ED WAUGH introduces a special event to commemorate the centenary of the 1926 General Strike
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Jasmine Blackorow (Miss Bauer) and Michael Aloni (Art) in David Edgar's Here is America
[Manuel Harlan]
PAUL DONOVAN recommends an energetic adaptation of Ken Kesey’s novel, that emphasises how psychiatry is a tool in the hands of a racist agenda
IAN SINCLAIR draws our attention to a film, available for everyone to use, to stimulate community discussion and active engagement in the climate emergency
SIMON PARSONS recommends an outstanding revival of the musical based on Argentinian LGBT activist Manuel Puig’s groundbreaking novel
JAMES WALSH previews the smorgasbord of talent and hilarity on show at the Brighton Fringe
Here in America
Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond
“WHY should I see this play? And why now?” These are common questions asked by discerning audiences.
David Edgar’s new play at the Orange Tree answers with its title, for this is a play exemplifying contemporary America.
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