LIFT
Rating [rating=3] Reviewed by Frances Revel Like most of the characters in LIFT – the musical, I’m not sure how I feel. I had high expectations for a show which featured the likes of Wicked’s Nikki Davis-Jones, Avenue Q’s Julie Atherton and Sister Act’s Cynthia Erivo, but after the 75 minutes was up I […]
One Man, Two Guvnors
Rating [rating=4] Reviewed by Tony Peters Cast Francis Henshall – Gavin Spokes Dolly – Kelly Price Charlie “the Duck” Clench – Ian Burfield Pauline Clench – Rhona Croker Stanley Stubbers – Sam Alexander Alan Dangle – Harry Kershaw Harry Dangle – Hugh Sachs Rachel Crabbe – Amy Cudden Gareth – David Benson Alfie – […]
Tango Fire – Flames of Desire
Rating [rating=4] Reviewed by Tony Peters There’s a famous quote by George Bernard Shaw “Dancing is a vertical expression of a horizontal desire” that’s very fittingly reproduced in the programme for this electrifying show that certainly raises the temperature on a cold January evening. The Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires returns to Sadlers […]
Quartermaine's Terms
Wilma’s Rating [rating=4] Quartermaine’s Terms tells the comedic story of the problems of a flourishing school in 1960’s Cambridge. The show is set entirely in the staff room where Rowan Atkinson proves an almost permanent fixture, sitting in his tatty chair for the majority of the show, as his memory doesn’t serve him well and […]
Rock of Ages
Rating [rating=5] Reviewed by Jamie chapman Dixon Where: Garrick Theatre Price: £25 – £65 How long: 2.5 hours (15 minute interval) Rock of ages returns to the stage once more after its sell out run at The Shaftesbury Theatre. We hear the very familiar story of a young, beautiful girl (Sherrie, played by Natalie Andreou) […]
The Turn of the Screw
Rating [rating=3] Reviewed by Tony Peters Play by Henry James Adapted by Rebecca Lenkiewicz Directed by Lindsay Posner Cast The GovernessAnna Madeley Mrs GroseGemma Jones MilesLaurence Belcher FloraEmilia Jones, Isabella Blake Thomas, Lucy Morton Peter QuintEoin Geoghegan Miss JesselCaroline Bartleet After masterminding cracking revivals of Noises Off and Abigail’s Party in the past year, director […]
THE DREAMER EXAMINES HIS PILLOW
Rating [rating=4] Reviewed by Tony Peters Old Red Lion Theatre, Angel Islington, 22 January – 16 February Written by John Patrick Shanley Director Anil Douglas Cast TommyKieran Moloney DonnaStacie Bono DadJason Will John Patrick Shanley’s powerful drama finally gets a UK premiere with this impressive production courtesy of Lightning Jar Theatre Company. It was written […]
Rocky Horror Show
Wilma’s Rating [rating=5] The first time I saw The Rocky Horror Show (many years ago) I was dressed up to the nines in fishnets and suspenders (a lovely thought I know). Last night however, I decided to leave that to the younger generation and go in my normal attire! Wimbledon didn’t disappoint (even for a […]
GOOD MORNING, ALAMO!
Rating [rating=3] Reviewed by Tony Peters Mark R Giesser’s satirical drama set during the battle of the Alamo debuts at the Tabard Theatre in Turnham Green and portrays events somewhat differently to John Wayne in his 1960 film, but probably no less historically sketchy — depending on where your sympathies lie. The time is 1835, […]
Salad Days
Wilma’s Rating [rating=4] Salad days is a 1950’s sing and dance show about a boy and girl (Timothy and Jane) who take on the responsibility of looking after a street piano for a month and the way it brings them together as a couple. Throw in an alien from outer-space and you have salad days! […]