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The week in theatre: Alterations; A Knock on the Roof review – material worlds

A black British tailor dreams big in Michael Abbensetts’ 70s comedy, made new by director Lynette Linton and designer Frankie Bradshaw. Plus, a one-woman show about relentless fear in Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025

Alterations review – tailoring comedy remade to measure at the National Theatre

In Michael Abbensetts’ play, elegantly directed by Lynette Linton, characters work, dream, horse around and question the nature of home

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025

Alterations at the National Theatre review: 'a finely tailored play'

4/5 This rediscovered gem from the Black Plays Archive comes alive from the very start

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025