Reviews Archive
OZ, Bristol - Tobacco Factory Theatres, 4****, Cormac Richards
Inventive and technically excellent version of the classic tale.
A Christmas Carol, Northcott Theatre Exeter, 5*****, Cormac Richards
A piece of seasonal brilliance.
White Christmas, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
High class old-fashioned entertainment with style!
9 to 5, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 3***, Cormac Richards
Moderately fun musical version of funny movie.
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Sublime production on every level
Romeo and Juliet; Birmingham Royal Ballet, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 4**** Cormac Richards
Excellent revival of much loved ballet
The Dresser, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
A lovely production of a superb period piece
NHS - The Musical, Theatre Royal Plymouth till 25 September 2021, 2**, Cormac Richards
A satirical musical lacking bite.
Clue - The Musical, Manor Pavilion - Sidmouth, 3***, Cormac Richards
A flawed, but fun show, well performed
Sailor, Beware! by Philip King & Falkland Cary, Manor Pavilion - Sidmouth, 'til 18 September, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Exceptional revival of classic comedy.
Spider's Web by Agatha Christie, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth till 4 September and Tour, 4****, Cormac Richards
Hugely fun and indulgent comedy thriller
California Suite by Neil Simon, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards - till 21 August and tour
First-rate production of Neil Simon classic
GREASE by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey, Theatre Royal Plymouth till 7 August 2021 & Tour; 3***. Cormac Richard
Fun but flawed production helped by a stand out performance.
SIX - Theatre Royal Plymouth until 1 August 2021 & Tour, 3***, Cormac Richards
A hugely successful but unengaging show.
Ding Dong by Marc Camoletti & Tudor Gates, Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
French Farce with a style and zest!
Murder With Love by Francis Durbridge, Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth, 3***, Cormac Richards
Well performed production of underpowered thriller.
Hairspray – Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan, Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman, Theatre Royal Plymouth till 3 July 2021 & Tour; 4****. Cormac Richards
Joyful return of a super show.
Living Together by Alan Ayckbourn, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, Until 3 July 2021, 4****, Cormac Richards
A classy opening to the Summer Play Festival 2021.
400 - A Comedy by Le Navet Bete, Theatre Royal Plymouth, to 4 July 2021, 3***, Cormac Richards
A madcap fun show, but just not as funny as this company's best shows.
Beauty and the Beast - the Malthouse Theatre, Canterbury. William Russell.
Hope springs eternal.