Tag: Des McAleer

Posted in Jez Butterworth Royal Court Theatre Theatre review Top plays of 2017

Review: The Ferryman, Royal Court

“This family can take care of its own” The hype around Jez Butterworth’s new play The Ferryman…

Posted in Anton Chekhov David Hare National Theatre Theatre

Review: Young Chekhov – The Seagull, National Theatre

  “We should show life…as we see it in our dreams.” The Seagull may be the most…

Posted in Anton Chekhov David Hare National Theatre Theatre

Review: Young Chekhov – Ivanov, National Theatre

  “People think there’s something deep about despair. But there isn’t” With Platonov failing to even make…

Posted in Anton Chekhov David Hare National Theatre Theatre

Review: Young Chekhov – Platonov, National Theatre

  “Whatever you do, don’t rely on your own judgement. That’s the worst mistake you could make…

Posted in Film Kenneth Branagh

DVD Review: My Week With Marilyn

“I thought you hated all that Royal Court stuff”  I never quite got round to watching My…

Posted in Anton Chekhov Chichester Festival Theatre David Hare Not-London Theatre UK

Review: The Seagull, Chichester Festival Theatre

  Didn’t feel much like writing about the Young Chekhov season today (or going to be quite…

Posted in Anton Chekhov Chichester Festival Theatre David Hare Not-London Theatre UK

Review: Ivanov, Chichester Festival Theatre

  Didn’t feel much like writing about the Young Chekhov season today (or going to be quite…

Posted in Anton Chekhov Chichester Festival Theatre David Hare Not-London Theatre UK

Review: Platonov, Chichester Festival Theatre

  Didn’t feel much like writing about the Young Chekhov season today (or going to be quite…