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Theatre on Chester: Away by Michael Gow - Review by Kimberlea Smith
The Theatre on Chester is celebrating their 70th anniversary by revisiting plays from their past. First up is Michael Gow ’s Away , an Australian classic that is, at its heart, an exploration of grief. Away is an ambitious play that can be difficult to stage due to its scale. Tonally, it shifts between comedy and tragedy. (But never both at the same time.) The director must also figure out how to work in Shakespeare, clowning, supernatural elements, a play within a play and
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Apr 162 min read


Theatre on Chester: The Peach Season - Review by Jordan Anderson
I’m such a fan of Theatre on Chester; they have such a beautiful sense of community. Browsing through their program, it’s easy to see...
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Aug 1, 20233 min read


The Theatre on Chester: Blithe Spirit - Review by Joshua Straw
You know that thing all people experience when your long-dead ex makes a sudden comeback in order to complicate things with your current...
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Apr 15, 20235 min read


Theatre on Chester: Proof - Review by Jordan Anderson
Director Amy Lawler has led an impressive cast of four talented actors in David Auburn’s ‘Proof’ the 2001 Tony award winning play. This...
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Aug 1, 20223 min read
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