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Reviews
Euridice by Sarah Ruhl. Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London until 08 November 2024, 2✩✩. Review: William Russell.
“Ruhl has an off day.”
Photo Credit : Alex Brenner.
The Whistling by Rachel Wagstaff & Duncan Abel, based on the novel by Rebecca Netley. The Mill at Sonning, Reading to 16 November 2024, 3✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
“Thrills, chills and ghosts.”
Photo Credit: Pamela Raith.
One Small Step byTakuya Kalo. Charing Cross Theatre, Villiers Street, London until 09 October 2024, 1✩. Review: William Russell.
“One small mis-step!”
Photo Credit: Mark Senior.
Look Back in Anger by John Osborne. The Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street, London until 23 November 2024, 3✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
“Look Back with reservations.”
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner.
Giant by Mark Rosenblatt. Jerwood Downstairs, Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London until 16 November 2024, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
“Lithgow dominates the evening, all elegant charm…”
Photo credit – Manuel Harlan.
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 Queer Motherhood Project by Hannah Phillips Midland Arts Centre (MAC), Cannon Hill Park, B12 9QH, 3✩✩✩. Review: Joanna Jarvis.
“This powerful show gives validation to the experience of queer mothers.”
Photo credit: Nevaeh Graver and Rachel Jones.
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.
Alive and Gigging: Roger McGough Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 6 Centenary Square, B1 2EP, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: Joanna Jarvis.
'Words and wit, with humour and heart.'
Photo credit: Allan Melia.
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.
The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 6 Centenary Square, B1 2EP, 4✩✩✩✩. Review: Joanna Jarvis.
"A delightful and funny rendering of Mozart’s final opera."
Photo credit: Lucy J. Toms.
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.
The Little Death by Mina Orak & Justin Atkins. King's Head Theatre, 115 Upper Street, London until 31 August 2025, 3✩✩✩. Review: William Russell.
“An evening like no other.”
Photo credit: Justin Atkins & Steven Restagno.
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.