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Mark Shenton ๐
@ShentonStage
UK-based theatre critic -- https://t.co/Rq9kmbCYKx. Now living in West Sussex, not the West End! (though I still regularly visit it!)
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http://www.shentonstage.com 31-03-2009 16:10:17
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At the opening night of The Jamie Lloyd Coโs new West End production of Romeo and Juliet at Duke of York's Theatre.
![Mark Shenton ๐ (@ShentonStage) on Twitter photo 2024-05-23 18:11:53 At the opening night of @JamieLloydCoโs new West End production of @RomeoJulietLDN at @dukeofyorksLDN. At the opening night of @JamieLloydCoโs new West End production of @RomeoJulietLDN at @dukeofyorksLDN.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GOSGfXzXwAIXXVz.jpg)
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Absolutely legendary new Randy Rainbow music video on the abomination that is #DonaldTump , #FortyFive , set to Dolly Partonโs 9 to 5.
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Deeply moving post on the challenges of being dependent on the service of carers: a lesson in deep humility and gratitude even in the face of a necessarily intrusive presence. Hanif Kureishi reminds me to be grateful for my own less challenging circumstances.
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As awful as my current depression is, Iโm grateful for the succour, comfort and distraction of theatre, and yesterday I found it twice: revisiting Standing At The Sky's Edge matinee (for the 5th time!), then the genuinely hilarious & filthy Julian Clary at The London Palladium last night.
![Mark Shenton ๐ (@ShentonStage) on Twitter photo 2024-05-19 17:35:33 As awful as my current depression is, Iโm grateful for the succour, comfort and distraction of theatre, and yesterday I found it twice: revisiting @SkysEdgeMusical matinee (for the 5th time!), then the genuinely hilarious & filthy @JulianClary at @LondonPalladium last night. As awful as my current depression is, Iโm grateful for the succour, comfort and distraction of theatre, and yesterday I found it twice: revisiting @SkysEdgeMusical matinee (for the 5th time!), then the genuinely hilarious & filthy @JulianClary at @LondonPalladium last night.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GN9X0EmX0AAQzi4.jpg)
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I am currently drenched in dread and feeling overwhelmed. Yes, it will pass, but when it strikes, itโs just horrible. Am sharing not for sympathy but for empathy; if you are similarly affected, youโre not alone. (I started new meds this week). #ShentonStageMentalHealthDiary
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Really beautiful obituary for Ian Gelder by Michael Coveney for Guardian Obituaries, following his death, aged 74, on May 6.
theguardian.com/stage/2024/mayโฆ
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This weekโs theatre reviews by Susannah Clapp in Observer New Review:
Withnail and I at The Rep โ
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Spirited Away at London Coliseum โ
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Mary Said What She Said at Barbican Centre โ
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Boys on the Verge of Tears at Soho Theatre โ
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theguardian.com/stage/article/โฆ
![Mark Shenton ๐ (@ShentonStage) on Twitter photo 2024-05-19 09:40:17 This weekโs theatre reviews by @susannahclapp in @ObsNewReview: Withnail and I at @BirminghamRep โ
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Mary Said What She Said at @BarbicanCentre โ
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Boys on the Verge of Tears at @sohotheatre โ
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: theguardian.com/stage/article/โฆ This weekโs theatre reviews by @susannahclapp in @ObsNewReview: Withnail and I at @BirminghamRep โ
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Mary Said What She Said at @BarbicanCentre โ
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Boys on the Verge of Tears at @sohotheatre โ
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Exploitation of aspiring Edinburgh Festival Fringe critics: entertainment-now.com/category/edinbโฆ offers contributors a one-off ยฃ200 fee to be available 24/7 for 10 hour shifts for the month. Accommodation is not included.
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainโฆ
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Lovely to see a mention of my late best friend Dean Jones on last nightโs BAFTA TV AWARDS, in the โin memoriamโ section. As a result, Iโve been contacted by someone he went to school with! Just a gorgeous connection, whoโd found my tribute to Dean online. shentonstage.com/shentonstage-dโฆ
![Mark Shenton ๐ (@ShentonStage) on Twitter photo 2024-05-14 11:39:19 Lovely to see a mention of my late best friend Dean Jones on last nightโs @BAFTA TV AWARDS, in the โin memoriamโ section. As a result, Iโve been contacted by someone he went to school with! Just a gorgeous connection, whoโd found my tribute to Dean online. shentonstage.com/shentonstage-dโฆ Lovely to see a mention of my late best friend Dean Jones on last nightโs @BAFTA TV AWARDS, in the โin memoriamโ section. As a result, Iโve been contacted by someone he went to school with! Just a gorgeous connection, whoโd found my tribute to Dean online. shentonstage.com/shentonstage-dโฆ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNiWVOBW0AAesBk.jpg)
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Hanging out with John McDaniel John McDaniel and Barb Jungr โ on Saturday after their show at The Crazy Coqs Presents, and today over lunch at a beachfront cafe in West Worthing.
![Mark Shenton ๐ (@ShentonStage) on Twitter photo 2024-05-13 13:30:32 Hanging out with John McDaniel @therealJohnMcD and @barbjungr โ on Saturday after their show at @TheCCPresents, and today over lunch at a beachfront cafe in West Worthing. Hanging out with John McDaniel @therealJohnMcD and @barbjungr โ on Saturday after their show at @TheCCPresents, and today over lunch at a beachfront cafe in West Worthing.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNdmMZrXcAAF-oN.jpg)
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This weekโs theatre reviews in Observer New Review by Susannah Clapp:
The Cherry Orchard at Donmar Warehouse โ
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Minority Report at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre โ
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Laughing Boy at Jermyn Street Theatre โ
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Minority Report at @LyricHammer โ
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Laughing Boy at @JSTheatre โ
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One of Barb Jungrโs secret weapons tonight โ apart from a small wardrobe malfunction that nearly exposed her completely (โis this what the 70s are going to be like?โ) โ was her stunning accompanist and collaborator John McDaniel, who also sang two stunning solos.
![Mark Shenton ๐ (@ShentonStage) on Twitter photo 2024-05-11 20:13:10 One of @barbjungrโs secret weapons tonight โ apart from a small wardrobe malfunction that nearly exposed her completely (โis this what the 70s are going to be like?โ) โ was her stunning accompanist and collaborator @therealJohnMcD, who also sang two stunning solos. One of @barbjungrโs secret weapons tonight โ apart from a small wardrobe malfunction that nearly exposed her completely (โis this what the 70s are going to be like?โ) โ was her stunning accompanist and collaborator @therealJohnMcD, who also sang two stunning solos.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNUvJVHWMAAOUZB.jpg)
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My God, Barb Jungr is so bloody good! There is no one who compares for total engagement with lyrics and melody, ferocious attack but also warmth and wit. I simply adore her.