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David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker and Riz Ahmed to star in daring unrehearsed West End play

‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit‘ sees a different performer take to the stage each night to be presented with a sealed envelope, inside is a script they have never seen before, which they will perform only once - with no rehearsal and no director

The Independent UK

David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker to take turns to star in play

White Rabbit Red Rabbit sees a different performer take to the stage each night, with no rehearsal and no director.

Evening Standard

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo at the Young Vic: Wickedly funny with a nightmare feel

4/5 The Young Vic presents a profound and nightmarish drama set on the streets of Baghdad during the Iraq War

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Rhinoceros review – Ionesco’s absurdist classic is taken around the horn

Despite some delightful clowning, Omar Elerian’s version of this timely tale of conformity has too many ideas and lacks focus

The Guardian - UK

Rhinoceros at Almeida Theatre review: will delight you — if you are willing

4/5 Yes the house lights remain up and the play is absurd, but the cast has a special alchemy and the practical effects are effective

Evening Standard

Jessica Gunning, Jodie Whittaker, Benedict Wong and Jeremy O. Harris join lineup of Echo at the Royal Court

They’ll be joining the experimental show’s line-up alongside actors Toby Jones, Fiona Shaw, Meera Syal and musician Self Esteem

Evening Standard

As You Like It: a ‘good-natured comedic romp’

For his RSC debut, Omar Elerian has presented “As You Like It” conventionally, as a “good-natured comedic romp packed with laughter”, said Diane Parkes on What’s on Stage. There is a twist, however: all of the main parts are played by actors in their 60s, 70s and 80s – which guarantees exemplary verse-speaking.

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Geraldine James cast as Rosalind in RSC production of As You Like It

The 72-year-old actor will play a young woman in the latest example of age-blind casting in a Shakespeare production

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