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Author: philiplowe
Theatre writer in the East Midlands. I have been writing professional theatre reviews plus published features and interviews for various media for three years. BA (hons) Performance Art. Previous reviews can be found at http://philloweactor.blogspot.co.uk
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News: Ever get annoyed by other people on public transport?
Many of you may have noticed a text and visual link to my humorous book The Total Joy of Travelling… Read more News: Ever get annoyed by other people on public transport?
Review: Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em. (touring) Nottingham Theatre Royal
The opening soundtrack of the familiar whistled tune of Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em before the curtain rises brings a… Read more Review: Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em. (touring) Nottingham Theatre Royal
Review: The Phantom of The Opera (Curve ~ then touring)
To happily borrow the very well-used word play adaptation, this The Phantom of the Opera touring production is 100% ephing… Read more Review: The Phantom of The Opera (Curve ~ then touring)
Review: Macbeth. Derby Theatre (touring)
A psychological tale of ‘vaulting’ ambition, coupled with destructive power, Macbeth is Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy, yet remains one of his… Read more Review: Macbeth. Derby Theatre (touring)
Derby Theatre and Hull Truck Theatre to produce William Golding’s Lord of the Flies
Derby Theatre and Hull Truck Theatre join forces to produce William Golding’s Lord of the Flies Adapted for the stage… Read more Derby Theatre and Hull Truck Theatre to produce William Golding’s Lord of the Flies
Review: The Taming of the Shrew (RSC touring) Nottingham Theatre Royal
The bejewelled leading women of society stride into view to a powerful fanfare, followed by their simpering male… Read more Review: The Taming of the Shrew (RSC touring) Nottingham Theatre Royal
Amélie musical (UK production) three Olivier Award nominations!!!
We adored Amélie the musical when it came to Leicester Haymarket in July (see our 5* review) and were drawn… Read more Amélie musical (UK production) three Olivier Award nominations!!!
Review: As You Like It. RSC (touring) Nottingham Theatre Royal.
It is a joy to see a repertory company like the RSC producing a series of plays over a few… Read more Review: As You Like It. RSC (touring) Nottingham Theatre Royal.
Review: Measure For Measure RSC (touring) Nottingham Theatre Royal
Measure for Measure is described as a dark comedy, and some weighty themes and comedic riffs are certainly explored… Read more Review: Measure For Measure RSC (touring) Nottingham Theatre Royal
