Reviews

A one man show originally written by Keith Waterhouse in 1989. Based on the real life escapades of hard drinking Spectator journalist Jeffrey Bernard,…

For those who might not know it, Arcola theatre is a fantastic little fringe venue right in the heart of Dalston, I love the…

As life on earth appears to be breaking down all around us, H G Wells’ dystopian classic no longer seems to be a sci-fi…

Cash on Delivery is a farce by the household name of Cooney, however this time, not Ray but his son Micheal. It follows Eric…

Ensemble and Mark Addy (Harold Fry): photograph Tristram Kenton Musicals always need a strong opening number. It draws in the audience and arouses excitement.…

As a late Christmas present from us, here’s the iconic moment from this year’s production of A Christmas Carol when the ghost of Marley…

Following their multi award-winning sell-out success with The Play That Goes Wrong and the BBC TV series The Goes Wrong Show, Mischief Theatre is…

INTER ALIA is playing a strictly limited run at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre from 19th March. Following an acclaimed, sold-out run at the National Theatre,…

It’s now over 70 years since American author Patricia Highsmith wrote the psychological thriller The Talented Mr Ripley.  Her novel was highly praised by…

Not many people can say they’ve shared a Burns Supper with the man himself. But that is what’s on offer at one of Edinburgh’s…

How do you retell a tale told so often at this time of year, by a multitude of different theatres across the country, full…

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is another strong spoke in the Mischief Comedy Wheel. The play, written once again by Henry Shields, Henry Lewis, and…

Each year I believe capitaltheatres’ panto can’t be bettered. And each year I am proved wrong! This year’s production, with a set from the…

Does everyone now reach December and say ‘where did the year go? I can’t believe it’s nearly Christmas again?’ The years seem to fly…

The hour-long plays which are part of A Play, A Pie and a Pint can often be overlooked, just because they have equal billing…

When Fallen Angels was last performed, 25 years ago, I remember interviewing the leading ladies – both big names – but their performances didn’t…

A present day reimagining of the classic detective character Shirlock Holmes by award winning American playwright Kate Hamil. ‘Ms holmes and Ms watson’ bills…

Based on the novels by Colin Dexter the hit ITV series, Inspector Morse starred John Thaw as the erudite Inspector, famed for his love of opera,…

The One Where They Sing! FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, is a side-splitting musical comedy packed with…

Sheridan’s play is ridiculous. It squeezes every inch of supposed morality out of its most likeable characters in an utterly comical and fairly frustrating…

……’Guided by a mysterious unseen director you and dozens of others move together through the city following cues, reacting to strangers and becoming part…

Having recently visited the vibrant city of Havana, I was curious to see a Cuban dance company’s take on the festive classic, The Nutcracker. …

The last year or so has offered UK audiences an elixir of British history in theatres and on the screen. An absolute joy. Wolf…

Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning To KIll a Mockingbird is said to be the most widely read book dealing with race in America, and since…