REVIEW: Seven Drunken Nights: the Story of the Dubliners
Reading Time: 2 minutesA perfect night for The Dubliners superfans, but lacked authenticity to properly engage newcomers
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REVIEW: Who Let The God’s Out?
Reading Time: 2 minutesTargeted at children ages 7-11, Who Let The God’s Out? takes one of the beloved books from Max Evans’ series about young boy Elliot who needs to save the world and save his mum, and turns it into a welcoming theatre production.
REVIEW: The Gruffalo’s Child
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Gruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson is one of the most well known stories amongst children, so choosing this story for a performance is bound to go down well. Tall Stories (already known for The Gruffalo) put on an excellent adaptation of the entertaining tale, giving children a wonderful introduction to the world of theatre.
REVIEW: A Fairytale for Christmas at Dominion Theatre
Reading Time: 2 minutesFestive fun for all that captures the spiritof an Irish Christmas A theatre trip at Christmas is a classic family tradition and A Fairytale for Christmas is a wonderful remedy to the mundanity of the family panto…
REVIEW: Beethoven I Shall Hear Heaven
Reading Time: 3 minutesA beautiful way to capture the emotional story of Beethoven’s life alongside his incredible works The dusky lighting of the stunning, partly outdoor Holland Park Opera venue was the perfect setting for the higgeldy piggedly stage where…
REVIEW: To See Ourselves
Reading Time: 2 minutes
E. M. Delafield, is now best known for the comic classic The Diary of a Provincial Lady, which has never been out of print since it was first published in 1931. She was also a successful playwright, with productions in the West End, on Broadway and on the radio.
REVIEW: Earnest? at Richmond Theatre
Reading Time: 3 minutesFresh ideas throughout the show kept the raucous hilarity going
REVIEW: I See Me & Meryl Streep
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith skilled impressions and quality singing, Keddie performs an excellent Meryl Streep, but the storyline lacks the power to fully grip an audience. As a self- proclaimed Meryl Streep fanatic, actor and comedian Alexandra Keddie used skilled…
REVIEW: ENO’s The Marriage of Figaro
Reading Time: 2 minutesJoe Hill-Gibbons’s production of the Marriage of Figaro suffered like so many theatre productions at the hands of the pandemic, managing one opening night before sadly having to shut.
REVIEW: The Pirates of Penzance
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe performance of The Pirates of Penzance at the London Coliseum effectively showcased Gilbert and Sullivan's humor by prioritizing music and scripting over complex design. With a focus on vibrant yet simplistic scenery, the cast, including talented members from the Harewood Artist scheme, delivered an enjoyable and playful rendition, highlighting their skills and connection with the conductor.