Russell T Davies’ Shakespeare adaptation is both lovingly faithful and gloriously refreshed
Month: May 2016
The New York-London Rendezvous, Canal Café Theatre, London ★★★
Two friends meet once a year, and sing to each other. But is it worth us listening?
Wiretapper, somewhere in London ★★★★
Immersive theatre goes hi-tech with this smartphone-assisted event
The Threepenny Opera, National Theatre ★★★
The National’s new translation of the Brecht/Weill musical doesn’t translate into a fully effective show
Jekyll and Hyde, Old Vic Theatre ★★★★
More storytelling, greater cohesiveness and more thrilling visuals than most new West End musicals
Photo Preview: The McOnie Company’s Jekyll and Hyde
In advance of tonight’s press night, images from The McOnie Company’s new production of Jekyll and Hyde
A View from Islington North, Arts Theatre ★★★
Reviewed for The Reviews Hub: Out of Joint theatre company’s evening of political satire collects works old and new by some of our country’s best-known playwrights, taking potshots at several elements of the current political establishment to varying levels of success. The first, oldest piece, is Mark Ravenhill’s The Mother, with Sarah Alexander as a foul-mouthed…
Matthew Strachan and Guests, St James Theatre Studio ★★★½
Songwriter and musical composer Strachan showcases his talents, with help from two formidable stars
The Sound of Music UK Tour ★★★
The show that will blossom and grow for ever resumes its tour of regional theatres with a refreshed cast
The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Waterloo East Theatre, London ★★½
Crude stereotypes abound in a show which does no credit to the acting talents on display
Kris Rawlinson and Friends, The Pheasantry, London ★★★★
The musical director and arranger headlines in his own gig, with some genuine friends to help
Woody Sez, Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury ★★★★
Legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie’s life story, told through his music
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