Reviews Archive
To Kill A Mocking Bird by Aaron Sorkin based on the novel by Harper Lee. Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1. 4****. Booking to 19 November 2022. William Russell
A cracking courtroom drama led by Timothy Spall
Diary of a Somebody by John Lahr. Seven Dials Playhouse, London WC2 to 30 April 2022. 3***. William Russell.
Kemp and Osmond excel as Orton and Halliwell. Limp play.
Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris. Park Theatre 200, Clifton Terrace, London N1 to 23 April 2022. 4**** William Russell
Fresh, funny, thought provoking revival
Straight Line Crazy by David Hare. The Bridge Theatre, Potters Field Park, London SE1. 5***** to 18 June 2022.. William Russell..
Fiennes on top form as is David Hare.
The Marriage of Alice B Toklas by Gertrude Stein by Edward Einhorn. Jermyn Street Theatre, 16B Jermyn Street, London SW1 to 16 April 2022. 5*****.William Russell.
Dazzling theatre of the absurd
Bacon by Sophie Swithinbank. The Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 to 2 April 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Quite simply unmissable.
Mohand & Peter. Southwark Playhouse, the Little, 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1 to 2 April 2022. 4****. William Russell
Pure performance theatre to enjoy.
Ghosts of the Titanic by Ron Hutchinson. Park 90, Clifton Terrace, London N4 to 2 April 2022. 3***. William Russell
Chilling conspiracy theory tale.
Howerd's End by Mark Farrelly. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 12 March 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Touching, funny and rewarding
Legacy - Maria Friedman and Friends. The Menier Chocolate Factory, 53 Southwark Street, London SE1 to 19 April 2022. 5*****. William Russell
A diva in her prime delights - with friends.
Khojaly created by Nick Awde. The Union Theatre, 229 Union Street, London SE1 to 5 February 2022. 4****. William Russell
Testimonies painful to listen to.
Henry V by William Shakespeare. The Donmar, Earlham Street, London to 9 April 2022. 3***. William Russell
A country ravaged by war and a man determined to achieve his ends.
The Woods by David Mamet. Southwark Playhouse, 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1 to 26 March 2022. 4****. William Russell
A disastrous weekend in the country - impressive performances dated play.
Proud by Bren Gosling. The King's Head Theatre, Upper Street, Islington, London to 12 March 2022. 3***. William Russell.
Gay man coming to terms with life
Richard 11 by William Shakespeare. The Brockley Jack Studio, Brockley Road, London SE4 to 5 March 2022. 3***. William Russell
The toppling of a king.
The Collaboration by Anthony McCarten. The Young Vic, The Cut, London to 2 April 2022. 5*****. William Russell
Magnificent performances, spellbinding play
THE GOD OF CARNAGE by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, OSO Arts Centre London, 23 February 2022 until 26 February 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Well staged and performed version of this blistering comedy.
Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen - English National Opera, The Coliseum, London WC2. 4**** Clare Colvin
Comedy and tragedy mingle in Janácêk’s touching tale of the cycle of life
The Shroud by Bernard Field. The Playground Theatre, Latimer Road, London W10 to 5 March 2022. 3***. William Russell.
Compelling, unnerving drama.
Steve by Mark Gerrard. Seven Dials Playhouse, Tower Street, London WC1 to 19 March 2022. 2**. William Russell
Too many Stevens not enough Stephen.