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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Skitterbang Island review kids' puppet opera pulls the strings by Miriam Gillinson

Little Angel theatre, LondonThe young audience seem a little restless until a storm brews and a scrap-heap creature wins them over"When are the naughty children going to be quiet?"…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:22AM
Thursday, September 26, 2013

Writing for the theatre? Be practical by Miriam Gillinson

Playwrights need instinct and heart but must also be pragmatic. Miriam Gillinson advises aspiring writers how to stay groundedWrite what you know, write what you feel and remember you are wr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:32AM
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Is fringe theatre getting the most out of actors? by Miriam Gillinson

Too many performers are being given negligible roles. It's time for the industry to come clean about the opportunities on offerAh, fringe theatre – the dreamcatcher of the London theatre s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:16AM
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Comedy of Errors, The Rose, Bankside by Miriam Gillinson

The Rose, Bankside: It would be hard to find two more contrasting takes on Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors than the National's recent, flashy production and the inevitably small…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:45AM
Monday, March 12, 2012

Someone To Blame, King's Head Theatre, London by Miriam Gillinson

King's Head Theatre, London: Agenda-driven plays are often problematic but a blatant campaign, masquerading as verbatim theatre, is downright dodgy. Read the full review

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:51AM
Monday, February 6, 2012

Punchdrunk's Sleep No More: is this a sell-out which I see before me? by Miriam Gillinson

Rarely have I seen a more money-grabbing show than Punchdrunk's current reworking of Macbeth, which has wowed New York's critics, but left me feeling short-changedI had no problem when Punch…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:25AM

Punchdrunk's Sleep No More: is this a sell-out which I see before me? by Miriam Gillinson

Rarely have I seen a more money-grabbing show than Punchdrunk's current reworking of Macbeth, which has wowed New York's critics, but left me feeling short-changed Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:25AM
Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Musical theatre: why I love watching classical concerts by Miriam Gillinson

Classical may not be a visual medium – but that's why orchestral concerts are so dramatic to watchEven the most ardent drama fan needs a break from the theatre every now and then, so recen…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18AM

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