Reviews Archive
The Beekeeper of Aleppo, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
Beautifully realised production of a pertinent story.
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory - The Musical, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Cormac Richards 2**
Ill-judged, charmless and disappointing production
Around The World in 80 Days adapted by Juliet Forster, Exeter Northcott Theatre and touring, 2**, Cormac Richards
Interesting concept but fails on two important levels
Wodehouse in Wonderland by William Humble, Exeter Northcott Theatre until 25 February 2023 and tour until 29 April 2023, 4****, Cormac Richards
A hamper of delights
Strictly Ballroom, Theatre Royal Plymouth until 4 February and Touring, Cormac Richards, 3***
Far better without the songs!
The Ocean at the End of Lane, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Cormac Richards, 5*****
Astonishing!
The Dissent, Theatre Royal Plymouth - The Lab, 2**, Cormac Richards
Interesting concept which isn't executed as successfully as it could have been.
Sister Act, Theatre Royal Plymouth to 10 December 2022 and then on tour. 3***. Cormac Richards
Fun show packed with unmemorable songs
Alcina by George Frideric Handel Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2 4**** Clare Colvin
Pantomime of earthly delights in Handel’s late baroque extravaganza
Superstition Mountain by Carl Grose, The Drum Theatre - Theatre Royal Plymouth until 5 November 2022, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Extraordinary story-telling; wonderfully performed
COPPÉLIA, Theatre Royal Plymouth until 8 October and Tour, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Wonderfully vibrant and joyful version of a classic.
Theatre Royal Plymouth at 40 - A Personal View by Cormac Richards
Celebrating the best of Theatre Royal Plymouth
Beautiful, Theatre Royal Plymouth until 24 September 2022 and tour until November 2022, 3***, Cormac Richards
Musically accomplished but unengaging show
The Government Inspector by Jodie Prenger & Neil Hurst, Music by Cat Gisby & Maxwell Tyler until 17 September 2022, 2**, Cormac Richards
New adaptation of Gogol's play misses the targets.
The Ghost Train by Arnold Ridley, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth until 10 September 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
The Ghost Train remains a classic in this super production
How The Other Half Loves by Alan Ayckbourn, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth until 3 September 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Excellent production of this clever early Ayckbourn
Breaking The Code by Hugh Whitemore, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth until 27 August 2022, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Stunning production of a modern classic.
Singin' in the Rain, Theatre Royal Plymouth until 20 August 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Hugely fun stage version of the wonderful film musical
Dreamgirls by Tom Eyen & Henry Krieger, Theatre Royal Plymouth until 30 July 2022 & tour until February 2023, 3***, Cormac Richards,
Decent enough musical, but with a number of shortcomings.
Jane Austen's Emma adapted by Tim Luscombe, Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth until 30 July 2022, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Beautiful production of classic story.