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What's on Translations Brian Friel's Translations is a cracking production of a great play which couldn’t be better timed, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	15th Jun 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Film A Cambodian Spring Chris Kelly's award-winning documentary A Cambodian Spring examines the chaotic and often violent land development that is shaping modern-day Cambodia. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	5th Jun 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Red Alfred Molina is 'stunning' as American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko in Michael Grandage's Red. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	30th May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on An Ideal Husband Laurence Green finds real pleasure watching Oscar Wilde's Rolls-Royce of English comedies, An Ideal Husband at the Vaudeville Theatre. Read more	2	21st May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Nightfall A rural farm is the backdrop for Barney Norris's slow burn study in grief, heartbreak and betrayal. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	18th May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Nine Night "Nine Night is a moving and very funny play with a rich emotional depth that gives firm voice to the Windrush generation" writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	15th May 2018 Olderiswiser Editorial
What's on > Theatre Chess A musical spectacle but one which is dramatically malnourished, Laurence Green reviews Laurence Conner's production of the 80s musical, Chess. Read more	0	15th May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Mood Music "Joe Penhall's play, Mood Music, asks questions of the music industry - specifically how can two people claim credit for one song - but falls short in terms of both tension and depth" writes Laurence Green Read more	0	15th May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Absolute Hell "A bold and ambitious work that manages to be both funny and provocative." Rodney Ackland's Absolute Hell is revived at the National Theatre, Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	11th May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Chicago If you are looking for one of the sexiest, sassiest and sophisticated Broadway musicals in history, look no further than Chicago, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	2nd May 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Tina A performance of power and finesse brings this biopic of rock icon Tina Turner to life and is a celebration of the singer's triumph over adversity, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	25th Apr 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Instructions for Correct Assembly Laurence Green reviews Thomas Eccleshare's flawed but interesting new play, Instructions for Correct Assembly, which dotes upon the darker side of human nature and morality of, essentially, "designer babies" - something which is all too relevant in the contemporary societies we live in. Read more	0	23rd Apr 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Quiz Based on the notorious 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' cheat case, Quiz is a sharp funny and stimulating evening in the theatre, that highlights the dangerous blending of entertainment, politics and justice today. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	17th Apr 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Ruthless! The Musical Ruthless! The Musical treads familiar ground, but while not necessarily one for the family is certainly an entertaining show for a fun night out, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	13th Apr 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre The Plough and the Stars A cast of fine actors do their best to convey the depths of characterisation in this updated production of Sean O'Casey's The Plough and the Stars but the poignancy of the piece is missing, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	6th Apr 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre A Spoonful of Sherman A supercalifragilistic musical about prolific Disney Studios songwriters the Sherman brothers sets off on a national tour with a real bounce in its step. Chris Grimes reviews. Read more	0	5th Apr 2018 50connect guest
What's on > Film Journeyman A bright sharp and moving drama starring Paddy Considine as a boxer piecing his life back together. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	29th Mar 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Fanny and Alexander This rich and rewarding new production of Bergman's classic Fanny and Alexander provides an acting masterclass from Penelope Wilton, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	23rd Mar 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Theatre: The Best Man reviewed Laurence Green reviews Simon Evans' revival of Gore Vidal's 1960 political satire; The Best Man. Read more	0	19th Mar 2018 50connect editorial
What's on > Theatre Summer and Smoke Patsy Ferran is a revelation in a mesmerising new production of Tennessee Williams' Summer and Smoke. Laurence Green reviews. Read more	0	15th Mar 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Theatre review - Frozen Laurence Green reviews Jonathan Munby's revival production of Bryony Lavery's 1998 crime drama, Frozen. Read more	0	7th Mar 2018 Olderiswiser Editorial
What's on > Theatre Long Day's Journey Into Night Lesley Manville delivers first-rate performance in this magnetic new production of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	20th Feb 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Film Last Flag Flying Richard Linklater's Last Flag Flag is a finely scripted, excellently acted road movie with a difference, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	7th Feb 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre John John is a fascinating exploration of the use of truth and lies within relationships and the solace and dangers of each, writes Laurence Green. Read more	0	2nd Feb 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Lady Windermere’s Fan "A truly cherishable comic performance", Laurence Greens reviews Kathy Burke’s production of Lady Windermere’s Fan. Read more	0	1st Feb 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre The Grinning Man Laurence Green reviews Tom Morris’s production of the macabre new musical, The Grinning Man. Read more	1	30th Jan 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre The Birthday Party Laurence Green reviews Ian Rickson's first-rate new production, The Birthday Party. Read more	0	24th Jan 2018 Laurence Green
What's on Rita, Sue and Bob Too Laurence Green reviews Kate Wasserberg lively and insightful revival of the controversial play, Rita, Sue and Bob Too. Read more	0	19th Jan 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri A blistering performance by Frances McDormand, Laurence Green reviews Martin McDonagh’s excellent new film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. Read more	0	12th Jan 2018 Laurence Green
What's on > Theatre Cinderella A successful revival of a timeless classic, Laurence Green reviews Matthew Bourne’s new production of Cinderella. Read more	0	4th Jan 2018 Laurence Green