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Dave Fargnoli

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Dave Fargnoli

About Dave Fargnoli

Dave is a playwright and critic. He was the winner of The Stage's Critic Search 2015

Recent Articles

Heart Wall review

Heart Wall review

Kit Withington’s downbeat family drama is lent charm and heart by its charismatic and committed cast
Party Season review

Party Season review

Wardrobe Ensemble returns with a typically heartfelt, high-energy exploration of the stresses of modern parenting
The Old Ladies review

The Old Ladies review

Gorgeously gloomy aesthetics and strong performances carry this underpowered story about the vulnerability and indignities of old age
Henry V review

Henry V review

Striking visuals and rich symbolic movement cannot bring clarity to this unfocused take on Shakespeare’s study of pride and patriotism
Vincent in Brixton review

Vincent in Brixton review

Atmospheric but underpowered revival of Nicholas Wright’s Olivier Award-winning drama about Van Gogh’s formative years
Summerfolk review

Summerfolk review

Memorable performances animate this sweeping but unfocused adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s satire set in the last days of the Russian Empire
R.O.I. (Return on Investment) review

R.O.I. (Return on Investment) review

Incisive, satisfyingly thorny study from Aaron Loeb of the dangers of runaway scientific advancements and extractive capitalism
The Holy Rosenbergs review

The Holy Rosenbergs review

Strong performances hold together this knotty, overstuffed drama about tensions within the Anglo-Jewish community
Broken Glass review

Broken Glass review

Powerful performances hold together this discomforting revival of Arthur Miller’s tricky drama of identity, antisemitism and sexual frustration
Ukraine Unbroken review

Ukraine Unbroken review

Sobering facts and intriguing moral dilemmas crackle in this collection of short plays about the war in Ukraine
Easy Virtue review

Easy Virtue review

Stylish design and witty repartee carry this underpowered revival of one of Noël Coward’s earliest plays
The Battle review

The Battle review

Strong visuals and spiky banter lift John Niven’s ponderous true story of the clash between Britpop stars Blur and Oasis in 1995
Deep Azure review

Deep Azure review

Chadwick Boseman’s vivid verse drama inventively tackles themes of police brutality, racism and resilience
After Miss Julie review

After Miss Julie review

Engaging, deliberately paced take on the classic study of class conflict and cruelty
I’m Sorry, Prime Minister review

I’m Sorry, Prime Minister review

Jonathan Lynn’s final instalment of the comedies is a witty, wistful and still-relevant satire
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