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Reviews
1979 by Michael Healey. The Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW10 to 27 January 2024. 2**: William Russell.
“Turgid drama about Canadian politics.”
Photo Credit: Simon Annand.
This Much I know by Jonathan Spector. Hampstead Downstairs, Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London to 27 January 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“Bewildering but intriguing and well performed last play of the year.”
Photo Credit:The Other Richard.
The Motive and The Cue by Jack Thorne, The Noel Coward Theatre, St Martin’s Lane, London to 23 March 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“Mark Gatiss and Johnny Flynn magnificent account of how Richard Burton’s Hamlet reached the stage.”
Production Photo: Mark Douet.
Your’re a Good Man,Charlie Brown. Book, Music & Lyrics by Clark Gesner. Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, London to 14 January 2024. 3***: William Russell.
“Snoopy steals the show.”
Photo Credit : Simon Jackson.
Rock ‘N’ Roll by Tom Stoppard. Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London NW3. 3***: William Russell.
“Strongly cast revival of a play which for all its interest time has maybe not been kind to.”
Photo Credit: Manuel Harlan.
Dick Whittington By Alan McHugh. Additional material by Paul Merton. Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ to 07 January 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“Paul Merton is a magnificent dame in a first rate pantomime.”
Photo Credit: Craig Sugden.
Oh No It Isn’t by Luke Adamson. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 06 January 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“A splendid Christmas show – Oh, yes it is.”
Photo Credit:Davor @ The Ocular Creative.
The Songs of Solomon by Salomone Rossi - Vache Baroque, St John’s Smith Square, London SW1. 4****: Clare Colvin.
“Choreography that flowed through the course of the evening.”
Photo Credit: The Photography Shed.
High Society – Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter. Book by Arthur Kopit. The Mill at Sonning, Sonning Eye, Reading RG4 to 20 January 2024. 3***: William Russell.
“Musical fare for Christmas more Turkey than Plum Pudding.”
Photo Credit : Andreas Lambos.
Aberdeen by Cassie Workman. Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1D to 16 December 2023. 4****: William Russell.
“A spellbinding homage to Kurt Cobain.”
Photo Credit: Jake Bush.
Pacific Overtures. Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by John Weidman. The Menier Chocolate Factory, 53 Southwark Street, London SE1 to 24 February 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“A superb revival of a difficult Sondheim musical - not to be missed.”
Photo Credit: Manuel Harlan.
Infinite Life by Annie Baker. The Dorfman, the National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 to 13 January 2024. 3***: William Russell.
“Funny, sad, interesting piece about living with pain and seeking cures in dubious places.”
Photo credit: Marc Brenner.
£1 Thursdays by Ket Rose-Martin, the Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, London SW18 to 23 December 2023. 4****: William Russell.
“Perceptive, funny play about two young girls growing up in Bradford and facing up to what lies in store. A real pre-Christmas treat.”
Photo Credit: Alex Brenner.
Sleeping Beauty takes a Prick by Jon Bradfield &Martin Harper. Songs by Jon Bradfield. Charing Cross Theatre, Villiers Street, London WC2 to 13 January 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“For those who like adult pantomimes – if not, stay home.”
Photo Credit: Oli Sones.
Odyssey – a pantomime by John Savournin & David Eaton. Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1 to 31 December 2023. 5*****: William Russell.
“Possibly the best Charles Court Opera Company pantomime ever!.”
Photo Credit: Alex Brenner.
Constella Music 10th Anniversary Concert. Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells, Roseberry Avenue, London EC1E. 4****: William Russell.
“A moving Holocaust story and a fascinating account about the decade long existence of Constella Music as it is now to be known.”
Photo Credit: Constella (image of Geyer)
Cinderella – book by Vikki Stone. The Lyric, King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 to 06 January 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“An audience pleasing pantomime.”
Photo Credit : Manuel Harlan.
Oh What A Lovely War by Joan Littlewood, Gerry Raffles & Charles Chilton. Southwark Playhouse – the Large, 77 Newington Causeway, London SE1 to 09 December 2023. 4****: William Russell.
“Littlewood’s magic is lacking but for first time audiences this production should still work powerfully enough.”
Photo Credit: Alex Harvey-Brown.
Nineteen Gardens by Magdalena Miecznicka. Hampstead Theatre Downstairs, Eton Avenue, London NW3 to 09 December, 2023. 5*****: William Russell.
‘A searing play for our times – unmissable.’
Photo Credit: The Other Richard.
Mandy Patinkin in Concert. The Lyric Theatre, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D to 19 November, 2023. 5*****: William Russell.
‘Patinkin delivers a master class in the art of singing popular song.’
Photo Credit: Joan Marcus.