Reviews Archive
Charley's Aunt by Brandon Thomas, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 18-23 July 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Cracking production of classic farce will keep you chortling!
The Unexpected Guest by Agatha Christie, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 11-16 July 2022, 5*****, Cormac Richards
A fresh, energetic and stylish production.
Glorious! by Peter Quilter, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
A Glorious Triumph!
Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
Cracking Comedy with a twist!
The Perfect Murder by Peter James & Shaun McKenna, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 'til 25 June 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Murderous thoughts and laughs abound in modern thriller.
Chicago by Fred Ebb, John Kander & Bob Fosse, Theatre Royal Plymouth & Tour, 4****, Cormac Richards
Sexy and Sassy - a musical treat.
Superstition Mountain by Carl Grose, St Austell Arts Centre, 23 May 2022 and touring, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Outstanding production of a bonkers play
Balletboyz Deluxe, Exeter Northcott Theatre & Tour until 19 May 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Tremendous skills and invention from a highly entertaining company.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Theatre Royal Plymouth until 30 April and Tour, 3***, Cormac Richards
Highs and Lows in revival of Webber/Rice musical
Gangsta Granny by David Walliams, adapted by Neal Foster, 21 April 2022 and touring till 31 July 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Hugely enjoyable adaptation of David Walliams book for children.
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright, Exeter Northcott Theatre and tour, 3***, Cormac Richards
Good production of a play with shortcomings
Waitress, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 21 March 2022 and tour until 20 August 2022, 2**, Cormac Richards
Flawed show, flawed production.
Don Quixote - Birmingham Royal Ballet, Theatre Royal Plymouth and touring, 4****, Cormac Richards
Hugely enjoyable ballet; drenched in colour and vitality.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Theatre Royal Plymouth and tour till 1 May 2022, 2**, Cormac Richards
Disappointing stage realisation of Disney film.
Acosta Danza - 100% Cuban, Theatre Royal Plymouth and Tour, 4 March 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Fascinating and vibrant dance company
NDT2 - Nederlands Dans Theater, Theatre Royal Plymouth and tour until 7 May 2022, 1 March 2022, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Outstanding contemporary dance.
THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE by C S Lewis, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 22 February 2022 - touring till 7 May 2022, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Superb realisation of the classic novel.
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff & Duncan Abel, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 7 February 2022 - touring till 12 November 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Very effective version of the best-selling thriller.
Mamma Mia, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 3***, Cormac Richards
Fun jukebox musical; great music, but lacks depth.
Aladdin, Theatre Royal - Plymouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
Super Panto offers the tonic we all need - laughter!