BWW Review: THE UNGRATEFUL BIPED, White Bear Theatre
Just when the grimness is becoming tiresome, Philip Goodhew's script is transformed by an injection of darkest comedy without ever losing its focus as a searing indictment of modern life.
UK Regional Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from UK Regional.
BWW Review: THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE, Bristol Old Vic
Families are tricky things.
BWW Review: CYRIL'S SUCCESS, Finborough Theatre
A little dated for sure, but with enough Ayckbourn (and even a touch of Fawlty Towers) to appeal to 21st century audiences, this is a pleasing, if unchallenging, evening's entertainment.
BWW Review: A PASSAGE TO INDIA, Bristol Old Vic
In a new UK tour currently playing at Bristol Old Vic, award-winning theatre company simple8 have joined forces with Northampton's Royal & Derngate to present Simon Dormandy's adaptation of E.
BWW Review: KEN, The Bunker
Terry Johnson tells us of his lifelong friendship with Ken Campbell, an eccentric giant of English Theatre, in a funny, poignant and beautifully performed production.
BWW Review: MISS SAIGON, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The original production of Miss Saigon ran for more than ten years at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane throughout the 1990s, and a revised version - billed as the 25th Anniversary production - opened at the Prince Edward Theatre in 2014.
BWW Review: SACHA GUITRY - MA FILLE ET MOI, Drayton Arms Theatre
Though Sacha Guitry is largely unknown in the UK, this production weaves five extracts of his plays into a single narrative and shows that the tag of 'The French Noel Coward' was not undeserved.
BWW Review: AUSTEN THE MUSICAL, Mirth, Marvel and Maud Theatre
One for fans of Jane Austen and for anyone who likes to see an intelligent production performed with technical skill and rewarding wit.
BWW Review: FEAR AND MISERY OF THE THIRD REICH, Brockley Jack Studio Theatre
A fine production that grapples with the play's tricky structure to bring home Brecht's political points with a relevance for today that can hardly be missed.
BWW Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL, Manchester Palace Theatre
Shrek The Musical tells the tale of an ogre trying to get his swamp back.
BWW Review: HEARTBREAK HOUSE, Union Theatre
George Bernard Shaw's Chekhovian black comedy has plenty of political heft, but lacks the dramatic clarity required to engage from first to last.
BWW Review: EUGENE ONEGIN, Arcola Theatre
OperaUpClose condense and update Tchaikovsky's classic tragedy for a new space and a new culture, but never lose sight of its deep set Russian roots.
2017 Year in Review: Gary Naylor's Best of Theatre
Gary Naylor looks back on 101 shows reviewed in 2017 and picks the best of the best.
BWW Review: RENT PARTY, Crucible Studio, Sheffield
Five talented performers share stories and songs in this contemporary British tribute to the tradition of the 'rent party'.
BWW Review: THE LITTLE MATCHGIRL AND OTHER HAPPIER TALES, Bristol Old Vic
Created last year under Emma Rice's tenure at Shakespeare's Globe The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales arrives in Bristol after a much heralded run in London.
BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ, Crucible, Sheffield
Charming, affectionate and exuberant - this latest version of the Wizard of Oz is a magical crowd-pleaser.
BWW Review: ALADDIN, Bristol Hippodrome
As the sole pantomime in Bristol, Aladdin (from pantomime giants Qdos Entertainment) has a lot resting on its shoulders for families this festive season.
BWW Review: DICK WHITTINGTON, Manchester Opera House
Traditionally, Dick Whittington tells the tale of a man who travels to London to find his fortune.
BWW Review: THE TWILIGHT ZONE, Almeida Theatre
The Twilight Zone takes us into the world of early 60s cult science fiction TV in a bold and innovative adaptation that never quite transcends its structural weaknesses.
BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Tobacco Factory Theatres
Stepping into the Tobacco Factory Theatre this Christmas and you're immediately transported to an eerie forest in rural France for a re-telling of this classic French fairy tale.
BWW Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse
Embarking on its first UK tour, 'Beautiful' examines Carole King's remarkable transformation from schoolgirl to superstar, her relationship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, and their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann.
BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The stage adaptation of the hit 2001 comedy film 'Legally Blonde' embarks on a second UK tour and doesn't disappoint, with excellent lead performances from Lucie Jones, Rita Simons and Bill Ward.
BWW Review: SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE ROCK 'N' ROLL PANTO, Theatr Clwyd
It's that time of year again.
BWW Review: KING TUT A PYRAMID PANTOMIME, King's Head Theatre
The Charles Court Opera Company's eleventh panto continues their tradition of bold re-interpretations and bad jokes.
BWW Review: PRIVATES ON PARADE, Union Theatre
Privates on Parade is often amusing, but time has not treated its approach to issues kindly, even for those unoffended by the casual racism and misogyny typical of its era.
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GETTING REKT (The Evening Star) The Union Theatre (9/21-9/24) |
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Application 39 New Wolsey Theatre (10/06-10/07) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Ipswich Regent Theatre (4/28-4/28) |
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Sing The Musicals Victoria Theatre Halifax (10/15-10/15) |
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Blue | Glas Theatr Clwyd (10/06-10/07) |
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The Dazzling Diamonds: The Comedy Variety Drag Show Victoria Theatre Halifax (10/22-10/22) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Castle Theatre (5/28-5/28) |
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Attack on Titan: Symphony from Paradis with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra The Royal Albert Hall (10/17-10/17) |
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Jasdeep Singh Degun x Claudio Monteverdi: Orpheus Barbican (4/22-4/22) |
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family O2 Guildhall Southampton (6/04-6/04) |