Tag: Edward Bennett

Posted in Southwark Playhouse Theatre

Review: Orson’s Shadow, Southwark Playhouse

“When and where did you hear the rumour that I’ve been playing to empty houses?” When a…

Posted in Chichester Festival Theatre Not-London Theatre UK

Review: The Rehearsal, Minerva

“Life has a way of sorting things out and leaving them in some sort of order” Chichester…

Posted in Not-London RSC Shakespeare Theatre UK

Review: Love’s Labour’s Won (Much Ado About Nothing), Royal Shakespeare Theatre

“I did not think I should live till I were married” In a brief programme note, Gregory…

Posted in Not-London RSC Shakespeare Theatre UK

Review: Love’s Labour’s Lost, Royal Shakespeare Theatre

“The words of Mercury are harsh after the songs of Apollo. You that way: we this way”…

Posted in Alan Ayckbourn Richmond Theatre Theatre

Review: Things We Do For Love, Richmond Theatre

“Generally…I just look at them, generally” And so once again I find myself drawn to the theatre…

Posted in The Other Palace Theatre

Review: In The Next Room, or the vibrator play, St James Theatre

“Your mouth is dry, and you lick your lips, and your face makes an ugly expression…” Even…

Posted in Theatre Tom Stoppard

Review: Artist Descending A Staircase, Criterion Theatre

“Imagination without skill gives us modern art” Home to the long-running The 39 Steps (which I still…

Posted in Abi Morgan Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Review: Lovesong, Lyric Hammersmith

“There are going to be moments like this where I have to know you can jump when…

Posted in Orange Tree Theatre Oscar Wilde Theatre

Review: Directors Showcase, Orange Tree Theatre

“I am your lady…” Bringing the Orange Tree Theatre’s Spring season to a close in their annual…