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Piaf - Watermill Theatre REVIEW
Audrey Brisson delivers a powerhouse performance in Piaf  at the Watermill Theatre, perfectly embodying the iconic French singer Édith...
2 days ago


Boys from the Blackstuff - Cheltenham Everyman REVIEW
James Graham’s adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s iconic 1980s TV series Boys from the Blackstuff  brings the biting realities of Thatcher’s...
3 days ago


Romeo and Juliet (Rap and R&B version) REVIEW
This Spring, Belgrade Theatre, Bristol Old Vic and Hackney Empire are hosting a modern take on Romeo and Juliet  breathes new life into...
Mar 22


The Autobiography of a Cad - Watermill Theatre REVIEW
Ian Hislop and Nick Newman return to the Watermill Theatre with their adaptation of AG Macdonell’s An Autobiography of a Cad . Written in...
Feb 15


Play On! - Bristol Old Vic REVIEW
Play On! is a vibrant and joyous reimagining of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, set against the backdrop of 1940s Harlem's jazz scene. This...
Jan 19


Aladdin Pantomime - Cheltenham Everyman REVIEW
Pantomime season is upon us, and theatres across the country are decked out for festive family fun. While the titles may rarely change,...
Dec 8, 2024


Pinocchio - The Watermill Theatre REVIEW
This year’s festive family production at The Watermill Theatre brought Pinocchio  to life in a captivating and whimsical way. I attended...
Dec 2, 2024


The Three Musketeers: Trois - The Barn Theatre - Cirencester REVIEW
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has a well-earned reputation for delivering standout productions, consistently showcasing top-tier talent...
Nov 29, 2024


Never Let Me Go - Bristol Old Vic REVIEW
For those who, like myself, enter this production with no prior knowledge—neither having read Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel nor seen its film...
Nov 13, 2024


Reverberation - Bristol Old Vic REVIEW
Sitting during the interval, I idly began googling the creative team behind Reverberation  when I felt a tap on the shoulder. “That’s my...
Oct 10, 2024


The King's Speech - Watermill Theatre REVIEW
I'll begin by admitting that I haven't seen the award-winning film The King's Speech , so I can't offer a direct comparison. However,...
Sep 25, 2024


Stones in his Pockets - Cheltenham Everyman REVIEW
This 25th-anniversary revival of Stones in His Pockets  is a spirited co-production by the Octagon Theatre Bolton, the Barn Theatre in...
Sep 18, 2024


Wonderboy - Bristol Old Vic REVIEW
Two years after its premiere, Wonderboy  returns to the Bristol Old Vic this autumn as part of its UK tour. It follows thirteen-year-old...
Sep 17, 2024


Why Am I So Single? REVIEW
Why Am I So Single is the most highly anticipated show of the year. With huge ‘second album pressure’ on creatives Toby Marlow and Lucy...
Sep 14, 2024


Fangirls - Lyric Hammersmith REVIEW
"Fangirl" might feel like a 21st-century term, but the phenomenon it describes has been around for decades, from Beatlemania to the KISS...
Aug 7, 2024


Barnum - The Watermill Theatre - REVIEW
I have a small theatre-related confession to make… I don’t like The Greatest Showman. I know as a theatre fan that’s practically...
Jul 12, 2024


2:22 A Ghost Story - Gielgud Theatre REVIEW
2:22 A Ghost Story is already well known within the theatre industry for its unconventional casting. Opening with Lily Allen’s stage...
Jun 15, 2024


A Child of Science - Bristol Old Vic REVIEW
Over 10 million babies have been born as a result of IVF and the work of three incredible individuals. Over 10 million moments of joy for...
Jun 13, 2024


Fanny - Watermill Theatre REVIEW
It’s always a tricky moment when your thoughts and feelings don’t align with the masses on a show, but I have to remind myself that...
Jun 1, 2024


Minority Report - Lyric Hammersmith Theatre REVIEW
I am not a ‘film person’ - I am very much a victim of too much theatre; which makes a film night out to the cinema a rare event! I’m that...
May 1, 2024


Two Strangers Carry A Cake Across New York - Criterion Theatre REVIEW
Following an initial run at the Kiln Theatre, it’s a joy to see yet another new British musical making its mark on the West End. Two...
Apr 25, 2024


Much Ado About Nothing - The Watermill Theatre REVIEW
We all know by now that theatres love putting a new twist on classic Shakespeare…yet some adaptations work and some don’t. The...
Apr 17, 2024


Starter for Ten - Bristol Old Vic REVIEW
David Nicholls is more known than ever at the moment his One Day love story being transformed into a hit Netflix TV series but he’s got...
Mar 9, 2024


Standing at the Sky's Edge - Gillian Lynne Theatre REVIEW
Fresh from a break following its award-winning run at The National last year, Standing at the Sky’s Edge feels right at home at The...
Mar 8, 2024


Sherlock Holmes and the Poison Wood - Watermill Theatre REVIEW
When a press release for the brand new Sherlock Holmes rock musical landed in my inbox you’d better know I was intrigued. Holmes isn’t...
Feb 13, 2024


Bronco Billy The Musical - Charring Cross Theatre REVIEW
Please note: this review was originally written for Musical Theatre Review This town isn’t big enough for the both of us… That’s right,...
Feb 4, 2024


Mother Goose Pantomime - Cheltenham Everyman REVIEW
I cannot resist but return to Cheltenham for their pantomime every year. Perhaps it’s returning to my old university town, or being...
Dec 4, 2023


Choir of Man - Arts Theatre REVIEW
It was a pleasure to be invited along to The Choir of Man gala performance to celebrate their one-year anniversary at the Arts Theatre as...
Oct 12, 2023


Derren Brown’s Unbelievable - Criterion Theatre
‘A magician is an actor playing the part of a magician’ - the opening monologue plants the seed to break down the starry-cloaked magician...
Sep 30, 2023


Spitting Image: the Musical - Phoenix Theatre REVIEW
Spitting Image was hugely popular in the 80s and 90s and with its resurgence in 2020 it’s now taking home in the Phoenix Theatre in the...
Jun 18, 2023


Bonnie and Clyde - Garrick Theatre REVIEW
They made a name for themselves back in the 30s and now Bonnie and Clyde returns to the West End with its second run at the Garrick...
Mar 10, 2023


Othello - The Watermill Theatre, Newbury
Karla Marie Sweet’s adaptation of the Shakespeare classic is a bold reinvention. I found myself leaving the theatre with a lot to say, as...
Sep 23, 2022


Into The Woods - Theatre Royal Bath REVIEW
Co-directors Terry Gilliam and Leah Hausman haven’t had an easy ride getting this revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods to the...
Aug 31, 2022


Driving Miss Daisy - The Barn Theatre REVIEW
It’s not an exaggeration to say that half the audience left the Barn Theatre on press night for Driving Miss Daisy, with a tear (or...
Aug 23, 2022


Great British Bake Off: The Musical - Cheltenham Everyman REVIEW
To see a world premiere of a production based around a much-loved TV show at a theatre very close to my heart makes me beam with...
Aug 6, 2022


Whistle Down The Wind - The Watermill Theatre REVIEW
This was the first UK revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman’s epic rock musical in over a decade. Quite a statement,...
Jul 30, 2022


Bleak Expectations - The Watermill Theatre REVIEW
First known as a familiar BBC 4 Radio Comedy, now Bleak Expectations has come to life as a stage production at the Watermill Theatre....
Jun 6, 2022


The Wicker Husband - The Watermill Theatre REVIEW
As I write this it is March 16. It will always be a significant day in the theatre world. In 2020 when the theatres were forced to close,...
Mar 16, 2022


Spike - Watermill Theatre, Newbury REVIEW
The latest production to grace the Watermill stage tells the story of Spike Miligan’s battles both in war and with the BBC as he fights...
Feb 4, 2022


Dreamgirls - Bristol Hippodrome REVIEW
The first UK tour of Dreamgirls was due to kick off in 2020, but with that being the year that everything was cancelled, it eventually...
Jan 8, 2022


The Jungle Book - Watermill Theatre REVIEW
For those looking for the classic Rudyard Kipling story or lighthearted Disney tale, this version of The Jungle Book might not be for...
Nov 23, 2021


The Brothers Grimm Present: Cinderella - The Barn Theatre REVIEW
The Barn in Cirencester brings a darker side to festive shows this Christmas with their offering of The Brothers Grimm presents:...
Nov 21, 2021


REVIEW: Everybody's Talking About Jamie - Bristol Hippodrome
After a year's delay due to Covid-19 Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has finally strutted into Bristol Hippodrome with plenty of joy and...
Oct 21, 2021


REVIEW: The Dresser - Cheltenham Everyman
Two well-known names have joined forces in the latest production of The Dresser to tour the UK. Matthew Kelly and Julian Clary star in...
Sep 23, 2021

Lone Flyer - The Watermill Theatre, Newbury REVIEW
When I saw this show pop up I knew there was one person I had to take along - my partner. He loves theatre, which falls only second to...
Sep 18, 2021

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella - Gillian Lynne Theatre, London REVIEW
Five weeks after the show’s aborted July 14 premiere, and with numerous other dates offered and then dropped along the way, Andrew Lloyd...
Sep 14, 2021


Matthew Bourne's The Midnight Bell - Cheltenham Everyman REVIEW
Matthew Bourne’s latest project takes us into the under-belly of 1930s London life; following ordinary people doing relatively ordinary...
Sep 13, 2021


Amélie the Musical - Criterion Theatre REVIEW
Opposite the roaring mayhem and flashing lights of Piccadilly Circus, the Criterion Theatre sits with an exquisite yet humble musical...
Sep 7, 2021


Educating Rita - Cheltenham Everyman REVIEW
I first saw the production in 2018 with the same cast but this time around it has been cut down and condensed into a more Covid-friendly...
Aug 27, 2021


Groan Ups - Theatre Royal Bath REVIEW
Mischief Theatre has delighted us for years with their productions of The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and A Comedy About A...
Aug 18, 2021
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