Reviews
Local theatre productions and exhibitions.
Friday 3 February 2012 - Alice Dickerson
An extremely well executed piece of experimental theatre, this production fails to realise its ambitious aims.
An extremely well executed piece of experimental theatre, this production fails to realise its ambitious aims.
Saturday 21 January 2012 - Alice Dickerson
Despite being one of Shakespeare's least known plays, this production bursts at the seams with passion, humour and drama.
Despite being one of Shakespeare's least known plays, this production bursts at the seams with passion, humour and drama.
Saturday 31 December 2011 - Marion Marples
The Old Vic’s Christmas show ‘Noises Off’ brings tears of laughter to the eyes even after 30 years. Michael Frayn’s 1982 classic has been revived many times and has been seen by most theatre aficionados.
The Old Vic’s Christmas show ‘Noises Off’ brings tears of laughter to the eyes even after 30 years. Michael Frayn’s 1982 classic has been revived many times and has been seen by most theatre aficionados.
Tuesday 27 December 2011 - Alice Dickerson
An alternative to the festive but familiar pantomimes and ballets, which all ages will appreciate as the perfect post-Christmas treat.
An alternative to the festive but familiar pantomimes and ballets, which all ages will appreciate as the perfect post-Christmas treat.
Saturday 3 December 2011 - Alice Dickerson
A commendable attempt to broaden the appeal of opera, but one that unfortunately is more likely to turn the audience off rather than on.
A commendable attempt to broaden the appeal of opera, but one that unfortunately is more likely to turn the audience off rather than on.
Saturday 12 November 2011 - Alice Dickerson
Michael Sheen does not disappoint in the title role as the tortured prince, but the production falls short of breathing new life into this oft-staged play.
Michael Sheen does not disappoint in the title role as the tortured prince, but the production falls short of breathing new life into this oft-staged play.
Thursday 6 October 2011 - Kevin Newton
Bound is a voyage into the heart of a dying industry, told through the souls of proud men.
Bound is a voyage into the heart of a dying industry, told through the souls of proud men.
Friday 30 September 2011 - Rob Marshall
Considering this dark, funny, thoroughly miserable Irish tale of deceit, villainy and disappointment was first performed at the Abbey Theatre Dublin in January 1907 it anticipates the genre of sitcom with remarkable wit.
Considering this dark, funny, thoroughly miserable Irish tale of deceit, villainy and disappointment was first performed at the Abbey Theatre Dublin in January 1907 it anticipates the genre of sitcom with remarkable wit.
Wednesday 21 September 2011 - Alice Dickerson
A Broadway classic, which successfully blends operatic high-drama with all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy.
A Broadway classic, which successfully blends operatic high-drama with all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy.
Sunday 11 September 2011 - Alice Dickerson
A little bit of history is required to fully appreciate The Belle's Stratagem.
A little bit of history is required to fully appreciate The Belle's Stratagem.
Sunday 4 September 2011 - Alice Dickerson
Does this provocative production represent a step too far for Shakespeare's Globe, asks Alice Dickerson.
Does this provocative production represent a step too far for Shakespeare's Globe, asks Alice Dickerson.
Thursday 11 August 2011 - Leigh Hatts
The Globe Mysteries at Shakespeare's Globe opens with a group of hoodies who soon show their faces as many characters in an exciting three hour religious tableau.
The Globe Mysteries at Shakespeare's Globe opens with a group of hoodies who soon show their faces as many characters in an exciting three hour religious tableau.
Tuesday 9 August 2011 - Thais Dean
Acrylic, oil, brush, ink, music and a novel. All together. That is what you will find at the Care Revolution exhibition at Nolia's Gallery by the artist, writer and musician Marcia Mar.
Acrylic, oil, brush, ink, music and a novel. All together. That is what you will find at the Care Revolution exhibition at Nolia's Gallery by the artist, writer and musician Marcia Mar.
Friday 5 August 2011 - Fiona Doyle
Inspired by the music, art and poetry of one of India’s greatest literary figures Rabindranath Tagore, Song of the City was developed with an underground space in mind and works in tandem with the evocative Vault space at Southwark Playhouse.
Inspired by the music, art and poetry of one of India’s greatest literary figures Rabindranath Tagore, Song of the City was developed with an underground space in mind and works in tandem with the evocative Vault space at Southwark Playhouse.
Thursday 28 July 2011 - Alice Dickerson
This dark comedy proved so popular on its first run, it has returned to the Young Vic for a second dose of shock-a-minute drama.
This dark comedy proved so popular on its first run, it has returned to the Young Vic for a second dose of shock-a-minute drama.
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