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So tonight | was sat next to another reviewer, a member of the critics' circle, who despite having met me and proving on multiple occasions she knows my name, generally doesn't acknowledge me.
June 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Revisiting my fiction writing with a new post:

Flash-fiction based on the prompt, "A power outage."

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Writing prompt: “A power outage.”
I’m starting to revisit work of mine from the past few years – a lot of flash fiction, short pieces based mostly on prompts found or given online. To kickstart my plan to share more ori…
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January 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Making 2025 the year of writing, starting simple with some of the shows that stuck with me most in 2024:

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“Since everyone else is doing it!” – Theatre Favourites from 2024
For the last couple of years, my writing – my life, really – has revolved largely around the theatre. As a contributor for All That Dazzles, I’ve spent a little over two years rev…
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January 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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While it's always a pleasure to see Sondheim's rarer works produced, this revival of 'Road Show' at Upstairs at the Gatehouse's strong ensemble and firm direction can't counter the show's deep-rooted issues.
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Review: Road Show (Upstairs at The Gatehouse)
⭐️⭐️ A lesser-known Sondheim musical following the infamous Mizner brothers.
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December 19, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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Achingly sensual and outstandingly original, this queer spin on 'Cyrano' is a fabulous addition to the Park Theatre's festive season, boasting a wonderful cast and a well-honed wit.
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Review: Cyrano (Park Theatre)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An aching, sensual, and wholly original take on Cyrano de Bergerac.
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December 18, 2024 at 7:10 PM
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As stunningly sung as it is spectacularly staged, 'La bohème' at Royal Ballet and Opera is an extraordinary revival of this most beautiful and enduring of tragedies.
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Review: La bohème (Royal Opera House)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Puccini's timeless and tragic opera returns for the festive season.
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December 17, 2024 at 5:47 PM
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The triumphs and tragedies of Sutara Gayle's ever-evolving life & career are shared openly at the @royalcourt.bsky.social , where 'The Legends of Them' makes a powerful, well-deserved return to the London stage
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Review: The Legends of Them (Royal Court Theatre)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A unique theatrical experience exploring the life and tragedies of an entertainment icon.
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December 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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Spectacular stars find themselves in a marvellous mess as Tuck Shop take the West End by storm with their all-singing, all-dancing, all-drag 'Peter Pan'
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Panto Review: Peter Pan: The Outrageous Drag Panto (Phoenix Theatre)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ A marvellously messy drag spin on the boy who never grew up.
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December 10, 2024 at 6:18 PM
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The very model of a classic comic opera, Mike Leigh's refreshingly reverent and fabulously funny production of 'The Pirates of Penzance' makes a welcome return.
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Review: The Pirates of Penzance (London Coliseum)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A bonafide classic proves once again why it's so enduringly popular.
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December 3, 2024 at 6:12 PM
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Big night at The London Coliseum for English National Opera's 'The Pirates of Penzance' 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

Review to follow on @allthatdazzles.bsky.social ✨
December 2, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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Continuing their decades-long winning streak, Theatre Royal Stratford East offer up a technicolour delight with this year's endlessly charming and utterly heartfelt panto, 'Pinocchio'
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Panto Review: Pinocchio (Theatre Royal Stratford East)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stratford East's annual pantomime returns for another roaring success, no strings attached!
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December 2, 2024 at 8:46 AM
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This South London spin on 'Alice in Wonderland' makes its return to Brixton House Theatre, bringing to life an epic underground adventure for all the family.
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Review: Alice in Wonderland (Brixton House)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Alice’s adventure on the London Underground makes a stirring return to Brixton.
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November 27, 2024 at 4:59 PM
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Another night at the beautiful Brixton House for 'Alice in Wonderland'
Always excited to see shows here, but lyrics by Gerel Falconer really sells this one!
Look out for my review soon on @allthatdazzles.bsky.social ✨
November 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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With chart-topping hits, a trip to the centre aisle of Lidl, and a Dame to end all Dames, 'Aladdin' at @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social made all of @samwaite92.bsky.social's wishes come true.
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Panto Review: Aladdin (Lyric Hammersmith Theatre)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This classic tale gets a Hammersmith-centric update with magic to be unearthed in the middle aisle of a discount superstore!
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November 25, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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Loyalties of sports teams and long-time friendships are tested in 'King James', a solid production from Hampstead Theatre bolstered by strong acting and nuanced design.
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Review: King James (Hampstead Theatre)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rajiv Joseph’s exploration of male friendship, and the connective power of sports.
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November 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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Already a big fan of the set design for 'The Purists' at the Kiln Theatre

Look out for my review this weekend on @allthatdazzles.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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Back downstairs at Hampstead Theatre for 'King James' because if there's one thing I know, it's sports!🏀

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November 21, 2024 at 7:57 PM
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It’s a no from me.

That word already means something pretty darn specific.

I don’t want to skeet here, publicly.
alextheicon.bsky.social AP @alextheicon.bsky.social · Nov 15
Idk who been here the longest cus I just got here bout 14 hours ago butttt….we really calling these skeets ??? As a collective we set on that ???? #skeet #BlackSky
will smith is wearing a pink hat and a suit .
ALT: will smith is wearing a pink hat and a suit .
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November 16, 2024 at 3:02 PM
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Oh good, I can beg people to acknowledge my writing here as well
allthatdazzles.bsky.social All That Dazzles @allthatdazzles.bsky.social · Nov 16
A ferocious and truly funny lampooning of his own privileges, 'F**king Legend' thrives on its blend of intimacy and grandeur at Riverside Studios.
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Review: F**king Legend (Riverside Studios)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A funny and frightening exploration of masculinity's problems and privileges.
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November 16, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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This seems like a good way to relaunch myself.
Artist is Robbie Williams, yes that one.
A drawing of an older lady with two strands of pearls and wild, untamed hair. Text on the canvas reads, "give your anxiety a silly name. Mine is called Blanche. This is Blanche."
November 14, 2024 at 12:51 PM