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THEATRE REVIEW: The Brightening Air at the Old Vic starring Chris O’Dowd

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By Neil Durham

WORTH A LOOK?: *****

WHEN? Friday 11 April, opens 24 April runs through 14 June 2025 RUNTIME 150 minutes (including a 20-minute interval)

Could unknowingly drinking water from a local well make the recipient fall in love with the 1st person they see afterwards?

  • Read on for reasons including how this gives Punch a run for its money as best new play of the year so far
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THEATRE REVIEW: Juno and the Paycock starring Mark Rylance at the Gielgud Theatre

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By Neil Durham

WORTH A LOOK?: *****

WHEN?: Tuesday 1 October, runs through 23 November 2024 RUNTIME: 150 minutes (including a 20-minute interval)

Rylance is the titular peacock – pronounced ‘paycock’ in an Irish accent – who plays workshy father-of-2 ‘Captain’ Jack Boyle, a man never short of tall tales of adventure.

  • Read on for reasons including how this is the funniest comedy in London’s West End right now with a very memorable central performance
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