Reviews Archive
Penetration by Carolyn Lloyd-Davies. The Cockpit Theatre, Gateforth Street, Marylebone NW8 to 9 October 2021 . 3***. William Russell.
Challenging, thought provoking play.
Dumblebore is so Gay by Paul Davies. The Pleasance Theatre, London 4****. William Russell
Jack loves Ollie but does Ollie?
Closer Than Ever - Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr music by David Shire. Available on Broadway HD. 4****. William Russell.
A bitter, sweet, irresistible revival.
NHS - The Musical, Theatre Royal Plymouth till 25 September 2021, 2**, Cormac Richards
A satirical musical lacking bite.
Camp Siegfried by Bess Wohl. The Old Vic, London TO 30 October 2021. 3***. William Russell.
A summer of love and fascism
Clue - The Musical, Manor Pavilion - Sidmouth, 3***, Cormac Richards
A flawed, but fun show, well performed
Relatively Speaking by Alan Ayckbourn. Jermyn Street Theatre, Jermyn Street, London to 19 October 2021. 4****. William Russell.r
An evening of deceit and comic delight
Help (2021), Dir Marc Munden, All 4: 5*****: Matthew Alicoon
One of the most impactful viewing experiences of this year.
Is God Is by Aleshea Harris. The Jerwood downstairs, Royal Court Theatre, London to 23 October 2021. 3***. William Russell.
A rock in a sock and bloody revenge
Beckett (2021), Dir Ferdinando Cito Filomarino, Netflix: 4****: Matthew Alicoon
John David Washington showcases once again how great of an actor he is.
Call Me Madam - music by Irving Berlin, book by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse. Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate, London to 10 October 2021. 4**** stars. William Russell.
Rosemary Ashe superb as Sally Adams.
The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson. Hampstead Theatre to 16 October 2021. 3***. William Russell.
Three sisters fight, grieve and reminisce
Sailor, Beware! by Philip King & Falkland Cary, Manor Pavilion - Sidmouth, 'til 18 September, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Exceptional revival of classic comedy.
The Duration by Bruce Graham. Omnibus Theatre, Clapham North Side, London to 26 September 2021. 4**** stars. William Russell
Powerful and thought provoking.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), Dir Destin Daniel Cretton, Marvel Studios, 2.5**: Matthew Alicoon
Is the MCU becoming repetitive?
Orfeo ed Euridice - Gluck. *** Zanetto - Mascagni. **** Grimeborn Festival 2021 Arcola Outside, Dalston, London. Clare Colvin.
Barefoot Opera at Arcola Outside presents rarely performed Zanetta.
Invisible Me by Bren Gosling. New Wimbledon Theatre Studio to 11 September 2021. 4****. William Russell
Learning to live after turning sixty.
13 - music & lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Book by Don Elish & Robert Horn. Cadogan Hall, London. British Musical Academy annual show case. 4****. William Russell.
Energetic end of term romp.
Southwell Music Festival. August 25-30 2021. Southwell Minster etc. William Ruff
Attention to detail and a warm welcome remain the Festival’s hallmarks
Blood Red Sky (2021), Dir Peter Thorwarth, Netflix: 4.5****: Matthew Alicoon
One of the most emotional horror films of 2021.