Reviews Archive
Mary by Rona Munro. Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, London NW3 to 26 November 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Henshall in fine form in splendid new play part of the James series.
Daddy Issues by Lewis Cornay. Seven Dials Playhouse, 1A Tower Street, London WC2 to 19 November 2022. 3***. William Russell
Bebe Cave worth watching as the deeply distressed potentially suicidal Imi.
Manchester Collective. Lakeside, Nottingham. October 27 2022. 4****. William Ruff
A celebration of old and new in a stimulating Manchester Collective programme
Behind Closed Walls by Daryl J Blair. The Brockley Jack Studio, 410 Brockley Road, London SE 4 to 29 October 2022. 3***. William Russell.
A two hander that holds the interest throughout.
All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare. The Hithe, 75 Albion Street, Rotherhithe, London SE16. To 6November 2022. William Russell.
A welcome addition to the London fringe theatre scene.
South African Road Trip. Peacock Theatre, Portugal St, London WC2A to 25 October 2022. 4****. William Russell
S spellbinding road trip round the South Africa tourists don't go to.
King Hamlin by Gloria Williams. Park 2000, Clifton Terrace, London N4 to 12 November 2022. 3***. William Russell.
A timely tale but almost impossible to comprehend what the cast is saying.
La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini - Glyndebourne to 29 October then touring to 26 November 2022. 4**** - Clare Colvin
A Gothic touch to Puccini’s tragic tale of young love facing hard reality
Anna Tsybuleva. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. October 23 2022. 4****. William Ruff
Anna Tsybuleva in a programme as thoughtful as it was brilliantly performed
A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood adapted for the stage by Simon Reade. Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, London N4 to 26 November 2022. 3***. William Russell
Competent but uninspiring premiere of a play based on Isherwood's novel.
BBC Philharmonic. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. 20 October 2022. 4****. William Ruff
Youthful energy combines with the wisdom of old age
Sherlock Holmes - The Valley of Fear by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle adapted by Nick Lane. Blackeyed Theatre. Streaming from 20 October 2022. 3***. William Russell
The games afoot - prepare to join Sherlock on yet another difficult case.
Tartuffe, The Rep, Birmingham, 18/10/22 5***** David Gray & Paul Gray, Fri 21 Oct - Sat 5 Nov 2022
A classic play given an up-to-the-moment relevance in a sparkling adaptation.
Sir Willard White. NTU Hall, Nottingham. 18 October 2022. 4****. William Ruff
Willard White and his long-matured Christmas cake of a voice
Something in the Air by Peter Gill. Jermyn Street theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1 to 12 November 2022. 4**** stars. William Russell.
A moving tale of love in old age perfectly acted.
The Moors by Jen Silverman. The Hope Theatre, 207 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 to 5 November 2022. 3***. William Russell.
A Gothic horror tale to thrill if a mite too long.
CBSO with conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla, 'cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and flautist Marie-Christine Zupancic. Symphony Hall, Birmingham 6/10/2022 - 5***** David & Paul Gray
Glorious evening of concerti and some seminal British orchestral works
Tango After Dark, the Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, London WC2 to 22 October 2022. 4****. William Russell.
Lavish and splendidly danced tango show.
COPPÉLIA, Theatre Royal Plymouth until 8 October and Tour, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Wonderfully vibrant and joyful version of a classic.
The Hallé. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. October 7 2022. 5*****. William Ruff
A night of celebration for the Hallé and Nottingham