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...
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Nov 13
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...
Oct 9
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...
Sep 25
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 18
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 16
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 14
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...
Aug 6
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...
Jul 12
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...
Jun 15
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 13
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...
May 31
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...
May 1
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...
Apr 25
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 17
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...
Mar 9
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 8
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...
Feb 13
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 4
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,...
Dec 4, 2023
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...
Oct 12, 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...
Sep 30, 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...
Jun 18, 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...
Mar 10, 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...
Sep 23, 2022
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...
Aug 31, 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 23, 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 6, 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...
Jul 30, 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,...
Jun 6, 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....
Mar 16, 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,...
Feb 4, 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...
Jan 8, 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...
Nov 23, 2021
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 21, 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:...
Oct 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...
Sep 23, 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 18, 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 14, 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 13, 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 7, 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...
Aug 27, 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 18, 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 10, 2021
Priscilla Queen of the Desert - Cheltenham Everyman REVIEW
I’ve seen a few productions since theatres reopened but after experiencing Priscilla it really feels like the industry is back with a...
Jul 27, 2021
Priscilla Queen of the Desert - Theatre Royal Bath REVIEW
Entering the theatre for Priscilla Queen of the Desert I had a rain cloud above my head and I really wasn’t in the party mood. However,...
Jul 22, 2021
Charlie & Stan - Theatre Royal Bath REVIEW
Laurel and Hardy are arguably one of the most famous comedy duos, but what if it wasn’t really meant to be. Stan Laurel met Charlie...
Jul 2, 2021
As You Like It - Watermill Theatre, Newbury
Sustainability, singing and Shakespeare. The Watermill’s latest creation is an enjoyable outdoor production of the rustic comedy As You...
Jun 23, 2021
Oleanna - Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath REVIEW
David Mamet’s three-act Oleanna was originally presented at the Ustinov Studio back in December 2020 but if you missed it then don’t...
Jun 3, 2021
Four Quartets - Theatre Royal Bath REVIEW
Ralph Fiennes was met with a standing ovation on press night of his newest production, Four Quartets, featuring T.S Eliot’s finest poems....
May 27, 2021
Touching The Void - Bristol Old Vic REVIEW
The line from Bristol Old Vic's Tom Morris of “Live theatre is back!” was met with applause on the opening night of the Bristol theatre...
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