Author: Ian

Posted in Musicals Not-London Theatre Theatre review Top plays of 2019 Watermill Theatre

Review: Amélie the Musical, Watermill Theatre

A sensational adaptation of the film, Amélie the Musical completely captures my heart – see it now…

Posted in Shakespeare Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Theatre review

Review: Richard II, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Adjoa Andoh excels in an all-women-of-colour production of Richard II at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse “No matter…

Posted in Donmar Warehouse Musicals Theatre Theatre review

Review: Sweet Charity, Donmar Warehouse

Nowhere near enough charm in this Sweet Charity for my liking. Josie Rourke’s farewell to the Donmar…

Posted in Royal Court Theatre Theatre review

Review: Pah-La, Royal Court

Intriguing subject matter can’t quite elevate Pah-La above its frustrating structural issues at the Royal Court “You…

Posted in Laura Wade National Theatre Theatre Theatre review West End

Review: Home, I’m Darling, Duke of York’s Theatre

A return visit to Home, I’m Darling at the Duke of York’s Theatre just confirms how good…

Posted in TV

TV Review: Trapped Series 2

Icelandic crime thriller Trapped returns for a heart-breakingly good second series “Does this concern politics, or is…

Posted in Bridge Theatre Christopher Hampton Theatre Theatre review

Review: A German Life, Bridge Theatre

A German Life at the Bridge Theatre marks a titanic return to the London stage for Dame…

Posted in Musicals Not-London Royal Exchange Theatre Theatre review Top plays of 2019 UK

Review: West Side Story, Royal Exchange

Aletta Collins’ new choreography is just one of the highlights of a most successful West Side Story…

Posted in Mike Leigh Not-London Theatre Theatre review UK

Review: Abigail’s Party, Opera House Manchester

This touring production of Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s Party opts for comedy rather than tragicomedy at the Opera…