REVIEWS

<strong>The Marriage of Figaro – Liverpool Empire</strong>

Mozart’s classic four-act comic opera, an adaptation with Da Ponte of Beaumarchais’ banned 1778 play about warring masters and servants,…

4 years ago

<strong>Robin Hood ‘The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto – Theatr Clwyd</strong>

Is there anywhere that can do a Rock ‘n’ Roll panto better than Theatr Clwyd? In my opinion ‘Oh no…

4 years ago

Nativity! The Musical – The Rep, Birmingham

Based on the film Nativity! The musical version premiered at The Rep in 2017 and has since had three runs…

4 years ago

<strong>Oppenheimer – Manchester School of Theatre</strong>

The genesis of the 'Manhattan' project, to develop a nuclear bomb ahead of Nazi Germany at the end of World…

4 years ago

<strong>Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty – The Lowry</strong>

Wow! For the awesome stage set and evocative costumes (such creativity from Lez Brotherton). Wow! For the hauntingly beautiful music…

4 years ago

<strong>Noughts and Crosses – Liverpool Playhouse</strong>

A new baby signals hope, as does an unopened letter. Hope that things will be better. Fans of Malorie Blackman’s…

4 years ago

<strong>Madame Bovary – Jermyn Street Theatre</strong>

If you have read this incredible novel, you’ll perhaps be quite confused why Jermyn Street Theatre has chosen this to…

4 years ago

<strong>Mrs Warren’s Profession – Richmond Theatre</strong>

George Bernard Shaw wrote Mrs Warren's profession in 1893. It was immediately banned by the Lord Chamberlain, and it was…

4 years ago

<strong>The Rocky Horror Show – New Wimbledon Theatre</strong>

The cult rock and roll musical is back and better than ever. With its cult following providing witty heckles, further…

4 years ago

<strong>Dinner With Groucho – Arcola Theatre</strong>

In 'Dinner with Groucho', Frank McGuinness tells the story of Groucho Marx and T.S. Eliot having dinner in a strange…

4 years ago