Reviews Archive
2021: A Cornish Space Odyssey, The Drum - Plymouth to 10 August. 4****, Cormac Richards
A perceptive and thought provoking piece of theatre
Motown - The Musical, Plymouth to 17 August & on tour. 4****, Cormac Richards
A Full-on extravaganza of great music
Table Manners, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
Ayckbourn continues to entertain
Double Death, Manor Pavilion - Sidmouth, 2**, Cormac Richards
Few thrills from this rather turgid script
Present Laughter, Manor Pavilion Sidmouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
Stylish Coward at his best
Dangerous Corner, Manor Pavilion - Sidmouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
An exceptional production of the Priestley classic
Kinky Boots, Theatre Royal Plymouth, to 20 July and touring. 5*****, Cormac Richards
Top-notch production of joyful & moving show
The Pirates of Portishead, Long Ashton - Bristol, 1*, Cormac Richards
New pantomime found wanting throughout
Wife Begins at 40, Sidmouth, 3***, Cormac Richards
Good production - dated writing
The King's Speech, Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
An outstanding production of a complex play
Educating Rita, Northcott Theatre Exeter, 4****, Cormac Richards
Excellent play, superbly performed.
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, Bristol Old Vic, 3***, Cormac Richards
A production to be admired, but one with flaws.
Suddenly At Home, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 3***, Cormac Richards
Solid revival by the master of thrillers
Les Miserables, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Classic show lives up to expectations and more.
Amelie -The Musical, Northcott Theatre - Exeter, 5*****, Cormac Richards
A beautifully crafted and performed piece of magic
Creating An Epic - Bristol Old Vic Theatre School's forthcoming production - June 2019
Cormac Richards has a sneak preview of a real theatre event
The Remains of the Day, Bristol Old Vic, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Classy and beautiful quality theatre
The Verdict, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
Taut and tense courtroom drama
Annie, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
An top-notch production with an first-class cast. Terrific.
The Three Musketeers, Northcott Theatre, Exeter, 4****, Cormac Richards
A fun-packed bonkers show for the whole family