In Witold Gombrowicz’s fictional kingdom of Burgundia, the royal court is bored. One day Prince Phillip (Keith Surney) and his consort, Simon (Gus Thomas) happen upon Ivona (Laura Nelson), a cowering and often mute peasant girl. Having nothing better to do and looking to outrage his family and friends, the prince announces that Ivona will […]
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Cambridge women fight for their academic rights in Blue Stockings
Jessica Swale’s set-in-1896 drama feels depressingly contemporary in Promethean’s production.
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All Quiet on the Western Front brings diversity and relevance in Red Tape’s production
Matt Foss’s adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s World War I classic is both powerful and frustrating.
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Arnie the Doughnut, Tangles and Plaques, and 11 more new stage shows to see
A delightful kids’ show and a Neo-Futurist’s look at dementia are among this week’s best bets.
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The Hypocrites’ Adding Machine, Factory’s The Last Big Mistake, and eight more stage shows to see now
Ten new reviews of notable stage shows, among them a musical based on Elmer Rice’s expressionist 1923 satire.