Reviews Archive Part 2
Bananaman, 4****, London
London.
BANANAMAN
-the musical.
Book, music and lyrics by Leon Parris.
4****
Southwark Playhouse, the Large, 74-85 Newington Butts, London SE1 6BD to 20 January 2018.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat, Sun & Tues 3pm.
Runs 2hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7407 0234.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: William Russell 4 January.
A comic marvel
Barnum, 4****, London
London.
BARNUM
Music by Cy Colman, lyrics by Michael Stewart, book by Mark Bramble.
4****
The Menier Chocolate Factory 53 Southwark Street, London SE1 1RU to 3 March 2018.
Tues-Sat 8pm.Mat Sat & Sun 3.30pm.
Runs 2hr 15 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7378 1773
www.menierchocolatefactory.com
Review: William Russell 6 December.
A razzle, dazzle of a show with boundless energy
Privates on Parade, 4****, London
London.
PRIVATES ON PARADE
by Peter Nicholls
with music by Denis King.
4****
The Union Theatre, Old Union Arches, Union Street, Southwark SE1 0LR to 17 December 2017.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 2.30pm
Runs 2hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7261 9876
www.uniontheatre.biz
Review: William Russell 25 November
The Little Prince, 4****, London
London
THE LITTLE PRINCE
by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
translated by Ros & Chloe Schwartz
4****
The Playground Theatre, 8 Latimer Industrial Estate, Latimer Road, London W10 6RQ to 7 January 2018.
Tues – Sat 7pm. Mat Sat & Sun 3pm. Extra mats Jan 1 & 2 3pm.
Runs 1 hr 45 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 8960 0110
www.facebook.com/theplaygroundtheatre
Review: William Russell 18 December.
An enchanting show for the young and old
Daisy Pulls it Off, 4****, London
London
DAISY PULLS IT OFF
by Denise Deegan.
4****
Park Theatre 2000, Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP to 13 January 2018.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Runs 2.hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS; 020 7870 6876
www.parktheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 8 December.
Jolly hockey sticks, spiffing fun and midnight feasts
A Christmas Carol, 4****, London
London
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, in a new adaptation by Jack ThorneStars:
4****
The Old Vic (short walk from all Waterloo stations) until January 20th
https://www.oldvictheatre.com/whats-on/2017/a-christmas-carol
Running Time 2 hours including one interval
Review: Veronica Stein. December 5th, 2017
Run (do not walk) to this new celebration of change, kindness, and of course, Christmas.
The Melting Pot, 4****, London
London.
THE MELTING POT
by Israel Zangwill
4****
The Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 9ED to 19 December 2017.
Sun & Mon 7.30pm Mat Tues 2pm.
Runs 2hr 15 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652.
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 5 December.
A new life in a new world
Bad Road, 3***, London
London.
BAD ROADS
By Natal’ya Vorozhblt
Translated by Sasha Dugdale.
3***
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS to 23 December 2017.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Runs 1hr 40 mins No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7565 5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.com
Review: William Russell 22 November.
Harrowing tales of a forgotten war
Dear Brutus, 4****, London
London.
DEAR BRUTUS
By J. M. Barrie
4****K/b>
Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD to 30 December.
Mon-Sat 8pm. Mat Tues & Sat 3.30pm.
Runs 1hr 59 mins No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7407 0234.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: William Russell 7 December.
If you go down to the woods a huge surprise awaits
Once Upon a Time, 4****, London
London
Once Upon a Snowflake, devised by Paper Balloon
4****
Chelsea Theatre, until 22nd December
The nearest underground stations are Sloane Square and Earl's Court. The nearest rail station is Imperial Warf.
http://www.chelseatheatre.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-show-upon-snowflake/
Approx. 50 Minutes
£12 / £10 Conc. / £9 Under 12’s
Review: Veronica Stein, 12 December, 2017.
A beautiful experience for all ages: visually vivid and utterly imaginative.
Top Hat, 4****, London
London.
TOP HAT
Music & lyrics by Irving Berlin.
Book by Matthew White & Howard Jacques
Based on the RKO Motion Picture.
4****
Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, London N6 4BD to 28 January 2018.
Tues – Sat 7.30pm Mat 27, 28, 29 & 30 Dec 3pm 31 Dec 4pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 8340 3488
Www, upstairsatthegatehouse.com
Tap those winter blues away in style
THE HOUNDS OF THE BASKERVILLES, 4****, London
London
THE HOUNDS OF THE BASKERVILLES
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Adapted by Steven Canny & John Nicholson.
4****
Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6ST to 13 January 2017.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm but not Mon 18 Dec. Mat 3pm on 16, 17, 19 & 20 Dec and 11 & 13 Jan.
Runs 2 hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7287 2875
www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 13 December.
A Christmas cracker of a show.
THE WOMAN IN WHITE, 5*****, London
London
THE WOMAN IN WHITE
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by David Zippel book by Charlotte Jones.
Based on the novel by Wilkie Collins
5****
Charing Cross Theatre, The Arches, Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NL to 10 February 2018.
Mon – Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed 2.30pm Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 08444 930650.
www.CharingCrossTheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 4 December.
A glittering revival beautifully directed and performed.
FCuK'D, 4****, London
London
FCUK’D
By Niall Ransome
4****
The Bunker, 53 a Southwark Street, London SE1 1RU to 30 December 2017.
Mon-Sat 7pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 1 hr No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7403 1139
www.bunkertheatre.com
Review: William Russell 20 December
A bleak tale for Christmas
GOATS 3*** London
London
GOATS
by Liwaa Yazji.
Translated by Katherine Halls.
3***
The Royal Court theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS to 30 December 2017.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm/
Runs 2hr 35 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7565 5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.com
Review: William Russell 30 November
Life on the home front in Assad’s Syria
Into The Numbers, 4****, London
London.
INTO THE NUMBERS
by Christopher Chen.
4****
The Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 9ED to 27 January 2018.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 90 mins No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652.
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 5 January.
A woman in the throes
Curtain Call, 3***, London
London
Curtain Call by Simon Bradbury
3***
White Bear Theatre, short walk from Kennington tube station
To December 16th
https://www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk/curtain-call
Runs 2h, one 15 minute interval
Review Info: Veronica Stein, December 2nd, 2017.
Simon Shenton is a classical actor- but will everything else that he is lead to his downfall?
Everybody's Talking About Jamie, London
London
EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
Music by Dan Gilespie Sells book & lyrics by Tom Macrae.
From an idea by Jonathan Butterell.
3***
The Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2 1 booking to
Mon
- Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 45 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 0330 333 4809.
www.nimaxtheatres.com
Review: William Russell 27 November.
Little boy grows up in the most delightful way
King Tut, 3***, London
London
KING TUT – A pyramid panto.
Story devised by John Savournin & David Eaton.
Original lyrics and arrangements by David Eaton.
3***
The King’s Head Theatre, 115 Upper Street Islington, London N1 1QN to 6 January 2018.
Mon-Sat 7pm Children’s matinees 2,3,9 & 31 Dec 2pm.
Check with theatre for dates of adult performances. The role of Lord Conniving is played on alternate dates by John Savournin and Matthew Kellett.
Runs 2hr 30mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 72264443.
www.kingsheadtheatre.com
Review: William Russell 28 November.
Titters and tuts galore
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, 4****, London
London
THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE
By Joan Aiken
Adapted by Russ Tunney.
4****
The Brockley Jack Studio, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 2DH to 6 January 2018.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 0333 666 3366
www.brockleyjack.co.uk
Review: William Russell 14 December.
Gorgeous Gothic goings on