Operation Mincemeat | Fortune Theatre, London | Review

Operation Mincemeat Fortune Theatre Operation Mincemeat was a successful British deceptive operation of the Second World War to disguise the 1943 Allied invasion of Sicily. Two members of British intelligence obtained the body of Glyndwr Michael, a  tramp who died Read More …

Groundhog Day | The Old Vic | Review

Groundhog Day The Old Vic Booking until August 19th 2023 A third musical based on an iconic film from a few decades ago is currently enthralling theatre goers in London, not in the traditional West End but at the Old Read More …

Guys & Dolls | Bridge Theatre | Review

Guys & Dolls Bridge Theatre Booking until February 2024 Tickets here This week I travelled into London to catch the Bridge Theatre’s production of ‘Guys and Dolls’ for the second time. With so many productions in London and the South Read More …

The Sound of Music | Chichester Festival Theatre | Review

The Sound of Music Chichester Festival Theatre Summer 2023 Casting that’s clever and exquisite lighting Songs that are catchy, the Nazis need fighting. Well-drilled young children and nuns who can sing These are a few of my favourite things! I Read More …

Mom, How did you meet the Beatles? | Minerva Theatre, Chichester | Review

Mom, How did you meet the Beatles? Minerva Theatre Chichester June 2023 Written by Adrienne Kennedy and Adam P. KennedyDirected by Diyan Zora Wow! What a play! What a performance! Adrienne Kennedy, renowned New Yorker playwright, is now 91 years Read More …

The Ladykillers | Brighton Open Air Theatre | Review

The Ladykillers Brighton Open Air Theatre May 2023 EXEMPLARY EALING COMEDY REVIVAL Despite a chilly May night – this superb adaptation of the nineteen fifty-five Ealing classic ‘The Ladykillers’ keeps its audience on the edge of their seats until the Read More …

The Music of George Harrison | Pavilion Theatre, Worthing | Review

The Music of George Harrison Performed by the ‘All Things Must Pass’ Orchestra Pavilion Theatre, Worthing May 2023 Well, this was a bit of a treat. A magical night of reminiscent indulgence delivered by an accomplished 10 piece orchestra – Read More …

Operation Mincemeat | Fortune Theatre | Review

Operation Mincemeat Fortune Theatre Until 19th August Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical has recently opened at the Fortune Theatre, following five sold-out development runs at the New Diorama Theatre in 2019 and Southwark Playhouse in 2020, 2021 & 2022, plus Read More …

4000 Miles | Minerva Theatre Chichester | Review

4000 Miles Minerva Theatre, Chichester May 2023 The Minerva opener for Festival 2023 is Amy Herzog’s award-winning play 4000 Miles.  A compassionate, inter-generational snapshot of the unfolding relationship that develops between a grandmother and her grandson.  Directed by Sir Richard Read More …