BWW Review: A SOCKFUL OF CUSTARD, Pleasance Theatre
A curiously intrusive structure gets in the way of the extraordinary, one-off comic genius that was Spike Milligan in an affectionate tribute from Chris Larner and Jeremy Stockwell.
UK Regional Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from UK Regional.
BWW Review: THRILLER LIVE, King's Theatre, Glasgow
Despite an incredible back catalogue to choose from, and a nine year production history, the show never really captivates it's audience in the way it should.
BWW Review: MISS SAIGON, Bristol Hippodrome
As one of the final so called mega-musicals of the 1980s, Miss Saigon could be forgiven if it felt a little dated by 2018.
BWW Review: THE HUMOURS OF BANDON, Brighthelm Centre
What craic! The Humours of Bandon is a delightful peek into the world of Irish Dancing Championships.
BWW Review: OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD, Sheffield Crucible
Ramps on the Moon and Nottingham Playhouse present a powerful, creative and timely take on Timberlake Wertenbaker's play.
BWW Review: EFFIGIES OF WICKEDNESS (SONGS BANNED BY THE NAZIS), Gate Theatre
Weimar Cabaret delivered with talent, humour and fear to burn!
BWW Review: ADAM, Theatre Royal Brighton
The journey of an asylum seeker is a harrowing one, especially if it's your family and old identity you are fleeing.
BWW Review: WORTH A FLUTTER, The Hope Theatre
A slice of working class life that tickles the funny bone and pulls at the heartstrings, but never quite resolves its structural issues.
BWW Review: A HOUSE REPEATED, Brighton Dome
Those of us who have played strategy computer games will be familiar with the frustration of coming across locked doors, retracing our steps and getting lost in a virtual world.
BWW Review: THE SWALLOW, Cervantes Theatre
Guillem Clua's new play is a serious examination of how love finds expression differently, beautifully translated and acted with great sensitivity - a thought-provoking and ultimately uplifting production.
BWW Review: Little Shop of Horrors, Cumbernauld Theatre
Cumbernauld Musical Theatre Society bring their first staged musical to Cumbernauld Theatre only a year after the Society's inception.
BWW Review: OTHELLO, Liverpool Everyman
For their third production this season, the Everyman company tackles Shakespeare's enduring tragedy based upon lies, jealously and power.
BWW Review: TWANG!! THE MUSICAL, Union Theatre
A Lionel Bart post-Oliver! flop given a new book and a huge injection of energy just makes you feel happy - and ain't that a good thing!
BWW Review: PRESENT LAUGHTER, Chichester Festival Theatre
Noel Coward's comic play Present Laughter is said to be his most autobiographical work, dealing with the complexities of a life of fame in the theatre world.
BWW Review: MOORMAID, Arcola Theatre
Moormaid takes on a contemporary issue - the return to Europe of young men who fought in Syria - but fails to build characters in whom we can believe despite some fine acting.
BWW Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, Tobacco Factory Theatres
There's an old rocking chair with a threadbare cushion in the corner of small living room near Brooklyn Bridge, New York.
BWW Review: THE WINSLOW BOY, Theatre Royal Brighton
How much are we willing to sacrifice for the pursuit of truth and justice? Terence Rattigan's The Winslow Boy explores this thorny question.
BWW Review: THE GOLDEN F**KING YEARS, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre
The Golden F**king Years is a beautifully observed and acted farce that finds plenty of comedy in the tedium of ageing and the sudden opportunity of a bit of excitement - and the consequences that inevitably follow.
BWW Review: GAUHAR JAAN - THE DATIA INCIDENT, Omnibus Theatre
A play and accompanying exhibition about a renowned Indian singer, the eponymous Gauhar Jaan, and 'an incident' that gained infamy across India in the early 20th century.
BWW Review: SON OF A PREACHER MAN, Theatre Royal Brighton
The premise sounds promising: a brand new jukebox musical featuring the music of Dusty Springfield.
BWW Review: THE BAND, Bristol Hippodrome
Pop music and musicals make good bedfellows for two main reasons.
BWW Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, Bristol Old Vic
Tennessee Williams' 1947 classic A Streetcar Named Desire explores the visceral side of human nature: violence, desire, power, loneliness and guilt.
BWW Review: FLASHDANCE, Theatre Royal Brighton
What a feeling! What an evening! The 80s film-musical adaption trend is alive and well.
BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, Bristol Hippodrome
The song-writing partnership of Carole King and Gerry Goffin was such a formidable force in the sixties that even Lennon and McCartney often spoke about wanting to emulate them.
BWW Review: WHITE GUY ON THE BUS, Finborough Theatre
A powerful, perhaps even necessary, play that doesn't always succeed dramatically but can be forgiven for the boldness of its narrative and unflinching take on a divided city in a divided nation.
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GETTING REKT (The Evening Star) The Union Theatre (9/21-9/24) |
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Jack the Ripper: Theatre show Kingskerswell Kingskerswell Village hall (11/14-11/14) |
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Jasdeep Singh Degun x Claudio Monteverdi: Orpheus Barbican (4/22-4/22) |
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The Amy Winehouse Band: Back To Black 20th Anniversary Tour Victoria Theatre Halifax (10/24-10/24) |
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How Far Away Are They? An evening with the cast of Phoenix Nights Victoria Theatre Halifax (10/02-10/02) |
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Disney Princess - The Concert Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry (3/12-3/12) |
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Paul Merton and Suki Webster''s Improv Show Epic Studios (9/27-9/27) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Brindley Theatre (3/03-3/03) |
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Magic at the Gatehouse Upstairs at the Gatehouse (10/12-10/12) |
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Switzerland Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (10/09-10/24) |