Tag: Barbara Kirby

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Review: The Beaux’ Stratagem, National Theatre

“A man dare not play the tyrant in London, because there are so many examples to encourage…

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Re-review: Great Britain, Theatre Royal Haymarket

“They weren’t lies, they were well researched stories that later turned out not to be true” Just…

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Review: Great Britain, National Theatre

 “That’s what we do, we destroy lives…but it’s on your behalf, because you like to read about…

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Review: Emil and the Detectives, National Theatre

“No-one has time for other people’s troubles in a city” It’s a rare occasion that I get…

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Review: People, National Theatre

“People spoil things” Were I watching Alan Bennett’s new play People at home on DVD, I would…

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Review: 13, National Theatre

“Over the last year, it feels like it’s all falling apart…in this country…across the world…” Mike Bartlett…

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Re-Review: The Habit of Art, National Theatre

“I don’t prey on boys…” Given how much theatre I like to get to see, it is…

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Review: The Habit of Art, National Theatre

“I want to hear about the failings of great men” The Habit of Art is Alan Bennett’s…

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Review: Her Naked Skin, National Theatre

Much of the talk about Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s new play Her Naked Skin has focused on the rather…