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Reviews
Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE 4 to 14th October 2023. 3***: William Russell.
‘An impassioned Hedda seeking a man with vine leaves in his hair.’
Photo Credit: Robert Piwko Photography.
The White Factory by Dmitri Glukhovsky. Marylebone Theatre, 35 Park Road, London NW1 to 4 November 2023. 4****: William Russell.
‘Powerful, moving, thought provoking and splendidly played.’
Photo Credit: Mark Senior.
These Demons by Rachel Bellman. Theatre 503, The Latchmere, 503 Battersea Park Road, London SW 11 to 14 October 2023. 3***: William Russell.
‘Things that go plop in the night.’
Photo credit: Lydia Crisafulli.
Imposters by Molly Davis. Jerwood downstairs, Royal Court Theatre, 50 Sloane Square, London SW1 to 14 October 2023. 4****: William Russell
‘Rewarding and entertaining.’
Photo credit – Ali Wright.
Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London SE1 to 28 October 2023. 3***: William Russell.
‘Praised by some but ultimately disappointing revival.’
Frank and Percy by Ben Weatherill. The Other Palace, 12 Palace Street, London SW1E to 17 December 2023. 5*****: William Russell.
‘Allam & McKellen at the top of their game.’
Photo credit – Jack Merriman
The 39 Steps by John Buchan – adapted by Patrick Barlow, Manor Pavilion Theatre – Sidmouth until 23 September 2023, 5*****. Review: Cormac Richards.
‘Hilarious, inventive, bonkers and thrilling.’
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.
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.
Private Lives by Noel Coward, Manor Pavilion Theatre – Sidmouth until 16th September 2023. 5*****: Cormac Richards
‘Classy Production of the Coward classic.’
Photo Credit: Andrew Beckett
Past Tents by Seth Jones & David J Keogh, Alma Tavern Theatre – Clifton, Bristol and touring. 5*****: Cormac Richards
‘Original, bonkers, hilarious and brilliant.’
Photo Credit: David J Keogh
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.