BWW Review: THE DARK ROOM, Theatre503
The Dark Room raises important issues but its lack of nuance and relentless emotional pain delivered at top volume and top speed, detract from its dramatic potential.
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BWW Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre
As it settles into its run, expect this production of 'Earnest' to bring out comedy that goes against the grain of the times, but is no less funny for that.
BWW Review: MACBETH, Bussey Building
A pared back but wholly successful production that places the storytelling and poetry at the centre of the storm of hubristic violence.
BWW Review: MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN, Southwark Playhouse
Mother Courage and her Children grows with relevance as Josie Lawrence turns in a once in a lifetime performance as a woman whose eye for business blinds her to what really matters.
BWW Review: IMAGINE THIS, Union Theatre
Imagine This is considered and serious in its examination of life in the Warsaw Ghetto, but is ultimately let down by a plodding book and samey songs.
BWW Review: THE EXORCIST, Phoenix Theatre
The iconic film loses its way on transition from screen to stage in disappointing adaptation low on shocks.
BWW Review: INSIGNIFICANCE, Arcola Theatre
A timely revival for Terry Johnson's play that delivers on its themes, but falls short on its drama.
BWW Review: HAIR THE MUSICAL, The Vaults
Hair The Musical is back for a 50th anniversary show, but only provokes Gary Naylor to turn on, tune in and drop off.
BWW Review: FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL, New Wimbledon Theatre
Flashdance The Musical may lack narrative drive, but it more than makes up for it with iconic songs and energetic performances full of star power.
BWW Review: THE TOXIC AVENGER, Arts Theatre
Gary Naylor sees a show packed with broad humour and commercial songs - and underpinned by a message that matters.
BWW Review: FRANKENSTEIN, Jack Studio Theatre
Frankenstein, likes its eponymous anti-hero, is often brilliant but flounders on its ambition.
BroadwayWorld UK Awards 2017: Gary Naylor's Nominations - Pt. 1
Picking out the best of UK theatre over the past 12 months is a curious task - akin to judging avocado pears against conference pears, we're comparing like with like only in the broadest sense.
BWW Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE, Soho Theatre
Gary Naylor sees another opera up close from the award-winning OperaUpClose, this time lacking a little in the clarity that has characterised previous productions.
BWW Review: THE KNOWLEDGE, Charing Cross Theatre
A timely revival for one of Jack Rosenthal's celebrated TV plays of the 70s with much to say about the age of the Uber.
BWW Review: BRITNEY SPEARS - THE CABARET, The Other Palace
Britney Spears The Cabaret entertains and provokes with the story of the pop princess's life told through Christie Whelan Browne's comic cuts and wonderful singing.
BWW Review: DEADLINE DAY, Theatre N16
Deadline Day has echoes of The Likely Lads in its humour, drawn from the clashing of cultures as a boy wonder footballer and his go-getting agent travel to London to sign for Chelsea.
BWW Review: SALAD DAYS, Union Theatre
Salad Days is easy to dismiss is the lightest of light entertainment, but has plenty of political punch under its joyous exterior.
BWW Review: HANSEL & GRETEL AND THE WITCH BABA YAGA, St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
Director, Amy Draper, packs plenty into realising writer Daniel Winder's ambitious take on the Grimm fairytale, but the show needs to be edited back to two hours maximum running time to succeed fully.
BWW Review: THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN, Arcola Theatre
The Cunning Little Vixen is a opera favourite but no less fascinating for that, especially in this innovative and engaging production.
BWW Review: WILLEMIJN VERKAIK IN CONCERT, Cambridge Theatre
Long a star of Wicked, Willemijn Verkaik delivers a splendid one-off concert to her adoring fans.
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