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aleks sierz

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Aleks is author of In-Yer-Face Theatre and Rewriting the Nation, co-editor of theatreVOICE website, and works as a journalist, broadcaster and theatre critic at large.

Articles By Aleks Sierz

Silk Road (How To Buy Drugs Online), Trafalgar Studios review - Geordie chancer comes of age

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Allelujah!, Bridge Theatre review - hilarious but dark, darker, darkest

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Alkaline, Park Theatre review - faith, friendship and failure

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Imperium, Gielgud Theatre review - eventful, very eventful, Roman epic

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Genesis Inc, Hampstead Theatre review - Harry Enfield in ungodly mess

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One for Sorrow, Royal Court review - imploding family drama

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Monogamy, Park Theatre review - Janie Dee in dark family drama

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The Strange Death of John Doe, Hampstead Theatre review - ambitious but not entirely successful

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Fatherland, Lyric Hammersmith review - loud and proud, shame about the content

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Nightfall, Bridge Theatre, review - moving but over-exposed

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Mood Music, Old Vic review - riveting critique of the music biz

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Nine Night, National Theatre review - Jamaican family drama full of spirit

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Absolute Hell, National Theatre review - high gloss show saves over-rated classic

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The Prudes, Royal Court review - hilarious but frustrating sex show

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Instructions for Correct Assembly, Royal Court review - Jane Horrocks in Middle England 'Westworld'

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Pressure, Park Theatre review - David Haig terrific in his own drama

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