Review: SOPHIE MCCARTNEY: ONE FOOT IN THE RAVE, Bloomsbury Theatre
Sophie McCartney: One Foot In The Rave opens with a montage of moments from McCartney’s childhood with “Forever Young” playing in the background.
UK Regional Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from UK Regional.
Review: SHOWDOWN, Albany Theatre
It’s been seven years since the X Factor graced our screens, and at least a decade since the ITV talent show behemoth was actually culturally relevant.
Review: THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, starring Tom Rosenthal
Satire bites even today, but a little more sympathy in the characters would strengthen its appeal
Review: TITUS ANDRONICUS, Starring Simon Russell Beale
In a pitch-perfect production by Max Webster, the RSC nails the futility of violence which resonates with audiences today.
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Former Donmar Warehouse artistic director Michael Longhurst swaps war for Italian football in a new, exuberant Royal Shakespeare Theatre adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing.
Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Theatre Royal Brighton
This new production from director Lucy Bailey is a visual feast of delights.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Theatre Royal Brighton
The Rocky Horror Show is a proven worldwide success garnering both critical and commercial acclaim since its debut in 1973.
Review: THE DA VINCI CODE, Salisbury Playhouse
As I'm probably one of only a handful who hasn't read the book or seen the film of The Da Vinci Code, I was looking forward to the play based on Dan Brown's bestselling novel of 2003 described as thriller, mystery and treasure hunt.
Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN, Theatre Royal Brighton
Ever wondered what went on behind the scenes during the making of Jaws? It’s a well-documented story indeed, but those that aren’t familiar won’t be at a disadvantage when watching The Shark is Broken because it’s a carefully crafted comedy that works effectively as a standalone piece, even
Book Review: DRAMA GAMES FOR CLOWNING AND PHYSICAL COMEDY, Nick Hern Books
Drama Games for Clowning and Physical Comedy, written by Joe Dieffenbacher, is one of a series, Drama Games, which, as one might guess from the title, has a range of different games for one to try in workshops, classes and/or rehearsals rooms, with topics like Shakespeare, young children and even �
Film Review: SIX THE MUSICAL LIVE!
SIX the Musical Live! is the filmed version of the hit musical about the six wives of Henry VIII that has taken the world by storm.
Review: THE LEFTBEHINDS, National Theatre Secondary Schools Tour
The National Theatre's outreach work is as crucial as ever but, with its primary schools tour under threat, how long will it last?
Review: ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS - THE MUSICAL, Theatre Royal Bath
Alfred Hitchcock Presents - The Musical has its moments that inject the Hitchcockian spirit it needs, but its lack of frights and baffling structure leave it as dull as its grey sets.
Review: PLAYHOUSE CREATURES, Orange Tree Theatre
It is said that we stand on the shoulders of those who have come before.
Review: BBC MUSICALS NIGHT, BBC Four and iPlayer
Some diamonds in the rough, but why can't we choose for ourselves from the BBC archive?
Review: ANGELA BARNES: ANGST, Leicester Square Theatre
As one might guess from the title, the show delves into the anxiety that Barnes has faced over the years and how it has affected her life in both serious and funny moments.
Review: THE HOUSE PARTY, Rose Theatre
Sex, power, gender and class: August Strindberg's Miss Julie may have first been performed in 1889, but its themes live on.
Review: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, Birmingham Hippodrome
The current UK tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has several well-known names attached to it - Ore Oduba, Liam Fox and Charlie Brooks all feature - but there's no denying that the star of the show is the car itself.
Review: EDWARD II, Swan Theatre
'I'll bandy with the barons and the earls, and either die or live with Gaveston.
Review: PICTURE YOU DEAD, Theatre Royal Brighton
Local Brightonian legend Peter James brings yet another slick adaption of his Roy Grace novella series to the stage on a six-month UK Tour.
Review: THE LAST LAUGH, Noël Coward Theatre
Homage to much-loved comedians and their deceptively dangerous art
Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (*SORT OF), Richmond Theatre
How many ways can you re-tell Jane Austen? Isobel McArthur continues to prove it is more than possible to stage a show bursting with silliness, satire and the sharpest wit without losing the essence of Austen's beloved work.
Review: HAMLET, Starring Luke Thallon
What do Shakespeare and James Cameron have in common? Before Rupert Goold took hold of the Bard’s tragic masterpiece, the answer would have been ‘nothing’.
Review: THE PEACEFUL HOUR, Liverpool's Royal Court
Haunted Scouse and Yellow Breck Road writer Gerry Linford returns to Liverpool’s Royal Court with a brand new comedy drama, The Peaceful Hour - a five star, feel good show show that you will fall in love with.
Review: CINDERELLA, Birmingham Hippodrome
Sir David Bintley’s 2010 production of Cinderella has been long overdue an outing, and based on Wednesday’s opening night at Birmingham Hippodrome it is worth the wait.
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Trevor Nelson's Soul Christmas The Royal Albert Hall (12/17-12/18) |
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Casino Royale in Concert (12A) The Royal Albert Hall (12/30-12/30) |
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Bring Your Own Baby The Royal Albert Hall (12/01-12/18) |
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Dear Gregor by ON & No News by Silent Shout Jacksons Lane (10/24-10/24) |
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Alex McAleer - Mind Reader The Brewhouse Arts Centre (11/11-11/11) |
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Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams with the London Symphony Orchestra The Royal Albert Hall (10/31-10/31) |
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Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm Victoria Theatre Halifax (11/17-11/17) |
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Future Makers The Royal Albert Hall (11/04-11/04) |
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Dick Whittington Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (11/20-1/17) |
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The Elf Factory Jacksons Lane (12/01-12/06) |
