Romeo Coates “Between you and me …”

DESPITE OPPOSITION expressed in some quarters, surely the idea for “black-only” audience nights at the Noël Coward Theatre deserved to be applauded? If we’re to truly embrace the spirit of vibrant diversity in 2024, being fleeced by exorbitant West End ticket prices must no longer be the largely exclusive privilege of the white middle-classes. WHILE THE EAGERLY-offended are quick to seize on supposedly disparaging remarks made about scary Sunderland folk by RADA’s inspirational new vice president Cynthia Erivo, one cannot help thinking there’s been a crossing of wires. After being shown said footage, it seemed clear enough to me that Ms Erivo was merely pointing out she prefers northern cities to “feel like London”. Perfectly reasonable! FOR THE SAKE OF TRANSPARENCY — and after repeated goading from certain rivals —…

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The Critic (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2024

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