PAUL DONOVAN is chilled by the contemporary resonance of Harper Lee’s coming of age tale amidst racism and white supremacy in this excellent production
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With the left on the march, LOUISE TOWNSEND explains why her company’s autumn programme couldn’t have come at a more appropriate period
GEOFF BOTTOMS recommends the unashamedly light-hearted escapism on offer in this stage version of the 1963 film
Full of mysterious religious references and radical sound design, the Scottish duo’s new offering is candidate for album of the year, suggests SIMON DUFF
MARY CONWAY revels in a powerful reminder that human lives are not defined by physical perfection
PAUL DONOVAN recommends the fine performances in this account of the pre-war meeting between the US president and the British king
TECLYN AROD relishes an intimate celebration of jazz improvisation that mixes local and national musicians
THIS autumn, following hugely successful national tours, we’re showcasing two of our productions The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists and United We Stand.
In partnership with the Bussey Building in London’s Peckham and Harrogate Theatre, we’ll be presenting lengthy runs of both shows with the aim of encouraging new audiences to see our work and take part in post-show discussions with guest speakers which will explore the themes of the plays as well as to enable unions and action groups to promote their campaigns. We’ve had great support from them for our work.
The central message of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is forever relevant and a revival of the play by Stephen Lowe could always be considered timely.
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