BWW Review: UNCLE VANYA, Manchester HOME
Uncle Vanya at its simplest is a bleak take on the human condition.
UK Regional Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from UK Regional.
BWW Review: ORDINARY DAYS, Drayton Arms Theatre
Ordinary Days captures the ups and downs of romance in a big city with fine singing and warm, winning performances.
BWW Review: THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA, Cervantes Theatre
This is a great, complex, problematic, Shakespearean, mythic, disturbing, provocative play.
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.
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: UP DOWN MAN, Tobacco Factory Theatre
My name is Matty Butler and I like foxes .
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: THE TIN DRUM, Bristol Old Vic
Kneehigh's latest show The Tin Drum defies categorisation.
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: INSIGNIFICANCE, Arcola Theatre
A timely revival for Terry Johnson's play that delivers on its themes, but falls short on its drama.
BWW Review: UNCLE VANYA, Crucible Studio, Sheffield
Chekhov's classic is given a fresh update in this beautifully staged and passionately acted production.
BWW Review: WAR HORSE, Bristol Hippodrome
War Horse is nothing short of phenomenon.
BWW Review: CRAZY FOR YOU, Bristol Hippodrome
There's always a place for upbeat escapism in musical theatre.
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: RITA, SUE AND BOB TOO, Bristol Old Vic
It's 1982 and Soft Cell is on the radio.
BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, Bristol Hippodrome
It's hard to watch Legally Blonde The Musical without becoming at least a little infected with the fluffy American can-do-anything attitude that prevails throughout this fast, frivolous and fun show.
BWW Review: SPAMALOT, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
A musical comedy adapted from 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', this new UK tour of 'Spamalot' is more intimate than previous productions, but is no less entertaining.
BWW Review: FRANKENSTEIN, Jack Studio Theatre
Frankenstein, likes its eponymous anti-hero, is often brilliant but flounders on its ambition.
BWW Review: DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
Eugene O'Neill's classic play is beautifully staged in this evocative production at the Crucible Theatre.
BWW Review: OF KITH AND KIN, Crucible Studio, Sheffield
Chris Thompson's new play offers a witty and cutting take on the meaning of family, performed by an excellent cast.
BWW Review: CILLA - THE MUSICAL, Edinburgh Playhouse
Three years after Jeff Pope's acclaimed television miniseries Cilla was broadcast on ITV, he has now adapted her story for a new touring musical.
BWW Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Bristol Hippodrome
There's been a bit of a resurgence of the comedy horror musical format over the past few months.
BWW Review: HALF A SIXPENCE, The Original Demo Recordings
I once had the honour of interviewing the legendary Tommy Steele at the New Wimbledon Theatre.
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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) |