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Cheryl Markosky

@cherylmarkosky.bsky.social
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Journalist, theatre reviewer, short fiction writer, fan of The Archers and lighthouses especially on Prince Edward Island

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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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Review: TRISTAN & YSEULT, Theatre Royal Bath
The revival of Emma Rice's exhilarating Tristan & Yseult, with comedy, music, dance, acrobatics and love goes right to the heart.
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Review: THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, Salisbury Playhouse
What did our critic think of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, SALISBURY PLAYHOUSE at Salisbury Playhouse?
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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'Alcina' review — this fantastical Handel opera is a wonderfully witty Romantasy romp | London Theatre
Read our review of *Alcina*, starring Lisette Oropesa, now in performances at the Royal Opera House to 3 October. Read more theatre reviews on LondonTheatre.co.uk.
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fife4europe #FBPE #RejoinEU @fife4europe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Ursula von der Leyen offering Mark Carney associate EU membership for Canada in her State of the Union speech shows how modern democracies adapt. While Brexit Britain locked itself out of European cooperation, Canada across the Atlantic is embracing it. Why stay isolated? (1/2) 🤔 #FBPE
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European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member
Commission president says partnership will create ‘common prosperity’ based on shared democratic values
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Interview: 'It makes me feel lucky to be here,' West End cast of INTO THE WOODS
What did our critic think of INTERVIEW: 'IT MAKES ME FEEL LUCKY TO JUST BE HERE,' THE WEST END CAST OF INTO THE WOODS at Noël Coward Theatre?
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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Preview: INTO THE WOODS, Launch Event
What did our critic think of PREVIEW: INTO THE WOODS, LAUNCH EVENT at Noël Coward Theatre?
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Review: BBC PROMS: DVOŘÁK'S 'NEW WORLD' SYMPHONY, Royal Albert Hall
What did our critic think of BBC PROMS: DVOŘÁK'S 'NEW WORLD' SYMPHONY at Royal Albert Hall?
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Review: HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE IS FALLING DOWN, OSO The Theatre On Barnes Pond
What did our critic think of HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE IS FALLING DOWN, OSO THE THEATRE ON BARNES POND at OSO The Theatre On Barnes Pond?
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
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BWW Review: ROMEO & HAMED, Riverside Studios
Scott Horgan’s highly confident debut play, Romeo & Hamed, currently at Riverside Studios, is an exhilarating take on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Read my full Broadway World rev…
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
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Review: ROMEO & HAMED, Riverside Studios
What did our critic think of ROMEO AND HAMED, RIVERSIDE STUDIOS at Riverside Studios?
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
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Review: THE ARCHERS: LIVE AT 75, New Wimbledon Theatre
What did our critic think of THE ARCHERS: LIVE AT 75, NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE at New Wimbledon Theatre?
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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BWW Review: PRESENT LAUGHTER, Theatre Royal Bath
Sassy Tracy-Ann Oberman stars as egotistical actress Geri Essendine in Noël Coward’s Present Laughter at Theatre Royal Bath before touring. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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London Theatre Review: HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES, The Old Vic
If laughter is the best medicine, how wonderful that Old Vic audiences are now getting a welcome dose of the 1969 farce How The Other Half Loves. Read my full London Theatre review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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BWW Review BBC PROMS: UNDER AFRICAN SKIES – SONGS FROM ‘GRACELAND’, Royal Albert Hall
Exuberant Ladysmith Black Mambazo, South Africa’s legendary a cappella group, makes its Royal Albert Hall Proms debut to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Paul Simon’s Graceland. Read m…
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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BWW Review: KÄTZCHEN, Riverside Studios
Talented Sophie Lenglinger manages to pull off the fiendishly difficult task of performing a one-woman show. Read my full Broadway World review here
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uk.broadwayworld.com @uk.broadwayworld.com · 05/08/2026
Sophie Lenglinger stars in one-woman show Katzchen @riversidelondon.bsky.social
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Sophie Lenglinger stars in Katzchen @riversidelondon.bsky.social
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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BWW Review: FLUXORAMA, Riverside Studios
A bold attempt to deal with life and death in three monologues about life and death, part of Riverside Studios’ Bitesize Festival. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
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Review: BBC PROMS: BRUCH'S VIOLIN CONCERTO, Royal Albert Hall
What did our critic think of BBC PROMS BRUCH'S VIOLIN CONCERTO, ROYAL ALBERT HALL at Royal Albert Hall?
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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BWW Review: BROADWAY RHAPSODY, Opera Holland Park
An affectionate homage to Broadway and a highly gratifying experience for regulars at Opera Holland Park. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Broadway Rhapsody @operahollandpark.bsky.social #BroadwayRhapsody @broadwayworld.com
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
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BWW Review: L’ELISIR D’AMORE, The Dorset Opera Festival, Coade Theatre, Bryanston School
A witty and entertaining performance of Donizetti’s love potion romance in a bucolic setting. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Terrific rendition of Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore from The Dorset Opera Festival #broadwayworlduk
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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BWW Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Kenneth Branagh triumphs as rags to riches Lopakhin in Laura Wade’s fresh rendering of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Starring Kenneth Branagh, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Kenneth Branagh triumphs as rags to riches Lopakhin in Laura Wade's fresh rendering of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Part of a star-studded Royal Shakespeare Company cast, including Helen Hunt a...
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
BBC Proms Bolero: Rhythms of Spain @BBCProms @royalalberthall.bsky.social
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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BWW Review BBC PROMS BOLÉRO: RHYTHMS OF SPAIN, Royal Albert Hall
It’s an outstanding win for Spain in the World Cup – and for the sizzling Spanish National Orchestra in their BBC Proms debut. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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BWW Review: TENDER, Bush Theatre
A queer romance-thriller mash-up sounds ambitious, so one must applaud writer Eleanor Tindall and director Emily Aboud for giving it a go. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Tender@bushtheatre
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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BWW Review: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, London Children’s Ballet
London Children’s Ballet’s lively revival of Anne of Green Gables, starring 54 talented young dancers, at Sadlers Wells’ East End venue, the Peacock Theatre. Read my full Broadway…
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Opening night of London Children’s Ballet’s revival of Anne of Green Gables at the Peacock Theatre @lcblondon
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
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BWW Review: LA BOHEME, Royal Ballet & Opera
Conductor Lorenzo Passerini, debuting with the Royal Opera at Covent Garden, entrances the audience on opening night. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Tania Hershman 🏳️‍🌈 @taniahershman.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Very much looking forward to running this online masterclass for @arvonfoundation.bsky.social on July 7 for academics in any field who want permission to spread their writing wings in new directions. Come play with word-shapes & find new ways to use your research! www.arvon.org/writing-cour...
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Masterclass: The Journey from Academic to General Readership | Permission to experiment | Arvon
Academics encounter fascinating stories in their research and archival work, but don’t often have the storytelling and writing tools to share these stories in creative and playful ways. Whether you’re...
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Opening night of La Boheme @royalballetandopera #royalopera
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
'This green plot shall be our stage,' declares Quince, which couldn't be more fitting for Atri Banerjee's quirky, new production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream at Regent's Park Open Air Th...
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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BWW Review: ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, Opera Holland Park
What better way to introduce children to opera than down the rabbit hole of Opera Holland Park’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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Review: RON, Riverside Studios
What did our critic think of RON, RIVERSIDE STUDIOS at Riverside Studios?
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
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BWW Review: A LIFE IN FOUR SEASONS, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
New interpretation of Vivaldi favourite through electronic remix by DJ Walde; with dance production by director Tinuke Craig and choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento. Read my full Broadway World re…
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
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BWW Book Review: WALKING SHADOW LOVE, LOSS AND SHAKESPEARE, by Greg Doran
After the tragic loss of his husband Antony Sher, Greg Doran transforms it into a story of hope by hunting down every First Folio he can possibly find. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
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Review: MASS, Donmar Warehouse
At the end of Mass, currently celebrating its world stage premiere at London's Donmar Warehouse, my visibly moved son says, 'That's the best play I'll see this year.' And he's absolutely right. Direct...
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
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BWW Review: HEARTSINK, Riverside Studios
Heartsink, a bittersweet medical comedy by Unequal Productions, premiering at Riverside Studios, is a little gem. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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BWW Interview: GREG DORAN ON VENUS AND ADONIS, Arts Theatre Cambridge and then touring
Greg Doran discusses his love of puppetry that brings the revival of his show Venus and Adonis to life. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
BWW Review: NAYATT SCHOOL REDUX, The Coronet Theatre Nayatt School Redux from New York City's The Wooster Group is baffling, but never boring. Read my full Broadway World review here
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BWW Review: NAYATT SCHOOL REDUX, The Coronet Theatre
Nayatt School Redux from New York City's The Wooster Group is baffling, but never boring. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
BWW Book Review: THE PLAYS OF HENRICK IBSEN, by David Irvin, available at bookshops Steadfast Ibsen fans and newbies to the famed Norwegian playwright's works will equally enjoy former Open University lecturer David Irvin's comprehensive and entertaining new book. Read my full Broadway World book…
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BWW Book Review: THE PLAYS OF HENRICK IBSEN, by David Irvin, available at bookshops
Steadfast Ibsen fans and newbies to the famed Norwegian playwright's works will equally enjoy former Open University lecturer David Irvin's comprehensive and entertaining new book. Read my full Broadway World book review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
BWW Review: LA BOHEME, In cinemas After a shaky start writer/director Robin Norton-Hale's new film adaptation of Giacoma Puccini's La Boheme ultimately strikes the right notes. Read my full Broadway World review here
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BWW Review: LA BOHEME, In cinemas
After a shaky start writer/director Robin Norton-Hale's new film adaptation of Giacoma Puccini's La Boheme ultimately strikes the right notes. Read my full Broadway World review here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Pints & passion Intrepid individuals who've injected new life into neglected public houses are local heroes. Read my full house.Partnership article here
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Pints & passion
Intrepid individuals who've injected new life into neglected public houses are local heroes. Read my full house.Partnership article here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Anyone for padel? What's behind the rise of padel tennis, the popular game backed by the likes of Andy Murray? Read my full house.Partnership article here
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Anyone for padel?
What's behind the rise of padel tennis, the popular game backed by the likes of Andy Murray? Read my full house.Partnership article here
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
There's still time to enter your flash stories to the National Flash Fiction Day competition. Theme: BRIDGES. The deadline is February 15. www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an... @natflashfictionday.bsky.social #flashfiction
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
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BWW Review: NT LIVE’S HAMLET, Cinemas
NT Live’s filmed screening of Hamlet, starring Hiran Abeysekara (Olivier-award winner for Life of Pi), will be released in cinemas on January 22 and soon after round the world. Read my full B…
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Cheryl Markosky @cherylmarkosky.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
BWW Review: NT LIVE’S HAMLET, Cinemas NT Live's filmed screening of Hamlet, starring Hiran Abeysekara (Olivier-award winner for Life of Pi), will be released in cinemas on January 22 and soon after round the world. Read my full Broadway World review here
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BWW Review: NT LIVE’S HAMLET, Cinemas
NT Live's filmed screening of Hamlet, starring Hiran Abeysekara (Olivier-award winner for Life of Pi), will be released in cinemas on January 22 and soon after round the world. Read my full Broadway World review here
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