Reviews Archive
Derriere on a G-String by Alfred Taylor-Gaunt. Lilian Bayliss theatre, Roseberry Avenue, London EC1 to 4 October 2019. 4****. William Russell
An invitation to the dance not to be turned down. A comic delight performed with style.
The Girl on the Train, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
An effective and diverting thriller
A Murder is Announced, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 3***, Cormac Richards
Faithful to Christie, but a tad dull
The Barber of Seville, Tobacco Factory Theatres - Bristol, 5*****, Cormac Richards
A joyful and hilarious Barber.
Britten-Shostakovich Festival Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 5*****: by William Ruff
A joyously fruitful collaboration between young UK and Russian musicians
Malory Towers, Northcott Theatre - Exeter, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Joyful adaptation of Enid Blyton's stories
The Entertainer, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
Excellent re-working of the Osborne classic
Tom, Dick & Harry, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
Ludicrous, bizarre and funny farce
Crown Dual by Daniel Clarkson. Wilton's Music Hall, Grace Alley, London E1 to 14 September 2019. 4****. William Russell.
A right royal romp through Netflix's The Crown and a view of the Windsors to relish.
For Services Rendered by Somerset Maugham. Jermyn Street Theatre, Jermyn Street, London SW1 to 5 October 2019. 4****. William Russell.
A well acted play about a country fit for heroes that was anything but. A revival which resonates still.
Anahera by Emma Kinane. The Finborough theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 to 28 September 2019. 4****. William Russell.
Gripping, thought provoking play about a run away child and parents revealed to be not what they seem as social worker struggles with the truth.
The Kingfisher, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
A witty and beautifully performed play
Hansard by Simon Woods. The Lyttelton, National Theatre, London SE1 to 25 November 2019. 3***. William Russell
An engrossing and frequently very funny marital battle which has a powerful conclusion.
A date for your diary? The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole 4**** comes off at the end of the month.
Seize the chance if you have not already done so to see Sue Townsend's legendary teenager on stage.
West Side Story, Birmingham Hippodrome Youth Production, to 31st August 2019, 4****; Dan Auluk
An impressive performance from a talented and passionate young cast.
Buddy, Theatre Royal Plymouth to 7 September 2019 then on tour to June 2020. 2**, Cormac Richards
Disappointingly thin storytelling of great singer
Hello Again - words & music by Michael John LaChiusa. The Union Theatre, Union Street, London SE1 to 21 September 2019. 3***. William Russell.
A sophisticated merry go round of love affairs based on Schnitzler's famous La Ronde.
Thriller Live - Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1 to 24 April 2020. 4****. William Russell
Thriller Live thrills and is as fresh today as when it opened a decade ago. A first rate night out with the King of Pop.
Butterflies Are Free, Manor Pavilion Sidmouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Southwell Festival Soloists, Southwell Minster, 4****: by William Ruff
Sounds of the New World: intrepid musicians take their audience on an intriguing musical adventure