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New political play The Constituent feels timely and urgent – review

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There was a substantial amount of hype already for Joe Penhall’s new play The Constituent: it marks James Corden’s return to the London stage after more than a decade, his last role being a Tony-winning turn in One Man, Two Guvnors. He plays the role of the titular constituent, Alec; opposite him is Anna Maxwell Martin (best known for Line of Duty) who plays Monica, the local MP. The pair meet when Alec is installing some security equipment at Monica’s office, though we soon establish they went to primary school…

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Christopher Eccleston stars as Scrooge in festive treat A Christmas Carol – review

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We adore this production of A Christmas Carol – it’s such a treat every time it comes around. Jack Thorne’s adaptation has played at London’s The Old Vic every festive season since 2017 (although it didn’t enjoy its usual full run in 2020, for obvious reasons), each time with a big name starring as Ebenezer Scrooge, one of Charles Dickens’ most infamous creations. For the 2023 season we have Christopher Eccleston who is a perfect fit for the role. Not much changes with this production each year, so there will…

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Old Vic’s Jitney is a fascinating social commentary – review

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Unfolding inside a small but stylish box set, Jitney tells the story of several unlicensed cab drivers in 1970s America. It’s part of August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle of 10 plays – which chronicle the African-American experience during each decade of the 20th century, and is perhaps most famous for the film adaptations of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Fences. Jitney is the second play from this cycle we’ve had the opportunity to see, after reviewing the London production of King Hedley II in 2019. It’s a fascinating social commentary: over…

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Old Vic’s A Number is a smart nature vs nurture thought experiment – review

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Lyndsey Turner’s revival of Caryl Churchill’s 2002 cloning drama, A Number, has opened at the Old Vic. Lasting barely an hour, A Number is an impressive piece of theatre. Starring two internationally renowned actors – The Walking Dead’s Lennie James as the father, Salter, and I May Destroy You’s Paapa Essiedu as three of his sons – it considers the idea of cloning and how that might impact our sense of identity. During the show we are introduced to the original son, the ‘clone’ who Salter had created after becoming…

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