Category: UK

Posted in Not-London RSC Shakespeare Theatre Theatre review Top plays of 2010 UK

Review: Romeo and Juliet, Courtyard Theatre Stratford

“…the fearful passage of their death-mark’d love” Rupert Goold’s production of Romeo and Juliet at the Courtyard…

Posted in Not-London RSC Shakespeare Theatre UK

Review: Antony and Cleopatra, Courtyard Theatre Stratford

“Give me my robe, put on my crown; I have immortal longings in me” Never mind ‘the…

Posted in Gilbert and Sullivan Musicals Not-London Theatre Theatre Royal Brighton UK

Review: The Pirates of Penzance, Theatre Royal Brighton

“About binomial theorem I’m teeming with a lot o’ news, with many cheerful facts about the square…

Posted in Nicholas Wright Not-London Philip Pullman Theatre UK

Review: His Dark Materials Part I & Part II, Lowry

In the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit straight off that the production of His…

Posted in Musicals Not-London Theatre UK

Review: The Wizard Of Oz, Lowry

Casting the lead for their Christmas show The Wizard of Oz with their own ‘Dorothy Idol’ talent…

Posted in Not-London Philip Pullman Theatre Theatre Royal Bath UK

Review: His Dark Materials, Theatre Royal Bath Young People’s Theatre

Established as probably my favourite theatrical experience ever when it played the National Theatre, when I heard…

Posted in Musicals Not-London Theatre Theatre review UK

Review: Acorn Antiques The Musical, The Lowry

Having seen and loved Acorn Antiques The Musical when it played in London, despite a few misgivings…