Reviews Archive
The Forest by Florian Zeller. Hampstead Theatre, Swiss Cottage, London NW1 to 12 March 2022. 3***. William Russell.
A fascinating, challenging account of a liar's life when the lies start to run out of control.
Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 - Ex Cathedra Choir & Baroque Ensemble with His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts - Artistic Director & Conductor – Jeffrey Skidmore - Birmingham Town Hall - 13th February 2022 - 5 ***** Paul Gray & David Gray
Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 - Music of Drama and Passion
Running with Lions by Sian Carter. The Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith to 12 March 2022. 3***. William Russell
Powerful performances in fine first play.
Siren (2016), Dir Gregg Bishop, Netflix 2**: Dana Archer
A straight to DVD horror that does exactly what is says on the tin.
The Night That Larry Kramer Kissed Me by John Drake. New Wimbledon Theatre Studio to 26 February 2022. . William Russell
Growing up in time of Aids
The House on Cold Hill by Shaun McKenna based on the book by Peter James. The Mill at Sonning to 26 March 2022. 2**. William Russell
Dinner to die for and a show.
An Evening Without Kate Bush by Sarah-Louise Young and Russell Lewis. Soho Theatre Downstairs, 21 Dean Street, London W1 to 26 February 2022. 4****. William Russell.
No Bush but bliss all the same.
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker - New Adventures - Birmingham Hippodrome - Birmingham - 08 to 12 February 2022 - 4**** - David Gray & Paul Gray 08/02/22
Something for that sweet tooth!
Dirty Dancing - book by Eleanor Bergstein. The Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, London W1 to 16 April 2022. 3***. William Russell
You might have the time of your life.
Puccini’s La Bohème - English National Opera, The Coliseum, London WC2 . 3**** Clare Colvin
a worthwhile start to the new season
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff & Duncan Abel, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 7 February 2022 - touring till 12 November 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Very effective version of the best-selling thriller.
Clowning and Wellbeing. Feature Article from Roderick Dungate.
‘I can take the smallest thing / and help you sing with joy.’
Motionhouse Dance Company - "Nobody" - Birmingham Hippodrome - 4 February 2022. 5*****. David & Paul Gray.
Breathtaking Contemporary Dance
Hallé Orchestra. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. February 4 2022. 5*****. William Ruff
A concert packed with nervous energy and acute sensitivity
The Ballad of Maria Marten by Beth Flintoff - on tour from 8 February 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Murder most foul.
Purple Snowflakes and Titty Wanks by Sarah Hanly. Jerwood Upstairs, Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1 to 12 February 2022. 4****. William Russell
Funny, frank, eye popping.
The Finborough On Line to the end of February. William Russell.
A chance worth taking.
General Secretary. Soho Theatre, Dean Street, London. 1 February 2022. 4****. William Russell
Comedy gold
Jarman by Mark Farrelly. Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London SE10 - 31 January 2022 and on tour. 4****. William Russell.
An enthralling performance
George Harliono. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. January 30 2022. 4****. William Ruff
George Harliono: a name we shall be hearing much more of in the future