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Thursday, February 21, 2019

Review: SparkPlug at HOME, Manchester by James Varney

Bad parenting: James Varney writes on the ambiguous critical outlook of David Judge's autobiographical monologue on race and fatherhood. The post Review: SparkPlug at HOME, Manchester appear…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 05:38AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Review: Come Closer at PUSH Festival, Manchester by James Varney

'Queer politic as positive philosophy': James Varney on how Gareth Cutter's solo show fits in a wider culture of Queerness and performance. The post Review: Come Closer at PUSH Festival, Man…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 05:38AM
Saturday, January 26, 2019

Review: Forest at PUSH Festival, Manchester by James Varney

The woods for the trees: James Varney writes on scale and perspective in James Monaghan's solo piece, from his viewpoint as an embedded critic. The post Review: Forest at PUSH Festival, Manc…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 06:04PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Review: Cuts of the Cloth at Push Festival, Manchester by James Varney

'Its polemic is potent': James Varney writes on a science fiction performance about structural Islamophobia by Outside the Frame Arts. The post Review: Cuts of the Cloth at Push Festival, Ma…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 05:54AM
Sunday, December 16, 2018

Review: Släpstick at HOME, Manchester by James Varney

"I hope it's stupid": James Varney on the skill of being an idiot in a Dutch company's tribute to the great entertainers. The post Review: Släpstick at HOME, Manchester appeared first on Ex…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:27AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Jackie Hagan: “The whole class-rage thing was bubbling and bubbling” by James Varney

James Varney interviews performance-maker Jackie Hagan about access and telling the stories of "real people who are having a hard time" The post Jackie Hagan: “The whole class-rage thi…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:07AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018

Review: The Maids at HOME, Manchester by James Varney

Skirting around sharp edges: James Varney reviews an all-male production of Jean Genet's The Maids which doesn't quite deliver on its promises. The post Review: The Maids at HOME, Manchester…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 07:34PM
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Review: The Mysteries at the Royal Exchange, Manchester by James Varney

'A myth sceptical of myths': James Varney writes on place and ownership in Chris Thorpe's cycle of contemporary Mystery plays. The post Review: The Mysteries at the Royal Exchange, Mancheste…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:17AM
Monday, July 3, 2017

Party Skills for the End of the World review at Centenary Building, Salford – ‘a dissonant, interactive experience’ by James Varney

Nigel Barrett and Louise Mari’s Party Skills at the End of the World asks what will be left when the world ends.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:03AM
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

The Siege of Christmas review at Contact, Manchester – ‘thoughtful Christmas romp’ by James Varney

A battalion of soggy mince pies storm Contact’s foyer, forcing the audience from the premises. This is how, The Siege of Christmas,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:13AM

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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