Flightless bird: Lilith Wozniak review a comedy adaptation of Swan Lake which doesn’t quite take off.
Bristol
22 January 2020
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Review: Laberinto at Bristol Old vic
16-18th January, then touring
By Lilith Wozniak
Cartoons out of context: Lilith Wozniak writes on Lea Anderson and PUCP’s mercurial, image-filled dance piece.
18 December 2019
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Review: Anansi and the Grand Prize at Bristol Old Vic
By Lilith Wozniak
Spinning yarns: Lilith Wozniak writes on a carnival-inspired tale of a swindler out to win a cash prize, drawing from Afro-Caribbean folklore.
5 December 2019
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Review: Drac and Jill at The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
21st November - 19th January
By Lilith Wozniak
Bloody festive: Lilith Wozniak reviews a pop-culture mash-up Christmas show with flying vampires, strap-ons and Bon Jovi sing-a-longs.
14 October 2019
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Review: Extraordinary Wall [of Silence] at Bristol Old Vic
5-19 October, then touring
By Lilith Wozniak
Resistance and solidarity: Lilith Wonziak reviews Theatre Ad Infinitum’s latest show exploring the challenges and prejudice faced by the Deaf community.
16 September 2019
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Review: Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at Bristol Old Vic
7-28 September, then touring
By Lilith Wozniak
Ain’t no party like a Regency ball: Lilith Wozniak reviews Blood of the Young’s irreverent, karaoke-fueled take on Austen.
29 July 2019
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Review: Malory Towers at The Passenger Shed, Bristol
19 July-18 August
By Lilith Wozniak
Why walk when you can flip?: Lilith Wozniak reviews Wise Children’s second production, a nostalgia-soaked adaptation of Enid Blyton’s beloved children’s books.
10 June 2019
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Review: Hot Flushes at Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
By Maddy Costa
Wild and well-armed: Maddy Costa reviews Documental Theatre’s country and Western musical following a BHS employee robbed of her pension.
21 May 2019
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Review: We Can Time Travel at Bristol Old Vic
16-18 May, then touring
By Lilith Wozniak
‘Irresistible forward momentum’: Lilith Wozniak reviews composer and theatre-maker Dom Coyote’s time-hopping storytelling show.
19 May 2019
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Review: Louder is Not Always Clearer at Bristol Old Vic
By Ben Kulvichit
Getting the message across: Ben Kulvichit writes on communication and clarity in Mr and Mrs Clark’s show made with deaf performer Jonny Cotsen.
23 April 2019
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Review: The Deep Sea Seekers at The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
17-22 April
By Lilith Wozniak
Deep cuts from DJ Anglerfish: Lilith Wozniak on The Wardrobe Ensemble’s latest instalment in their Seekers series for younger years.
16 April 2019
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Review: Acts of Resistance at Bristol Old Vic
7-8 April
By Lilith Wozniak
The path of most resistance: Lilith Wozniak reviews a multi-stranded project from Headlong, made with four communities from across the UK.
7 April 2019
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Review: What Does Stuff Do? at Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol
3-6 April, then touring
By Lilith Wozniak
‘The antithesis of magic’: Lilith Wozniak writes on Robin Boon Dale’s performance lecture on the philosophy and physics of juggling.
10 March 2019
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Review: Richard III at Bristol Old Vic
1-9 March, then touring
By Ben Kulvichit
The sum of its parts: Ben Kulvichit reviews Headlong’s touring production, starring Tom Mothersdale on fine villainous form.
21 February 2019
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Review: Princess and the Hustler at Bristol Old Vic
9-23 February, then touring
By Lilith Wozniak
Personal and political: Lilith Wozniak reviews Chinonyerem Odimba’s play for Eclipse Theatre, set during the Bristol Bus Boycott.