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Monday, November 6, 2017

Review: Heather at the Bush Theatre by Brendan Macdonald

"Smart, sharp and exhilarating": Brendan Macdonald reviews Thomas Eccleshare's thrillingly tricksy two-hander about the stories behind the stories. The post Review: Heather at the Bush Theat…

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Saturday, November 4, 2017

Review: The Slaves of Solitude at Hampstead Theatre by Brendan Macdonald

Wartime ennui: Brendan Macdonald reviews a stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s novel. The post Review: The Slaves of Solitude at Hampstead Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Review: Victory Condition at the Royal Court by Brendan Macdonald

"An intriguing, cerebral and destabilizing piece of theatre": Brendan Macdonald on Vicky Featherstone's production of Chris Thorpe's bold new two-hander. The post Review: Victory Condition a…

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Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Review: The Lie at the Menier Chocolate Factory by Brendan Macdonald

"Reliably unreliable": Brendan Macdonald reviews Florian Zeller's knotty study of truth and lies. The post Review: The Lie at the Menier Chocolate Factory appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Review: Le Grand Mort at Trafalgar Studios by Brendan Macdonald

"Le Grand Mort feels like the most petite of gestures": Brendan Macdonald on a disappointing dinner party-based vehicle for Julian Clary. The post Review: Le Grand Mort at Trafalgar Studios …

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Monday, September 18, 2017

Review: The March on Russia at the Orange Tree Theatre by Brendan Macdonald

Pop the kettle on: Brendan Macdonald reviews Alice Hamilton's revival of David Storey's family drama. The post Review: The March on Russia at the Orange Tree Theatre appeared first on Exeu…

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Monday, August 21, 2017

Review: Kiki’s Delivery Service at Southwark Playhouse by Brendan Macdonald

The witch's rumspringa: Brendan Macdonald reviews the return of Kiki's Delivery Service to the Southwark Playhouse. The post Review: Kiki’s Delivery Service at Southwark Playhouse appe…

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Monday, July 24, 2017

Review: Dessert at Southwark Playhouse by Brendan Macdonald

Let them eat cake: Brendan Macdonald reviews Oliver Cotton's new play. The post Review: Dessert at Southwark Playhouse appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:29AM
Friday, June 30, 2017

Review: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill at Wyndham’s Theatre by Brendan Macdonald

We too are thieves: Brendan Macdonald reviews Audra McDonald as Billie Holiday. The post Review: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill at Wyndham’s Theatre appeared first on Exeun…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:00AM
Monday, June 19, 2017

Review: Thick Skin at the New Diorama by Brendan Macdonald

The millennial sense of entitlement: Brendan Macdonald reviews Poor Michelle as part of Incoming Festival 2017. The post Review: Thick Skin at the New Diorama appeared first on Exeunt Magazi…

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Thursday, June 15, 2017

Review: Sad Little Man at the New Diorama by Brendan Macdonald

A stand-up tragedy act: Brendan Macdonald reviews Pub Corner Poets at Incoming Festival 2017. The post Review: Sad Little Man at the New Diorama appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Review: Danny and the Deep Blue Sea at the Old Red Lion by Brendan Macdonald

Gruff grunts, brash insults and fisticuffs: Brendan Macdonald reviews Theatre N16's production of John Patrick Shanley's play. The post Review: Danny and the Deep Blue Sea at the Old Red Li…

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Monday, June 12, 2017

Review: Working at Southwark Playhouse by Brendan Macdonald

Brendan Macdonald reviews a musical about working life at Southwark Playhouse. The post Review: Working at Southwark Playhouse appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 07:18AM
Friday, June 9, 2017

Review: vs. by Ponyboy Curtis at The Yard by Brendan Macdonald

A living, breathing, contradictory thing: Brendan Macdonald reviews Ponyboy Curtis' new work at The Yard. The post Review: vs. by Ponyboy Curtis at The Yard appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Monday, June 5, 2017

Review: Vixen at the Vaults by Brendan Macdonald

A vivid and colourful soundscape: Brendan Macdonald reviews the latest production from Silent Opera. The post Review: Vixen at the Vaults appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Review: The Pulverised by Brendan Macdonald

Surprisingly stagnant: Brendan Macdonald reviews the UK premiere of Alexandra Badea's award-winning play about the effects of globalisation. The post Review: The Pulverised appeared first on…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 07:17AM
Friday, May 5, 2017

Review: Angels In America at the National Theatre by Brendan Macdonald

A tenacious celebration of life: Brendan Macdonald watches all eight hours of Marianne Elliott's much-hyped revival of Tony Kushner's two-part gay fantasia on national themes. The post Revie…

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Friday, April 14, 2017

Review: The Plague at the Arcola Theatre by Brendan Macdonald

Neil Bartlett brings to life "infuriating bureaucratic non-speak" in his adaptation of Albert Camus's La Peste. The post Review: The Plague at the Arcola Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Mag…

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Review: Lucy McCormick: Triple Threat at Soho Theatre by Brendan Macdonald

A divine and dirty awakening: Brendan Macdonald reviews the gospel according to Lucy McCormick The post Review: Lucy McCormick: Triple Threat at Soho Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazin…

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards