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posted on
May 21st, 2012
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West End Whingers
based in
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Review – What the Butler Saw, Vaudeville Theatre

Was it a cigar or a phallus?

Edna Welthorpe (Mrs) would not have enjoyed the post-show discussion following the Whingers’ visit to the read more about "Review – What the Butler..."

posted on
May 15th, 2012
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West End Whingers
based in
London

Review – Detroit, National Theatre

Suburbia. Two neighbouring gardens: one smart (so we’re told), one tatty and unkempt. Patio doors that won’t slide properly and garden furniture and half-laid decking that are going to ...

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posted on
May 14th, 2012
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West End Whingers
based in
London

Review – Black T-shirt Collection, National Theatre

Not wishing to be pilloried yet again for being culturally insensitive, the Whingers c ...

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posted on
May 13th, 2012
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West End Whingers
based in
London

Review – I Dreamed a Dream

The “fairy tale” (a phrase uttered about 20 times) story of the very public transformation of a slightly odd, socially awkward, middle aged Scottish virgin to global singing sensation i ...

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posted on
May 9th, 2012
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West End Whingers
based in
London

Review – Long Day’s Journey into Night, Apollo Theatre

“I don’t feel so bad about my drinking now,” chirped Andrew as he breezed out of the Apollo Theatre after read more about "Review – Long Day’s Journey..."