tue 05/08/2025

Helen Hawkins

Articles By Helen Hawkins

A Haunting in Venice review - a case of Poirot by numbers

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Wilderness, Prime Video review - twisty thriller that leaves a nasty aftertaste

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The Old Man and the Pool, Wyndham's Theatre - Mike Birbiglia makes a big splash

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Bolan's Shoes review - good-natured film about the healing power of a pop idol

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God of Carnage, Lyric Hammersmith review - a dark piece is lightened with slapstick

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Sadler's Wells review - exhilarating display of a full deck of dance styles

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Fremont review - lovely wry portrait of an Afghan refugee looking for love

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Past Lives review - poignant story of a long-maturing love

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The Woman in the Wall, BBC One review - deliciously dark murder mystery with a tragic hinterland

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Next to Normal, Donmar Warehouse review - terrific cast in a punchy musical

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The Odyssey: The Underworld, National Theatre review - community effort with real heart and a great staging

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Fool's Paradise review - unfunny stab at making fun of Hollywood

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L'immensità review - enigmatic portrait of a trans teen in an unhappy family

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Matthew Bourne's Romeo + Juliet, Sadler's Wells review - exhilarating dancing, inventive moves

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Jewels, The Australian Ballet, Royal Opera House review - a sparkling parade of great dancing

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The Beanie Bubble review - an under-stuffed, misshapen product saga

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