Category: Mike Leigh

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London Film Critics Circle Awards 2014 nominees

Film of the Year Birdman Boyhood The Grand Budapest Hotel Ida Leviathan Mr. Turner Nightcrawler The Theory…

Posted in Curve Theatre Mike Leigh Musicals Not-London Theatre UK

Review: Abigail’s Party, Curve

“Do you like Demis Roussos?” There must be a market for a completely immersive version of Abigail’s Party –…

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Film Review: Mr Turner (2014)

“There’s no room for cynicism in the reviewing of art” One might equally say there’s no room…

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2014 British Independent Film Awards nominations

Best British Independent Film Pride ’71 Calvary Mr. Turner The Imitation Game Best Director Yann Demange –…

Posted in Digital Film Mike Leigh Short Films

Short Film Review #37

Method Actor from Justin Stokes on Vimeo. A monologue by the silken-voiced John Shrapnel is something to…

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Winners of the 2013 What’s On Stage Awards

THE DIGITAL THEATRE BEST ACTRESS IN A PLAY WINNER – Sheridan Smith – Hedda Gabler at the Old Vic…

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2013 What’s On Stage Award nominations

THE DIGITAL THEATRE BEST ACTRESS IN A PLAY Sheridan Smith – Hedda Gabler at the Old Vic Billie Piper…

Posted in Mike Leigh Theatre West End

Re-review: Abigail’s Party, Wyndham’s Theatre

“Our nation’s culture. Not something you can actually read, of course.” There’s something mildly amusing about the…

Posted in Menier Chocolate Factory Mike Leigh Theatre

Review: Abigail’s Party, Menier Chocolate Factory

“We’ve got whiskey, gin, vodka, whatever you like” Whisper it quietly, but I’ve never actually seen Abigail’s…