Firebird | Review Burning emotions at the stake, Firebird is a firecracker of a play. Blazing at Hampstead Downstairs last autumn, this production flares at the Trafalgar Studios. Like a campfire, we were squished around the empty awaiting space. Huddled Read More …
‘Confusions’ is currently playing at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne. From a devoted and isolated mother, to her unfaithful traveling salesman husband, through a solicitous waiter to well-heeled diners and an utterly shambolic garden fete, human frailty is laid bare Read More …
Cats | Bullfrog Productions | Review I have been reviewing theatre for the past three decades, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats is the show that got away. I have never seen it, and knew none of the music except Read More …
Incredible Invaders | Review Even my teenagers were excited at the prospect of going to Fairfield Halls in Croydon to watch one of the latest offerings from the Horrible Histories team. It is easy to understand why… Read More …
Bad Jews | Review Joshua Harmon’s play Bad Jews is currently on its third London outing in just over a year. It sold out at the St James Theatre and quickly transferred for a 3 month run at Read More …
Hand to God – Review It is not surprising that when a new play is described as ‘Wickedly Funny’ and a puppet is hailed as the main character, that ‘Avenue Q’ springs to mind. However Hand to God which has Read More …
Brendan Cole; A Night To Remember | Review Saturday saw the official opening night of Brendan Cole‘s new touring show, ‘A Night To Remember‘, at the New Wimbledon Theatre. One of only two of the original professional dancers Read More …
Our House | Review WHEN Sackville head Julian Grant stood up and declared himself “the proudest head teacher in the world” at the end of last night’s performance of Our House, no-one in the equally proud family audience Read More …
‘I went to see a new play last night called ‘The End of Longing’ written by and starring Matthew Perry.’ ‘Who?’ ‘You know, Chandler Bing from Friends.’ ‘OMG really? I would LOVE to see that! What was he like?’ The Read More …
Theatre Royal Brighton | until 13th February Mike Barlett’s tortuous play King Charles III questions the role of the Monarch in Parliament. Is it largely symbolic or does the crowned head truly have a say in the affairs of State? Read More …