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Kate & Koji revels in outdated prejudice
The makers of Outnumbered have created a distasteful comedy about a cafe owner and an asylum seeker, that even the talent of Brenda Blethyn and Jimmy Akingbola can't save.
Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 18th March 2020Interview: Meera Syal
Meera Syal on why laughter is the best cure for prejudice.
Stevie Gallacher, The Sunday Post, 16th March 2020'Rejection happens to everyone'
The toll that rejection takes on mental wellbeing was put under the microscope at the first in a series of events designed to discuss sensitive issues in a safe space. Presenter Ben Shephard and writer/actress Meera Syal were among panellists at last night's inaugural Cheer Up, Love! event, launched by freelance series producer Meriel Beale.
Joanna Tilley, Broadcast, 4th March 2020Meera Syal in Noises Off West End transfer
Michael Frayn's hit Noises Off will transfer from the Lyric Hammersmith to the West End.
Directed by Jeremy Herrin, the new revival of Frayn's metatheatrical comedy will star Meera Syal, Lloyd Owen, Daniel Rigby and Simon Rouse, with further West End casting to be announced.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 24th July 2019Comedy stars to take part in Whodunnit spoof play
A number of comedians are due to guest star in Whodunnit [Unrehearsed], a new murder mystery spoof coming to London's Park Theatre.
British Comedy Guide, 30th May 2019Meera Syal to star in Noises Off at Lyric Hammersmith
Syal will play Dotty Otley, and will be joined by Lloyd Owen and Daniel Rigby.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 9th May 2019Yesterday review
Danny Boyle, Richard Curtis and The Beatles make for a surprisingly infectious comedy.
Robbie Collin, The Telegraph, 5th May 2019Movie review - Yesterday (2019)
Although it might be difficult to judge the staying power of Yesterday, especially when viewing it through the prism of Curtis' biggest hits of 15 - 20 years ago, it is undeniably a fun ride.
Tori Brazier, Flickering Myth, 5th May 2019Yesterday review: Are Curtis and Boyle the dream team?
Have you seen Goodnight Sweetheart? Yesterday is basically a feature-length version of Gary's habit of claiming credit in the past for popular songs, solely focused on The Beatles.
Ian Sandwell, Digital Spy, 5th May 2019Yesterday review: a pleasant but flimsy romantic comedy
With a screenplay by Richard Curtis, Danny Boyle's far-fetched tale of plagiarism has nothing like the momentum of the director's best works.
Geoffrey MacNab, The Independent, 5th May 2019