Review: SEA OF TROUBLES, Screening, Royal Opera House
Kenneth MacMillan was renowned for being a major film buff, so we can assume he’d revel in his 1988 work Sea of Troubles being transferred to the big screen
UK Regional Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from UK Regional.
Review: THE BOOK THIEF, Leicester Curve
With a charming libretto by Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald, and folk-style music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, The Book Thief is filled with the warmth of a young girl's friendships and discoveries.
Review: BLOOD BROTHERS, Theatre Royal Brighton
Whether you're a lifelong mega-fan of Blood Brothers, or have never heard of it, this particular production is so finely curated with accomplished performances that I can't imagine anyone being disappointed.
Review: RUNESICAL, Streaming Online
An interactive adventure brimming with typical Gigglemug silliness.
Review: QUIZ, Chichester Festival Theatre
Did they do it? It's a 50/50 and you decide.
Review: SHREK: THE MUSICAL, New Wimbledon Theatre
The touring production of Shrek The Musical brings the fairy-tale-inspired story to life.
Review: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
A celebration of the power of art and one of the most loved of all Sondheim / Lapine collaborations
Review: DREAM TEAM, Liverpool Royal Court
The story of the Sandman has been told for generations in song, books and on the stage - and this time, it was the turn of Liverpool’s Royal Court Youth Theatre to bring the tale to life in Dream Team.
Book Review: BREAKING DOWN YOUR SCRIPT by Laura Wayth
The moment when you're presented with a whole new script can feel a little overwhelming for an actor, but Breaking Down Your Script: A Step-by-Step Guide for the Actor is here to help.
Review: MACBETH, Shakespeare North Playhouse
Macbeth has been brought to the stage once more in a phenomenal production of the drama at the Shakespeare North Playhouse.
Review: JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE, Salisbury Playhouse
What did our critic think of JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE at Theatre Royal Bath?
Podcast Review: HOW TO WRITE A PLAY WITH MIKE BARTLETT
Are you a budding writer not sure where to begin? Perhaps you’ve managed to get something onto the page, but don’t have any theatre contacts to proceed further.
Review Roundup: Andrew Scott Stars in Sam Yates' VANYA. What Did the Critics Think?
This production explores the kaleidoscope of human emotions, harnessing the power of the intimate bond between actor and audience to delve deeper into the human psyche.
Review: ROMEO & JULIET, Shakespeare in the Garden
In theory, watching Shakespeare in a bucolic pub garden on a summer's evening is one of the nicest ways to spend your time.
Film Review: THEATER CAMP
The kind of movie that theatre kids (and theatre adults) everywhere will resonate with.
Book Review: DIVA, V&A Exhibition
The term “diva” rose to prominence with its relation to an operatic background and popularly revolves around the traits of someone’s character.
Review: A GREASY SPOON, Liverpool's Royal Court
This two-hour non-stop, quick-fire comedy is delivered superbly by a cast of familiar faces to Liverpool’s Royal Court and newcomers to the theatre’s main stage.
Review: BONNIE & CLYDE, Original West End Cast Recording
The Original West End Cast Recording of Bonnie & Clyde is a tense, cinematic treat.
Review: BBC PROMS AT SAGE GATESHEAD: SELF ESTEEM & ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA, Sage Gateshead
I like my orchestral music organised around Northern talent.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Chichester Festival Theatre
The annual CFT summer blockbuster delivers West End quality again at considerably more affordable prices - time to book a train or set the satnav
Review: THE LION KING, Birmingham Hippodrome
The Lion King isn't an easy show to take on tour, but you needn't worry that this is a pared down version.
Review: FLYING DUTCHMAN, Grand Junction
A mixed beast that roars when it comes to the music but is ultimately let down by issues surrounding the conception and dramaturgical realisation.
Review: CHESTER MYSTERY PLAYS, Chester Cathedral
Originally performed in Chester as early as 1375, The Mystery Plays have been performed every five years in the city since 1951, with a cast of 150 actors, singers and musicians of all ages staging the 2023 production in the historic setting of the city’s beautiful cathedral.
Review: ROMAN HOLIDAY, Theatre Royal Bath
Olivier-award winning director Jeremy Sams lights up the stage with a fast-paced show.
Review: FRANK AND PERCY, Theatre Royal Windsor
Two men bond over a shared love of dogs and discover they have rather more in common than first appears.
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GETTING REKT (The Evening Star) The Union Theatre (9/21-9/24) |
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Attention All Shipping: A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast Victoria Theatre Halifax (9/30-9/30) |
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London Community Gospel Choir at Christmas The Royal Albert Hall (12/16-12/16) |
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Perle Noire: Meditations for Joséphine Barbican (10/20-10/20) |
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Steve Steinman''S Fuel Injected MAgic! 50th Anniversary Concert The SSE Arena, Belfast (10/22-10/22) |
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family O2 City Hall Newcastle (3/27-3/27) |
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Paul Merton & Suki Webster''s Improv Show MAST Mayflower Studios (9/23-9/23) |
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Michael Starring Ben: The Magic Of Michael Jackson Victoria Theatre Halifax (11/21-11/21) |
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Undertale: The Determination Symphony World Tour Victoria Theatre Halifax (11/13-11/13) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Brindley Theatre (3/03-3/03) |