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The Pirates of Penzance. Book and Lyrics by W.S. Gilbert. Music by Arthur Sullivan. Wilton's Music Hall, London until 23 Nov & Theatre Royal Bath 2 - 7 Dec, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: William Russell.
“Scintillating production.”
Photo credit: Mark Senior.
Dorian the musical. Book by Linnie Reedman. Music & Lyrics by Joe Evans. Southwark Playhouse, the Large, 77 Newington Causeway, London until 10 August 2024, 3✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
“Absolutely bonkers but a great gay night out.”
Photo Credit: Danny Kaan.
The Trumpeter by Inna Goncharova. The Finborough Theatre. 118 Finborough Road, London until 03 August 2024, 3✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
“Surviving in Mariupol.”
Photo Credit: Davor Tavorlaza @ The Ocular Creative.
Marie Curie, Book & Lyrics by Seeun Choun. Music by Jongyoon Choi. Charing Cross Theatre, Villiers Street, London WEC2 to 28 July 2024. 2✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A musical to boggle the mind.”
Photo Credit: Pamela Raith.
Foam by Harry McDonald. The Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 to13 April 2024. 3✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Powerful, disturbing, violent and not for the faint hearted.”
Photo Credit: Craig Fuller.
Faith Healer by Brian Friel. The Lyric Theatre, King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 to 13 April 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A spell binding revival of a very fine play.”
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner.
London Zoo by Farine Clarke. Southwark Playhouse, the Little, 77 Newington Causeway, London to 30 March 2024. 2✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A drama about the slow death of newspapers – the problem is the play is dead.”
Photo Credit: Linda Crisafulli.
Casserole by James Alexandrou, Kate Kelly-Flood & Dominic Morgan. The Arcola, Studio 2, 24 Ashwin Street, Dalston, London E8 to 30 March 2024. 3✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Impressive performances in a play about marital troubles and bereavement”
Photo Credit: Kit Mackenzie
The Lonely Londoners by Roy Williams based on the novel by Sam Selvon. Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1Y to 6 April 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A powerful finely acted but hard to follow at times play about the Windrush Generation.”
Photo Credit: Alex Brenner.
Stitches by Jonathan Blakeley. The Hope Theatre, 207 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 to 07 March 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A lifelong friendship memorably told by a Teddy Bear.”
Photo Credit: Zak Fenning.
Marry Me A Little. Songs by Stephen Sondheim. Conceived by Craig Lucas & Norman Rene. The Stage Door Theatre, 150 Drury Lane, London WC2b to 13 April 2024. 5✩✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“An enchanting evening beautifully sung”
Photo Credit: Peter Davies.
The Sobcentre by Benedict Crosby, written by Guy Woods. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 02 March 2024. 3✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
"A well acted and intriguing play about inmates of a clinic for sad people.”
Photo Credit: Jessy Winchester
Standing at the Sky’s Edge. Book by Chris Bush, Music & Lyrics by Richard Hawley. The Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B booking to 31 April 2024. 5*****: William Russell.
“One of the best musicals in years.”
Photo credit: Brinkhoff-Moegenburg
The Human Body by Lucy Kirkwood. The Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, London WC2H to 13 April 2024. 3✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Keely Hawes magnificent in an overlong, overstuffed play set during the creation of the National Health Service.”
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner.
JAB by James McDermott. The Finborough Theatre,118 Finborough Road, London SW10 to 16 March. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A finely written account of a marriage falling apart under the strains of lockdown brilliantly acted.”
Photo Credit: Steve Gregson
Cowboys and Lesbians by Billie Esplen. Park 90, Clifton Terrace, London N4 to 09 March 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Funny, perceptive account of queer love at home - and on the range.”
Photo credit: Ella Pavlides.
Out of Season by Neil D’Souza. Hampstead Theatre Downstairs , Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London to 23 March 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A sparkling comedy with bite about the dangers of a weekend reunion twenty years on.”
Photo Credit: The Other Richard
Wish You Weren’t Here by Katie Radford. Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1D to 2 March 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Touching, funny and ultimately uplifting encounter between mother and child.”
Photo Credit: Chris Saunders.
The Circle by Somerset Maugham. Richmond Theatre, the Green, Richmond TW9 1QJ to 25 February 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A fine revival of a sparkling comedy”
Photo Credit: Ellie Kurttz
Double Feature by John Logan. Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London NW3 to 16 March 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A fascinating look at the way actors and directors clash and exploit their power.”
Photo Credit: Manuel Harlan.