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Peter Grimes by Benjamin Britten, English National Opera, The Coliseum, London WC2. 4****: Clare Colvin.
‘ENO triumphs with David Alden’s masterly Peter Grimes in defiant form.’
Photo Credit: Tom Bowles.
Strangers in Between by Tommy Murphy. The Golden Goose Theatre, 146 Camberwell New Road, London SE5 to 7 October 2023. 3***: William Russell.
‘Well performed getting the t shirt dated gay play.’
Photo credit – Peter Davies.
Sunsets by Georgie Grier. Seven Dials Playhouse, 1A Tower Street, London WC2 to 30 September 2023. 3***: William Russell.
‘Laughter in London after tears on the Fringe.’
Vanya – after Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov. Adapted by Simon Stephens. The Duke of York’s Theatre, St Martin’s Lane, London to 21 October 2023. 4****: William Russell.
‘An actor at the top of his game – not to be missed .’
Photo credit : Marc Brenner.
The Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. Studio 1, the Arcola, 24 Ashwin Street, London E6 to 23 September, 2023. 5*****: William Russell.
‘Titipu titivated triumphantly.’
Photo Credit: Bill Knight
Anthro-pology by Lauren Gunderson. Hampstead Theatre, Swiss Cottage, London NW3 to 14th October 2023. 3***: William Russell.
‘Bungled tale about artificial intelligence.’
Photo credit: The Other Richard.
Rebecca based on the novel by Daphne DuMaurier. Book and Lyrics by Michael Kunze. Charing Cross Theatre, The Arches, Villiers St, London WC2 to 18 November, 2023. 2**: William Russell.
‘Better take the road to Mandalay than to Manderley – a truly dreadful musical.’
Photo Credit: Mark Senior.
Police Cops, Book & Lyrics by Zachary Hunt, Nathan Parkinson & Tom Roe. Southwark Playhouse, the Large – 77 Newington Causeway, London SE 1 to 14 October, 2023. 5*****: William Russell.
‘Lewd, loud and fun – a great night out.’
Photo Credit: Pamela Raith
Infamous by April De Angelis. Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London to September 2023. 3***: William Russell
‘The Quentins shine in the sad story of Lady Hamilton.’
Photo Credit: Steve Gregson
The Lady with A Dog adapted from the story by Anton Chekhov by Mark Geisser. Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, London N6 to 8th October 2023. 3***: William Russell
‘Decent performances but Chekhov should sue.’
Photo Credit: Flavia Fraser Canon
Birthright by T. C. Murray. The Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 to 30th September 2023. 4****: William Russell
‘A powerful drama of fraternal rivalry splendidly directed and played.’
Photo Credit: Craig Fuller
Colder Than Here by Laura Wade. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 24th September 2023. 3***: William Russell
‘Moving play about facing up to dying.’
Photo Credit: Tom Godber
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 2nd September 2023. 4****: William Russell.
‘A dream production of the Dream.’
Photo Credit: Bear in the Air
A Mirror by Sam Holcroft. The Almedia, Almeida Street, London, until 23rd September 2023. 3***: William Russell.
‘Jonny Lee Miller memorable in a powerful piece about censorship, weddings and lies.’
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner
Candy by Tim Fraser. Park 90, 13 Clifton Terrace, London N4 to 9th September 2023. 2**: William Russell.
‘ In spite of an intriguing idea Candy proves less than enthralling.’
Photo Credit: Ali Wright.
Eve: All About Her by Keith Ramsay. Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1D to 26th August 2023. 4****: William Russell.
‘Ramsay tells more than you knew about Harrington in a terrific cabaret turn.’
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner
Next to Normal. Music by Tom Kitt. Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey. The Donmar, 41 Earlham Streeet, London WC2H to 07 October, 2023. 4****: William Russell.
‘An ordinary day, an ordinary family but an extraordinary musical.’
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner
BBC Prom 49: Robert Schumann Das Paradies und die Peri, 22 August, 2023; Royal Albert Hall. 5*****: Clare Colvin
‘Outpouring of song exerts its romance in Schumann’s oriental fairy tale.’
Photo Credit: Mark Allan
Death Note the Musical in Concert. The London Palladium 21 August, 2023 and then the Lyric, Shaftesbury Avenue for three more performances. 5*****: William Russell.
‘Absolutely enthralling, packed with rousing arias which are belted out!’
Photo Credit: Mark Senior
Dumbledore is so Gay by Robert Holtom. Southwark Playhouse, the Little 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1 to 23rd September 2023. 5*****: William Russell.
‘Heart warming, hilarious and life affirming.’
Photo Credit: David Johnson