Reviews Archive
The Gruffalo - on line until 3 January 2020. 4****. William Russell
Searching for hazelnuts Mouse has an exciting adventure - will the Gruffalo save him from becoming somebody's lunch?
We Need A Little Christmas - a charity variety concert performed in the Actors' Church, Covent Garden to raise money for Shelter & Crisis at Christmas. Streaming to 2 January 2021. William Russell.
A star spangled Christmas Concert packed with songs you know - plus Maureen Lipman & Simon Callow.
Snow White in the Seven Months of Lockdown by John Savournin and David Eaton. King's Head theatre on line. to 31 December 2020. 4****. William Russell.
A panto like no other - not to be missed. John Savournin as the dame is a delight to the eye and ear.
The Fabulist Fox Sister by Luke Bateman and Michael Conley. Southwark Playhouse online 4 to 5 December 2020. 3***. William Russell
Three Sisters - who fooled the world into believing the dead can be contacted and created Spiritualism.
The Nutcracker - Birmingham Royal Ballet on line 18-24 December 2020
An invitation to the dance - a Christmas treat
The Legend of Moby Dick Whittington - Sleeping Trees. Streaming until 5 January 2021. 4**** . William Russell
50 minutes of fun in the belly of a whale as three clever young men plays all the parts in the strangest ever pantomime.
Falling Stars by Peter Polycarpou streaming 22-29 November 2020. 4****. William Russell
The melodies linger on in this enchanting revue.
Rendezvous with Marlene by Ute Lemper - screening. 5*****. William Russell
Dietrich recalled by Lemper - unforgettable.
Truth To Power Cafe - No Borders - world premiere on line 16 - 18 October 2020 and on tour in 2021. 4****. William Russell.
A polemic on people with power over you.
Apollo 13 - The Dark Side of the Moon by Torbin Betts. Original Theatre on line to 31 December 2020. 4****. William Russell.
A perilous return journey from space
Cinderella goes to the ball in Nottingham Playhouse on 27 November. William Russell
You will go to the ball.
The Odyssey - a reading on line from the Jermyn Street theatre. 9 October 2020 starting at 9 am. 72 actors will read the 25 books of the epic.
Homer at home. Never read it? Hear it. A diary date.
Rose by Martin Sherman - Hope Mill Theatre production on line 10 to 12 September 2020. 4****. William Russell.
Maureen Lipman on top form and all for good causes.
Three Kings by Stephen Beresford. The Old Vic - streamed on Zoom. 3-5 September 2020. 4****. William Russell
The Old Vic comes back to life
Showstoppers - The (Socially Distanced) Improvised Musical - 4 **** - on line 7.30pm 28 August 2020 and for 48 hours thereafter. William Russell
The show goes on
Popcorn Writing Award 2020 - some 5***** treats available on You Tube. William Russell
Imrie and Clarke in an award winning play.
Jury by Martin Murphy. Park Theatre You Tube to 2 September 2020. 4****. William Russell
11 good folk and true try to decide
Watching Rosie by Louise Coulthard. Original Theatre Company on line. 4****. William Russell
Alice sets up Rosie with a date.
15 Heroines - Jermyn Street launches digital theatre - William Russell
Jermyn Street plans ahead - dates for your diary.
Moment of Grace by Bren Gosling. The Actor's Studio to 9 August. 4****. William Russell
A royal handshake that changed things.