Reviews Archive
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.
Robinson Crusoe, Theatre Royal Plymouth till 3 January 2021; 5*****, Cormac Richards
A real shot in the arm for us all!
A Christmas Carol - Polka Theatre, from 18 December 2020.4****. William Russell.
Dickens in a toy theatre suitable for tiny tots +4 years of age
The Finborough for free. William Russell
You can go to the theatre at home during this pandemic and to some you might not be able to visit in the good times.
The Comeback by Ben Ashenden and Alex Joiner. The Noel Coward Theatre, St Martin's Lane, London WC2N to 3 January 2021. 4****. William Russell
December lockdown closed the show but Sonia Friedman says it will be back.
Frostbite - Who pinched my muff? by Gareth Joyner. The Eagle Garden Theatre, Vauxhall, London to January 2021. 5*****. William Russell
Possibly the best panto in town, certainly the one with the best cast. This lot deserve Shaftesbury Avenue.They will be back too.
The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas by Gina Beck & Neil McDermott. Charing Cross Theatre, Villiers Street, London WC2N to 23 December 2020. 4****. William Russell
A winter wonderland for tiny tots in which Cupcake the Elf finds her Mojo.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The Bridge Theatre, Potters Field, London SE1 to 16 January 2021. 4****. William Russell
An enchanting production of a warhorse of a play that finds new and exciting ways of telling the story - what theatre is all about.
The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter. Hampstead Theatre to 16 January 2021. 4****. William Russell
A fine chilling revival - loses the laughs but leaves the audience arguing as to what it means.
The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk by Daniel Jamieson. Kneehigh Theatre on demand until 18th December 2020: **** Mark Courtice
Proper theatre, sure footed, layered, with a moving love story at its heart
Showstopper - the Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross London & The Palace Theatre, Watford. Check dates with theatre. 5*****. William Russell.
Showstopper is a show stopper. The improv lot are back creating musical mayhem for Christmas and the New Year.
Potted Panto - The Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London to 10 January 2020. 4 ****. William Russell.
Two jolly chaps take the audience on a roller coaster ride through the plots of five pantomimes and A Christmas Carol playing all the parts.
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
Jack and the Beanstalk - words and music by Peter Duncan. Everyman cinemas and on line. 4****. William Russell
A real Christmas pudding stuffed with fun and frolic to be found in panto land with Jack, Jill and Buttercup a genuine how now brown cow.
The Habit of Art by Alan Bennett re-released by the Original Theatre Company..
A second chance to see Alan Bennett's splendid play. Theatres may still be closed near you but there is still life out there.
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.
Looking a Lot Like Christmas - a diary date for 16 December 2020 at 7.30pm. William Russell
Christmas cheer - something to brighten up the gloom.
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.