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Rebecca based on the novel by Daphne DuMaurier. Book and Lyrics by Michael Kunze. Charing Cross Theatre, The Arches, Villiers St, London WC2 to 18 November, 2023. 2**: William Russell.
‘Better take the road to Mandalay than to Manderley – a truly dreadful musical.’
Photo Credit: Mark Senior.
Police Cops, Book & Lyrics by Zachary Hunt, Nathan Parkinson & Tom Roe. Southwark Playhouse, the Large – 77 Newington Causeway, London SE 1 to 14 October, 2023. 5*****: William Russell.
‘Lewd, loud and fun – a great night out.’
Photo Credit: Pamela Raith
Infamous by April De Angelis. Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London to September 2023. 3***: William Russell
‘The Quentins shine in the sad story of Lady Hamilton.’
Photo Credit: Steve Gregson
The Lady with A Dog adapted from the story by Anton Chekhov by Mark Geisser. Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, London N6 to 8th October 2023. 3***: William Russell
‘Decent performances but Chekhov should sue.’
Photo Credit: Flavia Fraser Canon
Birthright by T. C. Murray. The Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 to 30th September 2023. 4****: William Russell
‘A powerful drama of fraternal rivalry splendidly directed and played.’
Photo Credit: Craig Fuller
Colder Than Here by Laura Wade. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 24th September 2023. 3***: William Russell
‘Moving play about facing up to dying.’
Photo Credit: Tom Godber
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 2nd September 2023. 4****: William Russell.
‘A dream production of the Dream.’
Photo Credit: Bear in the Air
A Mirror by Sam Holcroft. The Almedia, Almeida Street, London, until 23rd September 2023. 3***: William Russell.
‘Jonny Lee Miller memorable in a powerful piece about censorship, weddings and lies.’
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner
Candy by Tim Fraser. Park 90, 13 Clifton Terrace, London N4 to 9th September 2023. 2**: William Russell.
‘ In spite of an intriguing idea Candy proves less than enthralling.’
Photo Credit: Ali Wright.
Eve: All About Her by Keith Ramsay. Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1D to 26th August 2023. 4****: William Russell.
‘Ramsay tells more than you knew about Harrington in a terrific cabaret turn.’
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner
Next to Normal. Music by Tom Kitt. Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey. The Donmar, 41 Earlham Streeet, London WC2H to 07 October, 2023. 4****: William Russell.
‘An ordinary day, an ordinary family but an extraordinary musical.’
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner
BBC Prom 49: Robert Schumann Das Paradies und die Peri, 22 August, 2023; Royal Albert Hall. 5*****: Clare Colvin
‘Outpouring of song exerts its romance in Schumann’s oriental fairy tale.’
Photo Credit: Mark Allan
Death Note the Musical in Concert. The London Palladium 21 August, 2023 and then the Lyric, Shaftesbury Avenue for three more performances. 5*****: William Russell.
‘Absolutely enthralling, packed with rousing arias which are belted out!’
Photo Credit: Mark Senior
Dumbledore is so Gay by Robert Holtom. Southwark Playhouse, the Little 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1 to 23rd September 2023. 5*****: William Russell.
‘Heart warming, hilarious and life affirming.’
Photo Credit: David Johnson
The Arc – a trilogy of new Jewish plays. Soho Theatre, 1 Dean Street, London W!D to 26th August 2024. 4****: William Russell.
‘Funny, full of insights into the human condition, splendidly performed.’
Photo Credit: Danny With a Camera
Express G & S written by John Savournin with lyrics by David Eaton. Charles Court Opera, Wilton’s Music Hall, 1 Grace Alley, London E1 to 18th August 2023. 5*****: William Russell.
All too short – a soufflé of surprises, murder and Gilbert & Sullivan.
BBC Prom 41: György Ligeti Lontano; Ludwig van Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major; Dmitry Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 in E minor. 4****: Clare Colvin
‘A pivotal moment of 1953 was linking up with the uncertain world of today.’
Photo Credit: BBC and Andy Paradise
Itch by Jonathan Dove and Alasdair Middleton based on the Itch novels by Simon Mayo; Opera Holland Park, London W8. 4****: Clare Colvin
An enjoyable combining of opera and science.
Photo Credit: Craig Fuller
Sasha Regan’s All-Male “The Mikado”: Wilton’s Music Hall Graces Alley, Shadwell London E1 8JB. 4****: Clare Colvin
All-Male Gilbert and Sullivan operetta scores in fun-filled evening.
Photo Credit: Mark Senior
Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi 3, Opera Holland Park, London W8. 3***: Clare Colvin
Classic revenge drama with an Oxford twist.
Photo: Craig Fuller