9 to 5
Rating [rating=4] Reviewed by Ruthie Luff The hit musical 9 to 5 opened at the Richmond Theatre Monday night. With the piercing sound of an alarm clock, the audience perked up and the quiet stage burst to life as the real life Dolly Parton greeted us… well, almost real! 9 to 5, based on the […]
The Tempest
Rating [rating=3] Reviewed by Tony Peters Cast (in order of appearance) Prospero – Nicholas Farr Ariel – Nicola Foxfield Alonso – Richard Lynson Antonio – Nicholas Maxwell Gonzalo – Adam Samuel Sebastian – George Collie Miranda – Jennifer Elizabeth Cooper Caliban – Mackenzie Thorpe Ferdinand – Ed Sheridan Trinculo – Jack Berry Stephano – Andrew […]
The Secret Garden
Wilma’s Rating [rating=5] If it were possible to award this show more than 5 stars, then I would, but 5 is sadly the maximum. The most beautiful music I have heard in a long time and it amazes me, yet again, to find such a masterpiece at The Kings Head Theatre. It truly is […]
Sleeping Beauty
Rating [rating=3] Reviewed by Rosalie Carter There’s something about going to the ballet that just makes me want to drink champagne or order a glass of wine from the middle of the list, rather than the house white. The beautiful interior of Richmond Theatre really adds to the sense of occasion and my companion and […]
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs
Rating [rating=3] Reviewed by Tony Peters After sitting through Edward Fromson’s performance of Mike Daisy’s monologue, the routine pre-show request to turn off mobile phones had an unexpected resonance and felt rather like a call to arms. The piece, which focuses on the dubious practices of computer and uber-desirable gadget manufacturer, Apple, immediately attracted controversy […]
Midnight Tango
Rating [rating=4] Reviewed by Jamie Chapman Dixon Directed by Karen Bruce Produced by Arlene Phillips and Adam Spiegel The highly anticipated return of Midnight Tango to the west end did not disappoint. Produced by Arlene Phillips and Adam Spiegel the show was bound to impress and awe audiences across the board. As you are […]
Swan Lake
Rating [rating=4] Reviewed by Ruthie Luff A fury of sparkling white tutus scurried across Richmond Theatre’s stage on Wednesday night, as The Moscow City Ballet performed Swan Lake. And no, Natalie Portman did not make an appearance. Even if ballet isn’t your cup of tea, there is a lot to be admired when watching […]
Great Expectations
Rating [rating=4] Reviewed by Jamie Chapman Dixon Written by Charles Dickens Adapted by Jo Clifford Conceived & Directed by Graham Mclaren We all know and love this tale as the classic Charles Dickens novel, but get ready to remember it as the Jo Clifford adaptation. With a spectacular cast and an awe inspiring creative […]
Our Country's Good
Wilma’s Rating [rating=3] “We left our country, for our country’s good”. A line spoken by one of the hundreds of British criminals that had been sentenced to a life of punishment on a remote island in Australia in the late 1700’s. A true story of a group of criminals who were made to put […]
Thriller Live!
Rating [rating=3] Reviewed by Michaela Clement-Hayes Like everyone, I grew up with Michael Jackson’s music (Earthsong is one of my favourites). Having heard mixed opinions about Thriller Live, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was excited to see something different. Sitting in the stalls we had a good view of the stage, which […]