BWW Review: JAM, Finborough Theatre
Jam, Matt Parvin's first play, shows promise but cannot overcome its structural and narrative problems to deliver its full potential.
UK Regional Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from UK Regional.
BWW Review: THE MIKADO, Richmond Theatre
The Mikado is as much as ever in this all male version that showcases the great songs with some fine voices.
BWW Review: JULIUS CAESAR, Crucible, Sheffield
Robert Hastie's debut at Sheffield Theatres features some electrifying scenes as it sets Julius Caesar in the present-day.
BWW Review: THE ISLAND, Tobacco Factory Bristol
"They sentenced me to life, not to death" is the cry from an increasingly broken Winston in this new production of Fugard's The Island.
BWW Review: A BRIMFUL OF ASHA, Tobacco Factory Theatres
'Welcome to my home, well it's not actually my home but for tonight it is' says Asha Jain at the top of A Brimful of Asha.
BWW Review: RICHARD III, Arcola Theatre
Greg Hicks' Richard III twists and turns his evil until he's left with nobody to hate, screaming for a horse and escape.
BWW Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Exeter Northcott Theatre
From humble beginnings in a pub in Islington, when a group of LAMDA graduates first conceived Mischief Theatre, the company has gone from strength to strength and following an award winning run in the West End, their first commercially successful comedy offering, The Play That Goes Wrong has recentl
BWW Review: 110 IN THE SHADE, Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre
110 In The Shade is both old-fashioned and bang up to date, full of pleasing songs, fine performances and a heartwarming message of love and hope.
BWW Review: MEDEA, Bristol Old Vic
Oh dear.
BWW Review: OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS, Hampstead Theatre
Occupational Hazards portrays the chaos of post-Saddam Iraq through the eyes of Rory Stewart, who was there and who tried.
BWW Review: WONDERLAND, Bristol Hippodrome
When we enter the theatrical world, we must suspend disbelief.
BWW Review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, Sheffield Lyceum Theatre
Based on Mark Haddon's award-winning novel, Curious Incident follows fifteen year old Christopher as he strives to solve the murder case of a neighbour's beloved pet dog whilst facing the real-world challenges of living with autism.
BWW Review: COSMIC TRIGGER THE PLAY, Cockpit Theatre
Cosmic Trigger The Play is an exhilarating event that entertains and educates, full of fun but never losing the serious dimension of Robert Anton Wilson's work.
BWW Review: VOICES FROM CHERNOBYL, Jack Studio Theatre
Voices From Chernobyl reminds us of a largely forgotten disaster and the terrible human cost, a price still being paid today.
DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS, New Alexandra Theatre
The heady teenage world of the 1950s, with its bobby socks, flouncy skirts and drainpipe jeans, is brought to life in Dreamboats & Petticoats at the New Alexandra Theatre.
BWW Review: LA STRADA, Exeter Northcott Theatre
It was recently announced that Federico Fellini's film masterpiece La Strada has been restored and is set to receive a nationwide reissue, but it's also being given a new life on the stage in this touring production, which captures both the charm and grittiness of the original.
BWW Review: DIVINE CHAOS OF STARRY THINGS, White Bear Theatre
Divine Chaos Of Starry Things is so concerned about the politics of revolution, colonialism and feminism that the stuff of drama is lost.
BWW Review: NOT DEAD ENOUGH, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
The stage adaptation of a second book from the Peter James detective thriller series DS Grace serves as a reminder that not all popular novels transfer seamlessly to the stage.
BWW Review: NELL GWYNN, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Jessica Swale's play about the unlikely heroine who went from lowly orange seller to national treasure features a stand-out titular performance by Laura Pitt-Pulford.
BWW Review: 2 BECOME 1, King's Head Theatre
It's back to the 90s at the King's Head for a show brimming with that decade's biggest hits sung wonderfully well.
BWW Review: MACBETH, Jack Studio Theatre
Macbeth's grim pursuit of power, with his Lady prompting and then agonising in the background, is brought to life in this low budget, committed production.
BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Music Theatre's return to the King's Theatre doesn't disappoint, with Bock's music and Harnick's lyrics portrayed clearly and passionately.
BWW Review: SISTER ACT, Edinburgh Playhouse
Alexandra Burke leads a strong ensemble in director Craig Revel Horwood's re-imagining of the hit West End and Broadway musical, which features a tuneful score by Alan Menken.
BWW Review: THE HYPOCRITE, Swan Theatre
"You'd let everyone have the vote? Imagine what idiots would get elected then" is one of many knowing jokes from Richard Bean's latest farce The Hypocrite.
BWW Review: HONK!, Union Theatre
Honk! is a musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling with an important message about bullying gently sugar-coated with musical numbers and light comedy.
|
GETTING REKT (The Evening Star) The Union Theatre (9/21-9/24) |
|
New Love Madlenianum (12/16-12/01) |
|
Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - The Film With Live Orchestra Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (12/02-12/02) |
|
|
Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Ipswich Regent Theatre (4/28-4/28) |
|
Compagnie La Tempête: Obsession Barbican (3/03-3/03) |
|
LOLA: Storytime with Brooke & Tony Upstairs at the Gatehouse (9/17-9/17) |
|
Hello Charlie Lyric Theatre Belfast (10/07-10/18) |
|
First Five: Jamelia Donaldson First Five: Jamelia Donaldson (10/03-10/03) |
|
|
Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Tivoli Theatre (3/10-3/10) |
|
Disney Princess - The Concert Wales Millennium Centre (4/18-4/18) |