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As I've said, Alec Newman (Barnabas '04) does a lot of English Theater, and he's at it again. This one may not be one of his best, but for what it's worth, here are two reviews of his latest play:
Alligators, theatre review: Tale of reputations at risk is hard to get excited about
This play about a teacher accused of wrongdoing too often gets bogged down in its own verbosity, writes Fiona Mountford (http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/theatre/alligators-theatre-review-tale-of-reputations-at-risk-is-hard-to-get-excited-about-a3575171.html)
Theatre review: Alligators at Hampstead Theatre, NW3
This limp thriller about a teacher facing sexual abuse allegations is weighed down by a leaden script and laboured metaphors (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/theatre-review-alligators-at-hampstead-theatre-nw3-x2xdtnlwc)
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Reviews that are more favorable:
Alligators review – a teacher's reputation is ruined in chilling downward spiral
In Andrew Keatley’s powerful play, a life is destroyed by a pupil’s allegation of sexual assault, and shameful secrets are exposed (https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/jun/30/alligators-hampstead-theatre-london-review-andrew-keatley)
Review of Alligators at Hampstead Theatre (https://www.londontheatre1.com/news/175438/review-alligators-hampstead-theatre/)
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The best review for Newman:
Review: Alligators at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs (http://camdennewjournal.com/article/review-alligators-at-hampstead-theatre-downstairs)
Plus there's a different photo from the other reviews...