Reviews Archive
The Show Will Go On - but when? William Russell
The show must go one - Chichester auditorium seating
Jane Eyre: based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte: National Theatre at Home to 15th April 2020. 5*****. Mark Courtice
A wonderful, creative treat for the lockdown
Flowers for Mrs Harris - music & lyrics by Richard Taylor, book by Rachel Wagstaff. Chichester theatre on line. 4****. William Russell.
Bouquets galore
The Brockley Jack - Life goes on. William Russell
Life on the fringe
Wonderland by Beth Steel: Hampstead Theatre at home: until 12th April 2020: 3***: Mark Courtice
2014 play seems a bit old-fashioned now, but some interesting performances and skilled direction
Fleabag! - can't get enough of her? William Russell
The one and only.
Easter entertainment - Nottingham Playhouse - William Russell
On line indoors fun - and it is free
April 10 - Philosophy Tube 8pm - Immersive Dracula - William Russell
Help sought
One Man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean: National Theatre at Home: YouTube: until 9th April 2020: 5*****. Review Mark Courtice
Just as funny as it ever was. A perfect tonic for difficult times.
Re-opening dates
Looking ahead
Hampstead Theatre, National Theatre, Royal Opera and Royal Ballet, National Theatre, RSC , Battersea Arts Centre, and more are all going on line
Just some of the theatre appearing online over the next months
Cyprus Avenue by David Ireland: Royal Court Theatre: YouTube: until 26.04.2020: 4****. Review Mark Courtice
Hard-hitting play revived on screen, a funny, demanding evening in at the theatre
Look on Line - William Russell
How to suck eggs
The Habit of Art & The Croft - on line
More theatre on line.
Things to look forward to, to look for.
Things to view meantime
Advance Bookings & more
Virus new - booking refunds
Something to entertain you - on Instagram
Missing going to the play?
Coronavirus - Theatres in London and throughout the country have closed down
Coronavirus = theatre closures
Peace in Our Time by Noel Coward. The Union Theatre, 229 Union Street, London SE1 to 4 April 2020. 2**. William Russell.
The German occupation - Coward's 1946 flop well revived by director Phil Wilmott.
The Tempest by William Shakespeare. The Jermyn Street Theatre, 16B Jermyn Street, London SW1 to 4 April 2020. 4****. William Russell
A beautifully spoken Prospero and an amazing Caliban