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Sweet sister act songs of success in Stratford
The Etienne Sisters
Theatre Royal Stratford East
London E15
4/5
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
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
THE Etienne Sisters is a simple tale, elevated above the ordinary by an evocative and authentic script from writer-director Che Walker which makes effective use of local dialect.
Even so, none of the three distinctly drawn sisters initially invite warmth or empathy.
The judgemental and overly aspirational Tree (Nina Toussaint-White) is full sister to the irritatingly directionless and easy-going Ree (Jennifer Saayeng).
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