Reviews Archive
Penny Royal by Lucy Roslyn. The Finborough Theatre , 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 to 6 August 2022. 4****. William Russell.
A worthwhile play for the right audience.
Duck by Maatin & Shake the City by Millie Gaston. The Jermyn Street Theatre Footprints season to 30 July 2022. 4****. William Russell
Two worth catching short plays.
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. The Lyttelton, the National Theatre, London. 2**. William Russell.
For one much ado about nothing much.
Jack Absolute Flies Again by Richard Bean and Oliver Chris based in Sheridan's The Rivals. The Olivier, the National Theatre to 3 September 2022. 2** .William Russell.
Funny but more misses than hits.
The Southberry Child by Stephen Beresford. the Bridge Theatre, 3 Potter's Field, London SE1 to 27 August 2022. 4****. William Russell.
A well made play posing well worth asking questions.
Elvis (2022): Dir Baz Luhrmann, Warner Bros. Pictures, 5*****: Dana Archer
A beautiful tribute to the King of Rock N roll.
Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon. The Mill at Sonning to 20 August 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Lots of laughs and good comic performances.
The Throne by John Goldsmith. Charing Cross Theatre, The Arches, Villiers Street, London WC2N to 30 July 2022. 4****. William Russell.
A delighful and amusing royal soufle
Stanford's Requiem, Symphony Hall, Birmingham, CBSO & Birmingham University Voices, Saturday 2nd July 2022 - 4****. David & Paul Gray
Stanford's Requiem comes home to Birmingham
Glorious! by Peter Quilter, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
A Glorious Triumph!
The Lesson by Eugene Ionesco. Southwark Playhouse, the Little. 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1. To 23 July 2022. 4****. William Russell.
A spell binding journey into a world where things go horribly wrong.
Moment of Grace by Bren Gosling. The Hope Theatre, 207 Upper Street, Islington, London to 16 July 2022. 4****. William Russell.
A moving account of the day 35 years ago Diana came to visit.
The Fellowship by Roy Williams. Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, London NW5 to 23 July 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Sprawling but enthralling saga about the post Windrush generation.
Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
Cracking Comedy with a twist!
Birmingham Symphony Hall: CBSO & CBSO Chorus with Markus Stenz - Mahler Symphony No.2 "Resurrection" - Saturday 25th June 2022. 5***** . Paul Gray
Superb interpretation of Mahler - Markus Stenz is a conductor who understands Mahler's hidden proportions
Mad House by Theresa Rebeck. The Ambassadors Theatre. Tower Court, London WC2 to 4 September 2022. 2**. William Russell.
A leave at the interval play if ever there was.
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World by Kate Pankhurst adapted by Chris Bush. Theatre Royal, Stratford East, London to 17 July 2022. 4****. William Russell
Bursting with energy a ladies night to treasure with lessons to learn - for men.
The Perfect Murder by Peter James & Shaun McKenna, Manor Pavilion Theatre - Sidmouth, 'til 25 June 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Murderous thoughts and laughs abound in modern thriller.
That Is Not Who I Am by Dave Davidson. The Royal Court Jerwood Downstairs, Sloane Square, London SW1 to 16 July 2022. 4****. William Russell. . 4****. William Russell.
A journey into the dark side of society to make you worry about the world we live in.
Playboy of the West Indies - The Musical, The Rep, Birmingham 15 June to 2 July 2022, 3***. David & Paul Gray
A show that needs to make up its mind a bit more about what it is.