Reviews Archive
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. St Martin's Theatre, St Martin's Lane, London is re-opening. In the event it did not do so.
Surely the most famous who dunnit in the world is coming back
Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov - A chance to see this fine production starring Toby Jones in the cinema.
A diary date
Marvellous Party - a celebration of Noel Coward's centenary in aid of theatre charities here and in the US. On line free. 5*****
A Master class to delight all who love the theatre.
Rose by Martin Sherman - Hope Mill Theatre production on line 10 to 12 September 2020. 4****. William Russell.
Maureen Lipman on top form and all for good causes.
London Calling by Rohan Candappa. Lockdown Theatre Co on You Tube. 4****. William Russell
Three Kings by Stephen Beresford. The Old Vic - streamed on Zoom. 3-5 September 2020. 4****. William Russell
The Old Vic comes back to life
Death of a Hunter by Rolf Hochhuth. The Finborough on line from 7 September to 7 October2020 4****. William Russell.
Hemingway's final hours.
Nottingham Playhouse Unlocked Festival. 21 October to 7 November 2020. William Russell.
A new James Graham play gets its premier.
Beat the Devil by David Hare. The Bridge Theatre, Potters Field, London SE1 2SG selected dates until 31 October 2020. 4****. William Russell.
A diatribe for today as live theatre returns.
Showstoppers - The (Socially Distanced) Improvised Musical - 4 **** - on line 7.30pm 28 August 2020 and for 48 hours thereafter. William Russell
The show goes on
Popcorn Writing Award 2020 - some 5***** treats available on You Tube. William Russell
Imrie and Clarke in an award winning play.
Godspell - the 50th anniversary concert. Streaming 28 & 20 August 2020. 4****. William Russell
Godspell - concert version casts a spell.
Jury by Martin Murphy. Park Theatre You Tube to 2 September 2020. 4****. William Russell
11 good folk and true try to decide
Southwark Playhouse to re-open in October - William Russell
Krapps last Tape and The Old Tune - Digital Theatre. The Trevor Nunn Productions at Jermyn Street.
Theatrical gold on line
Fanny and Stella. Book and Lyrics Glenn Chandler, Music Charles Miller. The Garden Theatre, The Eagle, Kennington Lane, London SE11 to 28 August. 90 mins. 4****. William Russelll
Live on stage once again - Fanny and Stella exploit their assets.
Watching Rosie by Louise Coulthard. Original Theatre Company on line. 4****. William Russell
Alice sets up Rosie with a date.
Jekyll and Hyde Drew McOnie, inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson: Old Vic on line until 12th August 2020: 3***. Mark Courtice
Dance shocker is gruesome fun - but not subtle
15 Heroines - Jermyn Street launches digital theatre - William Russell
Jermyn Street plans ahead - dates for your diary.
Dadderrs The Lockdown Telly Show: by Frauke Requardt & Daniel Oliver: The Place on line until 21st August 2020 *** Mark Courtice
11short episodes, meandering, but moreish.