Reviews Archive
The Lesson by Eugene Ionesco. Southwark Playhouse, the Little. 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1. To 23 July 2022. 4****. William Russell.
A spell binding journey into a world where things go horribly wrong.
Moment of Grace by Bren Gosling. The Hope Theatre, 207 Upper Street, Islington, London to 16 July 2022. 4****. William Russell.
A moving account of the day 35 years ago Diana came to visit.
The Fellowship by Roy Williams. Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, London NW5 to 23 July 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Sprawling but enthralling saga about the post Windrush generation.
Mad House by Theresa Rebeck. The Ambassadors Theatre. Tower Court, London WC2 to 4 September 2022. 2**. William Russell.
A leave at the interval play if ever there was.
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World by Kate Pankhurst adapted by Chris Bush. Theatre Royal, Stratford East, London to 17 July 2022. 4****. William Russell
Bursting with energy a ladies night to treasure with lessons to learn - for men.
That Is Not Who I Am by Dave Davidson. The Royal Court Jerwood Downstairs, Sloane Square, London SW1 to 16 July 2022. 4****. William Russell. . 4****. William Russell.
A journey into the dark side of society to make you worry about the world we live in.
Ten Days in a Madhouse by Nelly Bly adapted by Douglas Baker. The Brockley Jack Studio theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 2 July 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Stunning performance, amazing effects.
The Excursions of Mr Brouček by Leoš Janáček 4**** Grange Park Opera, Horsley, Surrey. Clare Colvin
Surrealism and satire mingle in rare Janáček comedy
Seven and a Half Years by Mark Glentworth. The Brockley Jack Studio theatre,410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 11 June 2022. 4****. William Russell.
A moving account of recovering from mental illness.
Tony! The Tony Blair Rock Opera by Harry Hill & Steve Brown. Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, London N4 to 9 July 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Laughs galore but flogging a dead horse.
Orfeo by Claudio Monteverdi Libretto by Alessandro Striggio 4**** Garsington Opera, Wormsley estate, Stokenchurch. Clare Colvin
A universal tale of love and loss
Cancelling Socrates by Howard Brenton. Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1 to 2 July 2022. 4****. William Russell
Brenton on form in this tale of the downfall of Socrates.
Starcrossed by Rachel Garnet. Wilton's Music Hall, Grace Alley, London E1 to 25 June 2022. 5*****. William Russell.
Splendidly acted tale of two ill fated lovers in Verona but not who you think they are going to be.
Britannicus by Jean Racine translated and adpated by Timberlake Wertenbaker. The Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith to 25 Hune 2022. 3***. William Russell.
A fine adaptation of Racine's play by Timberlake Wertenbaker.
The Wreckers by Ethel Smyth 4****Glyndebourne Opera Festival, Lewes, East Sussex. Clare Colvin
Stormy weather in dark tale of tragic love triangle
Soho Boy music and lyrics by Paul Emelion Daly. Drayton Arms Theatre, 153 Old Brompton Road, London to 4 June 2022 & then to the Edinburgh Fringe. 3***. William Russell
The perils of Spencer.
My Fair Lady by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe 4**** The Coliseum, St Martin's Lane, London WC2 to 27 August 2022. Clare Colvin
A star is born in new generation of My Fair Lady
Bliss by Fraser Grace. The Finborough theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 to 11 June 2022. 3***. William Russell.
Unrelentingly grim and topical tale of the aftermath of civil war.
Flightpath by James Burke. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE 4 to 28 May 2022. 3***. William Russell.
A flight of fancy to enjoy.
Grease - Book, Music & Lyrics by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey. The Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, London to 29 October 2022. 4**** choreography.2** show. William Russell.
Great dance routines but otherwise turgid resurrection of the granddaddy of the high school musicals.