But are we being fair?  Have we missed something? We decided to go in search of the rationale behind Propeller’s all-male policy … Continue reading →

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‘The Children’s Hour’: Hot ticket? Don’t get burnt!

Posted on February 13, 2011 by rageoffstage

It has always been a favourite pastime of ours to look at critics’ quotes on theatre and film posters and wonder what the context might have been.  Everyone knows there’s a bit of creativity going on here, don’t they?  Well, … Continue reading →

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