Gemma Arterton

THEATRE REVIEW: Oedipus starring Mark Strong & Lesley Manville

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By Neil Durham

WORTH A LOOK?: ***

WHEN?: Saturday 5 October, runs through 4 January 2025 RUNTIME: 120 minutes without interval

Robert Icke won the 2016 best director Olivier for Oresteia and perhaps in a nod to that there is a digital clock counting down above the stage until past secrets explode into the present.

  • Read on for reasons including how we were hoping for a more laser-like focus on the central story
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THEATRE REVIEW: Saint Joan starring Gemma Arterton & Fisayo Akinade

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WORTH A LOOK?: ***

WHERE: Donmar

WHEN: 31/12 (matinee), runs to 18/2/17

We almost saw lead Gemma Arterton in Nell Gwynn, her film 100 Streets was one of our favourites of 2016 and so we pulled out as many stops as possible to see her star in Josie Rourke’s Saint Joan at the Donmar.

  • Read on for reasons including how our standing tickets were upgraded

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Q&A and PREVIEW: Idris Elba on 100 Streets

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WORTH A LOOK?: *****

WHERE: BFI

WHEN: 8/11, out 11/11

Idris Elba didn’t need to be in small independent film 100 Streets, which he stars in and produces, but it was the writing that convinced him.

  • Read on for reasons including former rugby player Martin Offiah’s question from the audience

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