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Carole
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Occasional writer, forever a dog lover, runner, actor, theatre-goer, TV rerun watcher, reader and baker. 35+by quite a lot
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Hamlet

Wonderful production and stellar performances.
November 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Wendy & Peter Pan

Fantastic staging and great performances from a good cast.
It was a little overlong and the plot at times irritated me because of the stereotyping.
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Tonight at 8:30

Three Noel Coward Plays

A bit patchy in places but an enjoyable evening.
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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I like cosy murder mysteries so I came to see Midsomer Murders: Murder at Badger’s Drift

Starring Daniel Casey who was the original sidekick on tv (Troy) now playing Tom Barnaby who used to be played by Bergerac 😀

Anyway it was a lot of fun even if I knew the plot!
October 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Blessings

Set in 1969, this play had the right atmosphere - wallpaper included.
Good performances from a strong cast but the twist didn’t land as a surprise with me.
October 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Lucky enough to see a rehearsal of Mischief’s new version of their Christmas show.
We were asked not to post photos in case it spoiled anything, but I can tell you that it’s very funny and great to have a new take on a classic.
October 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Vardy V Rooney: The WAGatha Christie Trial

Second time seeing this but from a different group. It’s actually a pretty funny play - very Fringe and suited to amdram.

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October 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Bacchae

A retelling of the Greek Tragedy by Euripides. With contemporary language and attitudes.
Brilliant show with powerful performances from the whole cast. Strong visuals and great staging.
October 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Emma
This was a really fun adaptation of the play, reset in the 1920’s.
October 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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English Kings Killing Foreigners

Interesting concept and two very talented performers. Henry V becomes a powerful lens through which we see current events.
A blend of seriousness and comedy made this well worth the visit.
September 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Assassins

Sondheim musical about those who’ve tried and/or succeeded to assassinate presidents.
A lot of US history I didn’t know (particularly the Nixon and Ford eras).
A razzmatazz show yet at times it felt flat.
Banger of an ending though.
September 29, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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The Play that Goes Wrong

Ok, third time seeing this but this time one of my friends was in it. I am so chuffed to see him on stage and living his pro-acting dream!
September 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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The Crucible

Great production with some incredibly strong performances.
September 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

I’ve had a mixed experience of play adaptations of TV shows but decided to book because I love the Morse series and like Tom Chambers.
I enjoyed it (despite some moments of pure cheese) and would see more.
September 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Interview
I admit I was interested in this show because of Robert Sean Leonard, who I loved in House.
Anyway it’s a decent play with a good plot and two very good actors.
September 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
First run in a week. Deviated from my normal route today and ended up running up a lot of steep roads but sadly didn’t seem to find any downhill paths - how does that work?
Third longest run (not saying much as I’m a 5k-er at heart and legs) and still a decent pace.

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September 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Born With Teeth

Great play with two astonishing actors. I knew Gatwa would be fab but Bluemel was exceptional too. The play started off quite light with some edge, yet took a much darker turn by the end.
September 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Pippin

Sometimes I watch a show and am amazed not only that I know but that I’ve shared a stage with the people up there. Tonight was one of this occasions. Fantastic performances.
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September 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A Man for All Seasons

I like this play a lot and also like Martin Shaw and Gary Wilmot (both of whom were great). Abigail Cruttenden was a wonderful bonus playing More’s wife, Alice.
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August 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Saving Mozart

Very interesting musical about the life of Mozart, particularly focusing on his family relationships.
As it turned out, I was sitting next to the writer and had a great chat with her about the show and the inspiration.

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August 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
‘Since it is in my power
To o'erthrow law and in one self-born hour
To plant and o'erwhelm custom.’

Time - The Winter’s Tale

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Theme: Power and Leadership

Photos are from the RSC production of The Winter’s Tale featuring Trevor Fox as Time (and Autolycus)
August 24, 2025 at 7:22 AM
The Winter’s Tale

In Shakespeare Country!
Went to see the RSC production in Stratford. Great performances. Despite the fact that the plot in second act creaks like old rope, the cast and crew were fab and really put on a stunning show.
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August 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Good Night, Oscar

Sean Hayes was superb in the title role. A well crafted play with some truly laugh out loud moments.

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August 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It’s been a week! Four shows.
- Colonise This! (written by a mate and one I had a cameo role in)
- Girl from the North Country
- Cold Comfort Farm
- Brigadoon
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August 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Much Ado About Nothing

I was in this last year so it was interesting to see one of my cast mates in another version.
It was also outside at The Hurlingham Club and a beautifully hot day ( thank you suncream!)
Enjoyed this very much.
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August 11, 2025 at 7:41 AM