John Chapman
@johnchapman398
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Part time actor, director, arts reviewer, writer, education consultant, proof reader & copy editor. Full time human bean https://t.co/bNtzgSxL7G
South East, England
Joined July 2015
Latest reviews Greatest Play Of All Time https://t.co/BqWMDuvLzw Jekyll & Hyde https://t.co/01y1nf9DXb Mind Mangler https://t.co/8PiZ8Wy3FF
@themindmangler @mischiefcomedy @henrywlewis @JonathanSayer1 @OriginalTheatre @TheGaryMcNair @forbesmasson @greatest__play @Martin_Coates_
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Happy 85th birthday to Alan Ayckbourn a playwright/director giant of modern times. Here's some thoughts, from a while ago, on why I'm a fan
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Later this month,Tower Theatre in Stoke Newington is producing all three plays of the celebrated Norman Conquests trilogy by Alan Ayckbourn. By way of celebration here’s my own trilogy of blo…
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Looking forward to bringing our supernatural comedy DOING THE DEAD by @spicerd to @QuestorsTheatre next week (18th-20th April). Guaranteed to raise your spirits....Book here: https://t.co/ivpCeWjtZZ
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Next up in our Summer season; The Children by Lucy Kirkwood. Wednesday 1 to Saturday 11 May at the Tower Theatre, Stoke Newington. Tickets: https://t.co/8H5OwMd6ug
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Saddened to hear of the passing of @Grumbletwat aka Adrian Schiller. He was in the best play of last year "The White Factory" @MaryleboneTHLDN and was undoubtedly one of the best things about the production. https://t.co/ip9uPGy2PH Condolences to his family
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Incredible @ScottishPower! Even when I want to give you money you make me wait. Pointless saying on the phone line that the online system is quicker. Also thanks to the member of the complaint team who said they would ring me a week ago & still hasn't bothered. @SP_EnergyPeople
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Recent travels - location 16: Parque Nacional Ibera, Argentina. Final detination (other than a return to Buenos Aires) for some more magnificent and upclose wildlife specimens
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Recent travels - location 15: Iberan Wetlands, Argentina. Similat ecosystem to its more famous Barzilan counterpart The Pantanal.
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People calling for the head of #PaulaVennells on a spike because she lied to Parliament. I'm afraid that's what happens when no action is taken against politicians who do the same. It becomes perceived as OK to do so.
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Jekyll & Hyde (Theatre Review) https://t.co/wGKQjPuvqj
@OriginalTheatre @TheGaryMcNair @forbesmasson #TheatreForEveryone #onlinetheatre #theatreonline @ViralFestival @theatrenetwork_ @TheatrePro_ @TheatreBlogRT @MyTheatreMates @OffWestEndCom @scenesaver @network_actor
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There have been countless versions of this tale; this one man show is among the best
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Recent travels - location 14 Puerto Valle, Argentina A tranquil haven full of wildlife, including an exceptionally rare albino caiman
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Recent travels - location 13: Iguazu Falls National Park. As well as plenty of water there's a wide variety of wild life which lives in, around and above it.
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Am I the only theatre reviewer who isn't tying their underwear in knots over "Opening Night"? Haven't seen it; don't intend to. But not sure why the show has been praised highly by some, reviled by others & both camps feel the need to apologise for their naturally subjective view
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Recent travels - location 12: Iguazu Falls, Brazilian side. Just as Niagra separates the USA and Canada so #Iguazu is the border between Argentina and Brazil. The view from the latter is not so extensive but, if possible, even more spectacular. And yes, we did get a bit wet
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Recent travels - location 12: Iguazu Falls, Argentinian side. The sheer amount of water is absolutely staggering. Niagra has 4 waterfalls, Victoria has 5 - Iguazu has 275!
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Recent travels - location 11: Buenos Aires. A bit like Paris, Madrid and Vienna all rolled into one yet somehow uniquely itself. Eva Peron and Maradonna still revered, rampant inflation, gigantic steaks and tango
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‘Takes just about everything you love (&, indeed, hate) about theatre in 2024, adds a dash of wicked dramatic parody & finishes with potshots at nearly every topical issue you can think of.’ @johnchapman398 reviews @greatest__play at @ORLTheatre #RT. https://t.co/KQXZfBUkSZ
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https://t.co/BqWMDuvLzw With such a title, how could a reviewer resist? @ORLTheatre @greatest__play with @Martin_Coates_ & #lornemacnaughton
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While it may not quite do what it says on the tin, the contents are huge fun
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Exactly 1 year ago today I wrote that Daniel Rigby's performance in "Accidental Death Of An Anarchist"by rights should win awards". https://t.co/WTNlHiV5d3 It is criminal that he doesn't appear in the Oliviers shortlist & I'm not alone @MatthewParker75 @loureviewsblog @SeanFoleyJ
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