REVIEW: Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre) ★★★★★ (2017)
Most theatre critics will have seen the long running shows on a number of occasions. But there’s one that has proved to be a favourite, time after time and with a new cast taking to the stage at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, is the London production of Wicked the best it’s ever been? It’s definitely […]
REVIEW: From The Ground Up (Assembly Roxy) ★★★★★
Structured like a psychological study, From The Ground Up is the Almeida Young Theatre Company’s fringe transfer from Shoreditich Town Hall. The audience members are asked a series of questions. They are told they have two options. Yes or No. No grey. No middle. I am hesitant to describe the show any further as I […]
REVIEW: Pageant (The Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts) ★★★
Garish, glitzy and glamorous, Billy Russell and Frank Kelly’s Pageant was a camp catastrophe. With more pink than Priscilla Queen of the Desert, it was rather like a beauty contest on questionable substances. Pageant made its theatrical debut in 1991 and ran, off-Broadway, for over a year, gaining itself a revival in 2014. This hilarious […]
REVIEW: Knives In Hens (Donmar Warehouse) ★★★
Yaël Farber’s interpretation of David Harrower’s absorbing and stark play follows one woman in pre-industrial Britain as she realises she can be more than an extension of her husband. The story follows the nameless ‘Young Woman’ (Judith Roddy), who spends her days and nights working for and serving her somewhat pragmatic and cold husband ‘Pony […]
REVIEW: The Producers (Gordon Craig Theatre) ★ ★ ★
There is always something to be said for a story, almost 50 years old, that is still as relevant, humorous and engaging as it was, half a century ago. The Mel Brooks musical interpretation of the cult film definitely withstands the test of time, with song, dance, and comedy oozing out of this clever, witty and […]
REVIEW: Six the musical (Sweet Venues) ★★★★
Six is the story of the return of Henry the 8th’s six wives… who have formed a girl group and are fighting to be the lead singer. The winner? Whoever can prove they suffered the most. Firstly it was the best band I heard in Edinburgh. They are slick and the music is great. The […]
Tori Amos unveils her most interesting album in years, Native Invader
It’s been a few years since Tori Amos made her Musical Theatre writing debut with The Light Princess, which premiered at London’s National Theatre in 2013. The singer/songwriter, who’s impressive career has carved fifteen albums in twenty five years since Little Earthquakes was released in 1992. Now Tori is back with one of her best […]
REVIEW: Edward II (Tristan Bates Theatre) ★★★
Christopher Marlowe‘s homoerotic narrative returns to the stage after a successful run at the Camden Fringe, poignantly marking 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales. Lazarus Theatre Company aim to inject a modern, dynamic flair into this centuries-old historical play, bringing their award-winning talent to the forefront. With Edward I dead, […]
REVIEW: Richard III (Temple Church) ★★★★
Shakespeare’s fictional reinvention of the last Plantagenet King of England has always been a topic of hot discussion in both theatre and history. Antic Disposition’s touring production of Richard III comes to London’s Temple Church following a summer tour of English cathedrals and western France. This production created quite a buzz after it played at Leicester […]
REVIEW: Horrible Histories – More Best of Barmy Britain! (Garrick Theatre) ★★★★
This year marks twelve years since the Horrible Histories Live shows started and this is their sixth year in the West End. Staged by Birmingham Stage Company and written by Terry Deary and Neal Foster, this is a great show to take the kids to over the Summer holidays. Following last years The Best of Barmy Britain […]