Actors acting as actors: Tracey Sinclair reviews a revival of The Dresser ahead of its London run, with two excellent performances from Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith.
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Articles by Tracey Sinclair
6 September 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Relatively Speaking at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 6th - 10th August 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Safely, but nicely, done: Tracey Sinclair reviews Alan Ayckbourn’s classic farce at the Theatre Royal Brighton.
19 August 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: What I Go To School For at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 18th - 20th August 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Ramshackle, rambunctious charm: Tracey Sinclair reviews Youth Music Theatre UK’s performance at the Theatre Royal Brighton.
9 August 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Present Laughter at the Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 8th - 13th August 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Tracey Sinclair reviews the theatrical equivalent of a Sunday night TV show at the Theatre Royal Brighton.
5 July 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National
Review: After Miss Julie at Theatre Royal Brighton
4th - 9th July 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
What can be rebuilt out of the old order? Tracey Sinclair reviews Patrick Marber’s take on Strindberg’s “depressingly relevant” play.
17 June 2016
Reviews • London Theatre • West End & Central
Review: Richard III at the Almeida
Almeida Theatre ⋄ 7th June - 6th August 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
“There’s an unpleasant trend in London theatre at the moment for using sexual violence against women to add a layer of edginess to a text.” Tracey Sinclair reviews Rupert Goold’s Richard III.
30 May 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Longing Lasts Longer at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 29th May 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
A lacerating rant against conformity: Tracey Sinclair reviews cabaret artist Penny Arcade’s show at Brighton festival.
28 May 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Stella at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 27th - 28th May 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
“Sensitive, if not always successful”: Tracey Sinclair reviews the world premiere of Neil Bartlett’s new work about Ernest Boulton.
19 May 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour at Theatre Royal, Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 17th - 21st May 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Tracey Sinclair reviews Vicky Featherstone’s “raucous and earthy” production as part of the Brighton Festival.
16 May 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: The Complete Deaths at Theatre Royal, Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 11th - 15th May 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Tracey Sinclair reviews Tim Crouch’s “riotous” collaboration with comedy troupe Spymonkey.
10 May 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Smoke and Mirrors at Brighton Dome
Brighton Dome ⋄ 9th - 10th May 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
“Circus stripped bare”: Tracey Sinclair reviews The Ricochet Project at Brighton Festival.
6 April 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: Jackie The Musical at Theatre Royal Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ Until 9th April 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Best enjoyed with fizz: Tracey Sinclair reviews a juke box musical.
4 April 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: My Dear Miss Terry at Rialto Theatre
Rialto Theatre ⋄ 31st - 1st April 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Tracey Sinclair reviews Jean Rogers’ staging of the correspondence between Ellen Terry and George Bernard Shaw.
24 March 2016
Reviews • Brighton • National • Reviews
Review: The Herbal Bed at Theatre Royal, Brighton
Theatre Royal Brighton ⋄ 22nd - 26th March 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Tracey Sinclair reviews Peter Whelan’s story of “privacy, autonomy, and morality.”
1 March 2016
Reviews • London Theatre • Reviews • West End & Central
Review: The Maids at Trafalgar Studios
Trafalgar Studios ⋄ 20th February - 21st May 2016
By Tracey Sinclair
Identity and individuality are at the crux of the action in Jamie Lloyd’s production.