Review: THE BOOK OF WILL, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Crowdpleasing production based on the printing of Shakespeare's plays (harder than you think!) makes for a diverting and pleasant couple of hours in the theatre
UK Regional Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from UK Regional.
Review: WUTHERING HEIGHTS, Royal & Derngate
For what it's worth, I think Emily Brontë would probably love this new production of her then controversial 19th century novel, Wuthering Heights.
Review: THE SILENCE AND THE NOISE, Streaming
Raw, brutal, twisted, and full of rich wordplay, this play makes its political points and highlights a relationship which uses regret, mistakes, and teasing to hide what is really happening at its core.
Review: HAMNET, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
What’s in a name? That which we call William, Hamlet or Anne still smells as sweet when we see their historical origins in this adaptation by Lolita Chakrabarti of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel.
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, Birmingham Hippodrome
The theme song to Nickelodeon's super-popular animated series SpongeBob SquarePants encourages you to tune in 'if nautical nonsense be something you wish', and nautical nonsense is definitely what's on offer in this madcap but good-natured musical.
Review: PETER PAN, Reading Rep Theatre
This new adaptation is a playful and charming take on a classic story, but its complexity may not be suitable for very young children
Review: JULIUS CAESAR, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Touring production of play that explicitly warns of the dangers of politics as practised today loses focus by adopting a curious set of priorities
Review: VISITORS, Watermill Theatre
Barney Norris wrote his debut play Visitors when he was only twenty years-old.
Book Review: MY SHAKESPEARE - A DIRECTOR'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE FIRST FOLIO by Greg Doran
Doran’s latest book gives a revelatory and revolutionary breakdown of the canon in a way that works for both the professional and uninitiated.
Review: HAY FEVER, The Mill at Sonning
A staple of the British stage, Noël Coward’s Hay Fever was inspired by the playwright’s travels in New York meeting an eccentric family.
Review: OF MICE AND MEN, Birmingham Rep
John Steinbeck's 1937 novel, set in California during the Great Depression, may be a period piece, but the parallels with current life in the UK are unmistakable.
Review: WISH YOU WERE DEAD (UK Tour), Theatre Royal Brighton
Aptly kicking off its UK Tour in James’ hometown – and that of his protagonist detective Roy Grace – this stage adaptation by Shaun McKenna is capably performed and authentically menacing in its simplicity, but a problem with pacing prevents it from fulfilling its full potential.
Review: MY FAIR LADY, Birmingham Hippodrome
Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady is blessed with the sort of songs that never grow old.
Review: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936, Watford Palace Theatre
A bold and accessible Merchant that commits to exposing the antisemitism that suffuses the play
Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Theatre Royal Winchester
This new production proves that Mike Leigh's classic black comedy is still as sharp and devastating as ever
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Theatre Royal Brighton
If you’re looking for a wholesome yet hilarious evening out supporting your local theatre, look no further than the UK Tour of Steel Magnolias, which this week hit the Theatre Royal Brighton for its latest stop on tour.
Review: HEDDA GABLER, Reading Rep Theatre
Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler has been a vehicle for many actresses to show off their dramatic chops.
Review: EGYPTIANS, Gulbenkian Arts Centre, University of Kent
Verse and music enhances a production that straddles millennia
Review: THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO, Nottingham Playhouse
Directed by Miranda Cromwell and adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler, The Beekeeper of Aleppo tells the story of Syrian refugees Nuri (Alfred Clay) and Afra (Roxy Faridany) as they flee their homeland.
Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN - A MUSICAL, The Electric Theatre, Guildford
Delightful new musical (based on the much loved novel and film) that deserves a wider audience than its short run affords
Review: WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS, The Mill at Sonning
Billed as a romantic comedy, the eye-catching poster artwork courtesy of Oink Creative seems to promise a sort of European '9 to 5', but upon closer inspection the play scarcely lives up to this colourful concept.
Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, Ustinov Studio, Bath
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is not an easy play to watch, rather a theatrical storm that must be endured with three contempt-filled acts making up a three and a half hour runtime.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW UK TOUR, Theatre Royal Brighton
What have I just witnessed? That was my overriding thought as I wandered out of the Theatre Royal Brighton, dumbstruck, baffled, fascinated and charmed by this extraordinary production of The Rocky Horror Show.
2022 Year in Review: Cheryl Markosky's Best of 2022 - and Picks for 2023!
One of my favourite theatrical moments of the year at Theatre Royal Bath was Into the Woods: a trippy version of Stephen Sondheim's musical, thanks to Terry Gilliam's surreal Monty Python-esque imagination.
BroadwayWorld UK's Best of 2022
After Covid dealt a stuttering start to the year, 2022 brought some standout shows and performances.
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Switzerland Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (10/09-10/24) |
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KATHARINE Peterborough Cathedral (1/21-1/23) |
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Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical Victoria Theatre Halifax (10/26-10/31) |
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Steeleye Span Victoria Theatre Halifax (10/19-10/19) |
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Michael Starring Ben: The Magic Of Michael Jackson Victoria Theatre Halifax (11/21-11/21) |
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Luther UK Victoria Theatre Halifax (11/15-11/15) |
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The Sensational 60s Experience Victoria Theatre Halifax (11/20-11/20) |
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SIMILIE Jacksons Lane (11/17-11/17) |
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Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams with the London Symphony Orchestra The Royal Albert Hall (10/31-10/31) |
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The Sleep Show Jacksons Lane (11/20-11/22) |
