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Reviews
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, adapted by Ken Ludwig, Theatre Royal Plymouth to 28 September 2024, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards.
“Very successful and satisfying.”
Photo Credit: Manuel Harlan.
The History Boys by Alan Bennett, Theatre Royal Plymouth until 21 September 2024, 3✩✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards.
"Disappointing."
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner.
Ben Hur by Patrick Barlow, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth until 21 September 2024, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards.
"It's bonkers, it's barmy, it's brilliant."
Photo Credit: Andrew Beckett.
Deathtrap by Ira Levin, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth until 14 September 2024, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards.
"A first-rate production of a thriller."
Photo Credit: Rhys Cannon.
While The Sun Shines by Terence Rattigan, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth until 7 September 2024, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards.
"An utter delight."
Photo Credit: James Prendergast.
Bitter Lemons by Lucy Hayes. Park 90, Park Theatre, 13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London until 12 September 2024, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
“Challenging play brilliantly performed.”
Photo Credit: Alex Brenner.
My Life as a Cowboy by Hugo Timbrell. Omnibus Theatre, 1 Clapham Common North Side, London until 08 September 2024, 3✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
“Charming and touching.”
Photo Credit: Henri T.
Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn, Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth until 31 August 2024, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards
"A reminder of just what a clever dramatist Ayckbourn is."
Photo Credit: Andrew Beckett
The Incredibly Scary Object by Joe Edgar. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 408 Brockley Road, London until 31 August 2024, 3✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
"Entertaining sci-fi story."
Photo Credit: Sosij Production.
Looking Good Dead by Peter James, Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth until 24 August 2024, 3✩✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards.
"shocks, twists and turns a plenty"
Photo Credit: Jason Marc-Williams.
Titanic The Inquiry by Chris Burgess & John Plews. Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, London until 18 August 2024, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
“A night to remember.”
Photo Credit: Ovation.
Pericles: William Shakespeare, RSC @ The Swan, Stratford Upon Avon. Runs until 21 September 2024, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: Roderick Dungate.
“An episodic fantasy with a satisfying sense of unity.”
Photo Credit: Johan Persson
Abigail’s Party by Mike Leigh, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth to 17 August 2024, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards.
"A fantastic piece of theatre."
Photo Credit: Andrew Beckett.
Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn. The Mill at Sonning, Reading until 21 September 2024, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
"Fifty years on and going strong."
Photo Credit: Andreas Lambis.
As You Like It by William Shakespeare, RSC at Holloway Garden Theatre until 01 September 2024, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: Roderick Dungate.
“A Sparkling Change.”
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner.
Slices of Life, The Stage Door Theatre, 150 Drury Lane, London, until 10 August 2024, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
“First rate double bill.”
Were You Anyone Before Dad’s Army? by Nicolas Ridley, Quay Arts, Newport, Isle of Wight, 4 August 2024, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards.
“A joyous production.”
Photo Credit: Andy Newbold.
The Box by Brian Coyle.The White Bear Theatre, 138 Kennington Park Road, London, until 03 August 2024, 3✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
“Tense, well performed drama.”
Photo Credit: Alex Walton.
God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth until 02 August 2024, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards.
“A wonderfully satisfying evening of high-class drama.”
Photo Credit: Ellie Chadwick
The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare. Poltimore House, Devon until 27 July 2024 and touring, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards.
“A delightful production.”
Photo Credit: Matt Austin