Reviews Archive
Rain and Zoe Save the World by Crystal Skillman. Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1 to 12 March 2022. 1*. William Russell.
A welter of platitudes
The Forest by Florian Zeller. Hampstead Theatre, Swiss Cottage, London NW1 to 12 March 2022. 3***. William Russell.
A fascinating, challenging account of a liar's life when the lies start to run out of control.
Running with Lions by Sian Carter. The Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith to 12 March 2022. 3***. William Russell
Powerful performances in fine first play.
The Night That Larry Kramer Kissed Me by John Drake. New Wimbledon Theatre Studio to 26 February 2022. . William Russell
Growing up in time of Aids
The House on Cold Hill by Shaun McKenna based on the book by Peter James. The Mill at Sonning to 26 March 2022. 2**. William Russell
Dinner to die for and a show.
An Evening Without Kate Bush by Sarah-Louise Young and Russell Lewis. Soho Theatre Downstairs, 21 Dean Street, London W1 to 26 February 2022. 4****. William Russell.
No Bush but bliss all the same.
Dirty Dancing - book by Eleanor Bergstein. The Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, London W1 to 16 April 2022. 3***. William Russell
You might have the time of your life.
Puccini’s La Bohème - English National Opera, The Coliseum, London WC2 . 3**** Clare Colvin
a worthwhile start to the new season
The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff - on tour from 8 February 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Murder most foul.
Purple Snowflakes and Titty Wanks by Sarah Hanly. Jerwood Upstairs, Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1 to 12 February 2022. 4****. William Russell
Funny, frank, eye popping.
The Finborough On Line to the end of February. William Russell.
A chance worth taking.
General Secretary. Soho Theatre, Dean Street, London. 1 February 2022. 4****. William Russell
Comedy gold
Jarman by Mark Farrelly. Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London SE10 - 31 January 2022 and on tour. 4****. William Russell.
An enthralling performance
Payne: The Stars Are Afire by Ross McGregor. The Brockley Jack Studio, Brockley Road, London SE 4. In repertory with Holst to 19 February 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Arrows & Traps on top form
The Glow by Alistair McDowall. The Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, Sloane Square, London SW1 to 5 March 2022. 4**** . William Russell.
Spellbinding and bonkers theatre.
Ava: The Secret Conversations by Elizabeth McGovern. The Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, London W6 to 16 April 2022. 3***. William Russell.
A star remembered.
Holst: The Music in The Spheres by Ross McGregor. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, Brockley Road, London SE 4 in repertory to 19 February 2022/ 4****. William Russell.
A mess but a marvellous one.
Freud's Last Session by Mark StGermain. The King's Head Theatre, Upper Street, Islington, London to 12 February 2022. 3***. William Russell.
Arguments about the existence of God
Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story. Book, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Dolginoff. Jermyn Street Theatre, London SW1 to 5 February 2022. 4**** .William Russell
Riveting performances in a tale of cold blooded murder.
The 4th Country by Kate Reid. Park Theatre Park 90, Finsbury Park 3***- to 5 February 2022. William Russell
No leprechauns or whiskey