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Reviews
Deathtrap by Ira Levin, Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, until 29th July, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: Cormac Richards.
“Top work from the cast and director.”
Photo Credit: Gilroy Theatre.
A Foot in the Door by Richard Harris, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth, until 26 July 2025, 3☆☆☆. Review: Cormac Richards
“undemanding, diverting and very funny.”
Photo Credit: Summer Play Festival.
Time and Time Again by Alan Ayckbourn, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth, until 19 July, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: Cormac Richards.
“Effortlessly produces laughter.”
Photo Credit: Andrew Beckett.
Quartet by Ronald Harwood, Manor Pavilion Theatre – Sidmouth, until 12 July, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: Cormac Richards
“warm-hearted and poignant.”
Photo Credit: Andrew Beckett.
Don’t Dress For Dinner by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon, Manor Pavilion Theatre – Sidmouth, until 5 July, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: Cormac Richards.
“A fabulously fun and funny production.”
Photo Credit: Andrew Beckett.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare – Poltimore House and Gardens, Devon and touring until 3 August, 5☆☆☆☆. Review: Cormac Richards.
“A delight from beginning to end.”
Photo Credit: Paul Smith.
A Touch of Danger by Francis Durbridge, Manor Pavilion Theatre – Sidmouth, until 28 June, 3☆☆☆. Review: Cormac Richards
“Perfect escapism”
Photo Credit: Andrew Beckett.
Constellations by Nick Payne, Roborough Studios, Exeter University until 30 May 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review Cormac Richards.
“tackled with a deep sense of care and consideration”
Photo Credit: EUTCO
Yes, Prime Minister by Antony Jay & Jonathan Lynn, Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth, 15-20 July 2024, 3✩✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards.
“An entertaining and topical production.”
Photo Credit: Claire Evans.
Perfect Crime by Warren Manzi, Manor Pavilion Theatre Sidmouth, 8-13 July 2024 & Windsor Theatre Royal, 16-20 July 2024, 2✩✩. Review: Cormac Richards.
“An admirable production in many ways, but…..”
Photo credit: Sidmouth Summer Play Festival.
My Son’s a Queer (But what can you do?) The Belgrade Theatre 15 to 17 July 2024 and UK tour, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: Hannah Phillips.
“We all came out singing your tune!”
Photo Credit: Mark Senior.
The Harmony Test by Richard Molloy. Downstairs at Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London NW3 to 22 June 2024. 4✩✩✩✩ Review: William Russell.
“Sparkling comedy about getting pregnant.”
Photo Credit: Richard Lakos.
Houdini’s Greatest Escape by Feargus Woods Dunlop, Exeter Northcott Theatre until 16 May 2024 and touring, 3✩✩✩ Review: Cormac Richards
“…a fun show and elevated by the magical element.”
Photo Credit: Pamela Raith
Leaves of Glass by Philip Ridley. Park 90, 19 Jan to 10 Feb 2024. 5****: William Russell.
“That ‘other country’ that is the past devastatingly exposed.”
Photo credit: Mark Senior.
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.