BWW Reviews: ROMEO + JULIET, Rose Theatre Kingston, March 4 2015
Gary Naylor sees a Romeo and Juliet that boldly goes into territory often left dormant by more orthodox directorial decisions.
UK Regional Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from UK Regional.
BWW Reviews: LOSERVILLE, Union Theatre, March 3 2015
Gary Naylor sees a show that will appeal to teens, show that takes plenty of liberties with computing history, but that fails to deliver its potential due to sound problems.
BWW Reviews: THE KING'S SPEECH, Birmingham Rep Theatre, February 26 2015
Debuting earlier this month in Chichester, The King's Speech opened to critical acclaim.
BWW Reviews: OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR!, Manchester Opera House, February 24 2015
Timed for the centenary of the First World War, Terry Johnson's revival of Oh! What A Lovely War still packs a serious satirical punch.
BWW Reviews: RUDDIGORE OR THE WITCH'S CURSE, King's Head Theatre, February 19 2015
Gary Naylor sees an entertaining revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's tale of reviving ancestors delivered with the Charles Court Opera Company's undying joie de vivre.
BWW Reviews: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT TIME, Wolverhampton Grand, February 17 2015
Based on the 2003 novel by Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time premiered at the National Theatre in 2012.
BWW Reviews: BLASTED, Crucible Studio, Sheffield, February 10 2015
The Sheffield Theatres' Sarah Kane season gets off to a dynamic start with this 20th anniversary production of Blasted.
BWW Reviews: TOP HAT, Manchester Opera House, February 10 2015
After wowing crowds and the Olivier Award judges, Top Hat is touring the country bringing its infectious enthusiasm and the spirit of Fred Astaire around the country.
BWW Reviews: GODS AND MONSTERS, Southwark Playhouse, February 10 2015
Gary Naylor sees a fascinating, powerful play that examines the life of cult Hollywood director James Whale, a man wrestling with a past and present that grants him no comfort at the end of a long and fulfilling life.
BWW Reviews: SHE LOVES ME, Landor Theatre, February 9 2015
Gary Naylor sees a revival of a 1963 musical that looks gorgeous and is filled with lovely melodies, but doesn't reach its potential due to its leads not quite sparking as lovers.
BWW Reviews: HAPPY ENDING, Arcola Theatre, February 2 2015
Gary Naylor sees a play about cancer - or rather, about how cancer is faced by patients and medics.
BWW Reviews: WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, Union Theatre, January 30 2015
Gary Naylor sees a fine, serious, thought-provoking production of the classic late 50s story anchored by splendid music and a marvellous central performance.
BWW Reviews: SPAMALOT, Richmond Theatre, January 26 2015
Gary Naylor sees a now legendary show based on a legendary film and a legendary King.
BWW Reviews: ISLANDS, Bush Theatre, January 22 2015
Islands at the Bush Theatre is both written by and stars Caroline Horton as the grotesque character Mary, a self-proclaimed god who lives in Haven with her two very camp assistants Swill (Seiriol Davies) and Agent (John Biddle).
BWW Reviews: BLIND MAN'S SONG, Jackson's Lane, January 22 2015
Re Theatre's hour-long movement and music was performed this week at Jackson's Lane as part of the London International Mime Festival.
BWW Reviews: OTHELLO, The Lyric Hammersmith, January 19 2015
Gary Naylor sees a brilliantly staged update of Shakespeare's tale of jealousy, love and misunderstandings that reaches out to a young audience and may hook them forever.
BWW Reviews: MET OPERA - THE MERRY WIDOW, Cineworld Wandsworth, January 17 2015
Gary Naylor takes his seat to watch a live transmission of a classic operetta beamed from The Big Apple to The Big Smoke and losing little en route.
BWW Reviews: TITLE AND DEED, The Print Room, January 16 2015
Gary Naylor sees a poignant, funny, disorienting monologue about a man who is not from here, but appears to be inside all of us, somewhere.
BWW Reviews: BORIS GODUNOV, Brockley Jack Theatre, January 15 2015
Gary Naylor sees a production that squeezes an epic play into a tiny space, capturing its essence, if not quite its clarity.
BWW Reviews: THE GRAND TOUR, Finborough Theatre, January 7 2015
Gary Naylor sees a bold, and ultimately fulfilling, revival of Jerry Herman's 1979 musical, one that makes up in drama and pathos what it lacks in characterisation.
BWW Reviews: OH NO IT ISN'T, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, December 15 2014
Having visited the Belgrade a couple of weeks ago to see their annual pantomime (which was rather good I might add), I was also invited to see their 'alternative' panto or "udderly gripping comedy thriller" as it has been branded.
BWW Reviews: LA BOHEME, King's Head Theatre, December 18 2014
Gary Naylor sees the second of OperaUpClose's valedictory season at the King's Head and finds its most famous and most garlanded production as fresh as ever.
BWW Reviews: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, Almeida Theatre, December 15 2014
Gary Naylor sees an extraordinary production of Shakespeare's most controversial play, one full of ambiguity and vicious cruelty, both physical and mental.
BWW Reviews: CINDERELLA, Wolverhampton Grand, December 12 2014
Cinderella is probably the most popular pantomime of all and QDOS have many productions of this around the country as well as other favourites.
BWW Reviews: JERSEY BOYS, New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham, December 10 2014
Following the exciting press launch a couple of months ago, Jersey Boys had been eagerly anticipated in Birmingham and the New Alexandra Theatre are proud to be hosting the production for the festive season.
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GETTING REKT (The Evening Star) The Union Theatre (9/21-9/24) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! King's Hall (4/21-4/21) |
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LOLA: Live! Upstairs at the Gatehouse (9/19-9/19) |
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Fascinating Aida Scarborough Spa Theatre (2/20-2/20) |
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Carols at the Royal Albert Hall The Royal Albert Hall (12/19-12/24) |
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Love's Labour's Lost Upstairs at the Gatehouse (10/08-10/11) |
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Fuel Injected Magic! 50th Anniversary Concert Vaillant Live, Derby (11/04-11/04) |
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Drag Bingo UK: '80s Edition Venue16 (10/24-10/24) |
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family O2 City Hall Newcastle (3/27-3/27) |
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Jack the Ripper: Theatre show Kingskerswell Kingskerswell Village hall (11/14-11/14) |