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Reviews
Marry Me A Little. Songs by Stephen Sondheim. Conceived by Craig Lucas & Norman Rene. The Stage Door Theatre, 150 Drury Lane, London WC2b to 13 April 2024. 5✩✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“An enchanting evening beautifully sung”
Photo Credit: Peter Davies.
The Sobcentre by Benedict Crosby, written by Guy Woods. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 02 March 2024. 3✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
"A well acted and intriguing play about inmates of a clinic for sad people.”
Photo Credit: Jessy Winchester
Standing at the Sky’s Edge. Book by Chris Bush, Music & Lyrics by Richard Hawley. The Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B booking to 31 April 2024. 5*****: William Russell.
“One of the best musicals in years.”
Photo credit: Brinkhoff-Moegenburg
The Human Body by Lucy Kirkwood. The Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, London WC2H to 13 April 2024. 3✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Keely Hawes magnificent in an overlong, overstuffed play set during the creation of the National Health Service.”
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner.
Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini, English Touring Opera, Hackney Empire, London E8, then touring till 28 May. 2✩✩ Review: Clare Colvin.
“Tragedy as a surreal nightmare.”
Photo Credit: Richard Hubert Smith
JAB by James McDermott. The Finborough Theatre,118 Finborough Road, London SW10 to 16 March. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A finely written account of a marriage falling apart under the strains of lockdown brilliantly acted.”
Photo Credit: Steve Gregson
Cowboys and Lesbians by Billie Esplen. Park 90, Clifton Terrace, London N4 to 09 March 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Funny, perceptive account of queer love at home - and on the range.”
Photo credit: Ella Pavlides.
Out of Season by Neil D’Souza. Hampstead Theatre Downstairs , Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London to 23 March 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A sparkling comedy with bite about the dangers of a weekend reunion twenty years on.”
Photo Credit: The Other Richard
Wish You Weren’t Here by Katie Radford. Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1D to 2 March 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Touching, funny and ultimately uplifting encounter between mother and child.”
Photo Credit: Chris Saunders.
The Circle by Somerset Maugham. Richmond Theatre, the Green, Richmond TW9 1QJ to 25 February 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A fine revival of a sparkling comedy”
Photo Credit: Ellie Kurttz
Double Feature by John Logan. Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London NW3 to 16 March 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“A fascinating look at the way actors and directors clash and exploit their power.”
Photo Credit: Manuel Harlan.
Deathtrap by Ira Levin. The Mill at Sonning, Reading RG4 to 30 March 2024. 3✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Ira Levin’s venerable thriller fails to fire on all cylinders.”
Photo Credit : Andreas Lambis.
Lear’s Shadow by Colin Hurley. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 24 February 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Colin Hurley’s Lockdown Baby illuminates King Lear and delights.”
Photo credit – Janet Baker.
When You Pass Over My Tomb by Sergio Blanco adapted by Daniel Goldman. The Arcola, 24 Ashwin Street, Dalston, London E8 to 02 March 2024. 3✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Choosing to die, necrophilia, and leaving something behind.”
Photo Credit: Alex Brenner
The Addams Family Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, music & lyrics by Andrew Lippa. In concert 12/13 February 2024 at the Palladium, Argyle Street, London. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“High camp and black humour as the Addams Family return to the stage.”
Photo Credit: Pamela Raith
Wagner’s Siegfried: Der Ring des Nibelungen, Regents Opera, Grand Temple, Freemasons’ Hall, London WC2.4✩✩✩✩ Review: Clare Colvin
“Raw energy to Wagner’s third Ring Cycle opera Siegfried.”
Photo Credit: Steve Gregson Photography
Ten Nights by Shahid Iqbal Khan. The Omnibus Theatre, 1 Clapham Northside, London SW4 to 21 February 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Finely performed account of one man’s journey to redemption – moving and funny.”
Production Photograph:Catherine Frawley.
Wagner’s Siegfried: Der Ring des Nibelungen, February 2024 – Sunday 4th, Wednesday 7th, Saturday 10th. Regents Opera, Grand Temple, Freemasons’ Hall, London WC2. 4****: Clare Colvin
Raw energy to Wagner’s third Ring Cycle opera Siegfried
Photo Credit: Steve Gregson Photography
Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown, Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate, London 06 February to 03 March 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“Robert Jason Brown’s music gloriously sung and played.”
Photo Credit: Film Free Photography.
Self - Raising by Mike Kenny & Jenny Sealey. Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1 to 17 February 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“An indomitable woman talks about her life, family secrets and lies – and being deaf.”
Photo Credit: Tiu Makkonen.