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...In a good film Demetrius Shipp Jr, a striking lookalike, might have been a perfect Tupac. As it is, he’s just a funky, cavorting, slimline six-pack, capering to a script that isn’t there....
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...The pick of the lovers are Jessica Leary’s Helena and Jon Stainsby’s Demetrius. Andrew McTaggart’s Bottom has the best-developed voice and the strongest stage presence....
...Bejun Mehta and Iride Martinez make a vivid King and Queen of the Fairies, while Kate Royal’s chaste Helena and Jared Holt’s virile Demetrius lead the lovers’ quartet....
...The first spark of theatrical life came from Andrew Slater’s honest, no-nonsense Bottom, and his ability to engage the audience was a crucial factor in turning the evening round....
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