Reviews Archive
Straight Line Crazy by David Hare. The Bridge Theatre, Potters Field Park, London SE1. 5***** to 18 June 2022.. William Russell..
Fiennes on top form as is David Hare.
The Marriage of Alice B Toklas by Gertrude Stein by Edward Einhorn. Jermyn Street Theatre, 16B Jermyn Street, London SW1 to 16 April 2022. 5*****.William Russell.
Dazzling theatre of the absurd
Waitress, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 21 March 2022 and tour until 20 August 2022, 2**, Cormac Richards
Flawed show, flawed production.
Bacon by Sophie Swithinbank. The Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 to 2 April 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Quite simply unmissable.
Alcina (Opera North). Theatre Royal, Nottingham. March 17 2022. 4****. William Ruff
Don Quixote - Birmingham Royal Ballet, Theatre Royal Plymouth and touring, 4****, Cormac Richards
Hugely enjoyable ballet; drenched in colour and vitality.
Rigoletto (Opera North). Theatre Royal, Nottingham. March 16 2022. 5*****. William Ruff
A Rigoletto which opens ears and eyes to the murky depths beneath the ultra-tuneful surface.
Elisabeth Brauss (piano). Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. March 13 2022. 5*****. William Ruff
Playing of elegance and effortless transparency from a rising piano star
Much Ado About Nothing: William Shakespeare, RSC / RST: Stratford Upon Avon, AD Performance 11 March 2022, 4****, Runs 3h 20m, inc 20 minute interval; till 12 March 2022, Review: Rod Dungate
Energetic, inventive, but do cracks show?
Mohand & Peter. Southwark Playhouse, the Little, 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1 to 2 April 2022. 4****. William Russell
Pure performance theatre to enjoy.
Beauty and the Beast, Disney Theatrical Productions, Birmingham Hippodrome, 09 March 2022 (until 26 March 2022), 4**** David Gray & Paul Gray
Tale as old as time given high tech staging
Ghosts of the Titanic by Ron Hutchinson. Park 90, Clifton Terrace, London N4 to 2 April 2022. 3***. William Russell
Chilling conspiracy theory tale.
Howerd's End by Mark Farrelly. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 12 March 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Touching, funny and rewarding
Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Theatre Royal Plymouth and tour till 1 May 2022, 2**, Cormac Richards
Disappointing stage realisation of Disney film.
Legacy - Maria Friedman and Friends. The Menier Chocolate Factory, 53 Southwark Street, London SE1 to 19 April 2022. 5*****. William Russell
A diva in her prime delights - with friends.
CBSO – City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Power, Passion & Solidarity
The Cleanse (2016), Dir Bobby Miller, Platform: Netflix ****: Dana Archer
An interesting and unique film.
CBSO. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. March 5 2022. 4****. William Ruff
High energy, often revelatory performances from the CBSO
Acosta Danza - 100% Cuban, Theatre Royal Plymouth and Tour, 4 March 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Fascinating and vibrant dance company
Khojaly created by Nick Awde. The Union Theatre, 229 Union Street, London SE1 to 5 February 2022. 4****. William Russell
Testimonies painful to listen to.