Reviews Archive
Breaking into Song - by Adam Lenson. Salamander Street. £12.99
A look at the state of musical theatre in the UK
Boss Level (2021), Dir Joe Carnahan, Amazon Prime Video: 4****: Matthew Alicoon
One of the most entertaining films from 2021 so far.
Once Upon a Time in Nazi Occupied Tunisia by Josh Azouz. Almeida Theatre, Islington to 18 September 2021. 2**. William Russell
A black farce which misfires.
Spider's Web by Agatha Christie, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth till 4 September and Tour, 4****, Cormac Richards
Hugely fun and indulgent comedy thriller
When Darkness Falls by James Milton & Paul Morrisey. The Park Theatre, London to 4 September 2021 & on tour. 3***. William Russell
Things going bump in the night.
The Beautiful Future by Rita Kalnejais. Jermyn Street Theatre, London to 11 September 2021. 3***. William Russell.
Love in a time of war
The Song Project co-created by Chloe Lamford, Wende, Isobel Waller-Bridge & Imogen Knight. Jerwood Upstairs, the Royal Court, Sloane Square, London 5*****. William Russell
Something weird and wonderful
Tell Me Straight by Paul Bradshaw. The King's Head theatre, Upper Street, Islington, London N.1. to 21 August 2021. 4****. William Russell.
Breaking the habit of a lifetime
Jersey Boys - book by Marshall Brockman & Rick Elice. Music by Bob Gaudio. Lyrics by Bob Crewe. Trafalgar Theatre, Whitehall, London to 31 January 22. 4****. William Russell
West End musical theatre at its very best.
Falling in Love with Mr Dellamort by Jack Feldstein & Paul Doust. BroadwayRecords.com. 4****
A New Year that is not what it was expected to be.
The Two Character Play by Tennessee Williams. Hampstead Theatre to 28 August 2021. 3*** William Russell.
A puzzling but challenging revival.
California Suite by Neil Simon, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards - till 21 August and tour
First-rate production of Neil Simon classic
Coppelia & The Supermarket Suite. The Garden Theatre in St Gabriel's Hall, Pimlico. 3***. William Russell
Dance on the fringe
Horrigan & Howell. The Hope Theatre, Upper Street, Islington to 8 August 2021. 4****. William Russell.
A laugh a minute sketch show
GREASE by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey, Theatre Royal Plymouth till 7 August 2021 & Tour; 3***. Cormac Richard
Fun but flawed production helped by a stand out performance.
John & Jen music by Andrew Lippa, lyrics by Tom Green. Southwark Playhouse 2, Newington Butts, London to 21 August 2021. 5*****. William Russell.
John & Jen gets superb performances from Tucker and Corney in Guy Retallack's first rate production.
Wonderville, the Palace theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue for a season. 3***. William Russell
Passable magic show which leaves nobody gasping in amazement.
SIX - Theatre Royal Plymouth until 1 August 2021 & Tour, 3***, Cormac Richards
A hugely successful but unengaging show.
Bagdad Cafe - the Old Vic, London to 21 August 2021. 4****. William Russell
Razzle and dazzle at the Bagdad Cafe
The Forever Purge (2021), Dir Everardo Gout, Universal Pictures: 4****: Matthew Alicoon
The most exciting yet relevant purge film yet.