Reviews Archive
Continuity by Gerry Moynihan. The Finborough theatre on line. 4****. William Russell.
A gripping study of a killer who cannot escape his country's
Noah and the Peacock by Jeff James - Nottingham Playhouse on line . 4****. William Russell
Family fun - but ask for it to be available.
7500 (2019), Dir Patrick Vollrath, Amazon Prime Video: 5*****: Matthew Alicoon
A suspense and tension filled 90 minutes.
Small Island by Helen Edmundson based on the novel by Andrea Levy. National Theatre Live to 25 June 2020. 5*****. William Russell.
Watch and be ashamed. An inspiring play.
Sonia Friedman on the future of the British theatre.
a theatre "beyond price."
Gangs of London, A Sky Original: 4****: Matthew Alicoon
An acton-packed spectacle.
The Madness of George 111 by Alan Bennett. National Theatre live to 18 June. 4*** . William Russell
Gatkiss and Scarborough in a first rate revival of a a fine, enthralling play.
Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks adapted by Rachel Wagstaff - 1 - 4 July on line.
A diary date - check it out on birdsongonline.co.uk
Coriolanus by William Shakespeare, Donmar Warehouse on National Theatre at Home to 11th June 2020. *** Mark Courtice
Stripped down and dark, it's all about the characters.
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness, Old Vic on line to 11 June 2020. 5*****. William Russell.
Not to be missed.
Jane Clegg by StJohn Irvine. The Finborough Theatre on line to 5 August 2020. 4****. William Russell.
A chance to see a stimulating and provocative play last staged 76 years ago,
Apostle (2018), Dir Gareth Evans, Netflix: 4****: Matthew Alicoon
A visually spectacular horror film.
This House by James Graham. National Theatre Live to 3 June 2020. 5*****. William Russell
A spell binding two hours plus of political theatre.
Dynamo: Beyond Belief, A Sky Original: 5*****: Matthew Alicoon
This show will make you believe magic is real.
In Praise of Love by Terence Rattigan. Jermyn Street theatre on line until 2 June 7.30pm. 4****. William Russell.
Impressive revival of Rattigan's penultimate play.
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. On line until 27 May. Young Vic production in National Theatre Live. . 3***. William Russell.
A fine Blanche but flawed staging.
The Skin Game by Tony Cox. A rehearsed reading Jermyn Street Theatre on You Tube. 4****. William Russell
Damaged faces, impossible people and love. A spell binding tale.
Hello, Sorry - A Show Stoppers song to cheer all suffering musical deprivation on You Tube. William Russell
Connect? - No connection! Try again later!@!@@
What the Butler Saw by Joe Orton: Curve Theatre, The Show Must Go Online; until the end of lockdown 2020. 4****. Mark Courtice
Joe Orton still has got what it takes - to shock and amuse
Extraction (2020), Dir Sam Hargrave, Netflix: 4****: Matthew Alicoon
Action packed