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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

The Misanthrope, Comedy Theatre Thursday, 17 December 2009 Read more...	Darker Shores, Hampstead Theatre Tuesday, 08 December 2009 Read more...
Detaining Justice, Tricycle Theatre Tuesday, 01 December 2009 Read more...	The Priory, Royal Court Theatre Thursday, 26 November 2009 Read more...
The Making of Moo, Orange Tree Theatre Tuesday, 17 November 2009 Read more...	Mixed Up North, Wilton's Music Hall Saturday, 14 November 2009 Read more...
Shraddha, Soho Theatre Wednesday, 04 November 2009 Read more...	Pains of Youth, National Theatre Wednesday, 28 October 2009 Read more...
theartsdesk Q&A: Playwright Roy Williams Saturday, 24 October 2009 Read more...	If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet, Bush Theatre Saturday, 24 October 2009 Read more...
Comedians, Lyric Hammersmith Thursday, 15 October 2009 Read more...	The Power of Yes, National Theatre Tuesday, 06 October 2009 Read more...
Orphans, Soho Theatre Friday, 02 October 2009 Read more...	Prick Up Your Ears, Comedy Theatre Thursday, 01 October 2009 Read more...
Q&A Special: Joe Orton's Sister Thursday, 01 October 2009 Read more...	The Fastest Clock in the Universe, Hampstead Theatre Thursday, 24 September 2009 Read more...

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