Reviews Archive
The Batman (2022), Dir Matt Reeves, Warner Bros. Pictures: 5*****: Matthew Alicoon
One of the best comic book genre movies ever.
Henry V by William Shakespeare. The Donmar, Earlham Street, London to 9 April 2022. 3***. William Russell
A country ravaged by war and a man determined to achieve his ends.
NDT2 - Nederlands Dans Theater, Theatre Royal Plymouth and tour until 7 May 2022, 1 March 2022, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Outstanding contemporary dance.
The Woods by David Mamet. Southwark Playhouse, 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1 to 26 March 2022. 4****. William Russell
A disastrous weekend in the country - impressive performances dated play.
Don Quixote, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Birmingham Hippodrome, 25 February 2022, 5****. Paul Gray & David Gray
An evening of Spanish sunshine
Proud by Bren Gosling. The King's Head Theatre, Upper Street, Islington, London to 12 March 2022. 3***. William Russell.
Gay man coming to terms with life
NDT2. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. February 25 2022 (and touring in March and May). 5*****. William Ruff
Astonishing young dancers at the cutting-edge of contemporary dance
Richard 11 by William Shakespeare. The Brockley Jack Studio, Brockley Road, London SE4 to 5 March 2022. 3***. William Russell
The toppling of a king.
The Collaboration by Anthony McCarten. The Young Vic, The Cut, London to 2 April 2022. 5*****. William Russell
Magnificent performances, spellbinding play
THE GOD OF CARNAGE by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, OSO Arts Centre London, 23 February 2022 until 26 February 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Well staged and performed version of this blistering comedy.
Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen - English National Opera, The Coliseum, London WC2. 4**** Clare Colvin
Comedy and tragedy mingle in Janácêk’s touching tale of the cycle of life
The Shroud by Bernard Field. The Playground Theatre, Latimer Road, London W10 to 5 March 2022. 3***. William Russell.
Compelling, unnerving drama.
THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE by C S Lewis, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 22 February 2022 - touring till 7 May 2022, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Superb realisation of the classic novel.
What keeps you alive (2018), Dir Colin Minihan, Platform: Horror Bites 2**: Dana Archer
a victim of poor editing and amateur writing
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022), Dir David Blue Garcia, Netflix 4****: Dana Archer
Enjoyable, exhilarating and well written remake.
Ke Ma. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. February 20 2022. 5*****. William Ruff
Exhilarating, highly virtuosic playing of some highly disturbing repertoire
Steve by Mark Gerrard. Seven Dials Playhouse, Tower Street, London WC1 to 19 March 2022. 2**. William Russell
Too many Stevens not enough Stephen.
The Firebird, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Birmingham, Thursday 17th February 2022, 5***** Reviewers: Paul Gray & David Gray
Evening of Orchestral Showcases
Rain and Zoe Save the World by Crystal Skillman. Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1 to 12 March 2022. 1*. William Russell.
A welter of platitudes
Ossian Huskinson. Lakeside, Nottingham. February 17 2022. 4****. William Ruff
Ossian Huskinson: an impressive young singer – and a name to watch