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Madani Younis launches his first season at The Bush
David Richards reports from The Bush Theatre as new Artistic Director Madani Younis outlines his plans for his first season.
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Fourthwall’s Favourites: February
Fourthwall’s round-up of what to see this coming February.
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Training: ALRA North launches online TV station
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Greenwich Playhouse loses home in first casualty of the Olympics?
Curtain down on Greenwich Playhouse after thirteen years.
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Blog: Uncovering The Faction #10
Up and running, there’s time for Gareth to find amusement in the smallest details.
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Blog: Uncovering The Faction #9
All three Faction shows are now up and running and Gareth has a second to take a moment’s pause to contemplate this achievement and to ruminate on Miss Julie.
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Greenroom Gossip: Mulligan on drama school auditions
Last month actress Carey Mulligan told an American newspaper that she was rejected from every drama school she auditioned for.
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Blog: Uncovering The Faction #8
Gareth wonders whether Miss Julie, the third show in The Faction’s rep season, might be suffering from ‘third-child’ syndrome.
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Review: DNA, Rose, Kingston ***
Amy Stow reviews Dennis Kelly’s DNA at the Rose, Kingston and finds it packs a lot of punch.
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Review: The Pitchfork Disney, Arcola ****
Amy Stow reviews a near-perfect revival of Phillip Ridley’s seminal play, The Pitchfork Disney, at the Arcola.
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Review: The Bee, Soho Theatre *****
As part of its world tour, The Bee returns to its original home, The Soho Theatre, London. David Richards reviews.
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Review: The Faction’s Miss Julie, New Diorama ***
David Richards is drawn into The Faction’s mesmerising blend of physical action and theatricality in the final play in their rep season, Miss Julie.
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Matt Smith steps up as Doctor Who confidently
Matt Smith has taken on one of the biggest roles in television, and 7.7 million fans watched him do it.
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Matt Smith as the new DoctorFollowing in the footsteps of David Tennant was never going to be easy, but Matt Smith has stepped up to the role that has made him a household name with assurance.
The BBC has confirmed that 7.7 million viewers watched his first episode on Saturday night, a vast 36.9% share of total television watched.
The response has widely been a positive one, with fans and critics alike supporting the youngster ever Doctor.
The episode entitled The Eleventh Hour saw Smith's Doctor save the world in a matter of 20 minutes, with new sidekick Amy Pond played by Karen Gillan.
The next episode can be seen on BBC1 on Saturday 10th April at 6.15pm.
Published on April 6, 2010 · Filed under: Featured, News; Tagged as: BBC, David Tennant, Doctor Who, Matt Smith, Series






