BWW Review: PETER PAN, Richmond Theatre
Alexander Pope's poignant quote 'To wake the soul with the gentle strokes of art' hangs above the stage of the beautiful Richmond Theatre to remind us of the potent power of art and theatre.
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BWW Review: NINE NIGHT, Trafalgar Studios
Natasha Gordon's glorious writing debut, under Roy Alexander Weise's direction, transfers to the West End, managing to retain all of the magic it held whilst on the Dorfman stage.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Arts Theatre
Was there ever an actor more suited to perform a one-man show than Simon Callow? Add in the evocative and mellifluous writings of Dickens at Christmas time and you have the recipe for a show overflowing with festive goodwill.
BWW Review: PETER PAN, Lyceum, Sheffield
The annual Sheffield Theatres panto is exuberant, well-designed and funny - but could have done more to update the problematic source material.
BWW Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, Barbican
East meets west, as the RSC's latest production of Shakespeare's comedy gets a TOWIE makeover.
BWW Review: THE MESSIAH, The Other Palace
The Messiah has charm and poignancy, but creaks under the weight of its 35 years, its brand of humour now dated by shows like The Play That Goes Wrong.
BWW Review: JOE STILGOE: CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES at Lyric Hammersmith
It would be hard to find a classier and more joyful Christmas treat than Joe Stilgoe's one-night-only show Christmas at the Movies, featuring special guests Louise Dearman, saxophonist Jess Gillam and Rob Brydon.
BWW Review: DIALEKTIKON, Park Theatre
Ex Nihilo Theatre Group bring the world premiere of Jacky Ivimy's Dialektikon to Park Theatre to close out the year in Park90, playing alongside Peter Pan in Park200.
BWW Review: THE DOUBLE DEALER, Orange Tree Theatre
William Congreve's rarely performed Restoration comedy, The Double Dealer, is an interesting choice to be revived at Richmond's Orange Tree theatre and, for some, will be a welcome relief to the pantomimes and doggedly 'festive' productions at this time of year.
BWW Review: AISHA, Old Red Lion Theatre
Brand new arts organisation AILA debuts Aisha, written and directed by the founder, AJ.
BWW Review: THE JOHN WILSON ORCHESTRA: AT THE MOVIES, Brighton Dome
The dazzling orchestra are travelling around the UK with their new At the Movies concert tour, packed full of classic film scores.
BWW Review: DRIP, Bush Theatre
This is a really sweet show.
BWW Review: DOCTOR FAUSTUS, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
In the intimate candle-lit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at the Globe, Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus has once again been brought to life on the London stage.
BWW Review: UNCLE VANYA, Hampstead Theatre
Hampstead Theatre presents Uncle Vanya in a new translation by Terry Johnson, who also directs.
BWW Review: HOLE, Royal Court
Ellie Kendrick's writing debut is a one-hour attack on the senses.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Bristol Old Vic
True to their exciting form of challenging expectations with inventive adaptions, Bristol Old Vic's A Christmas Carol is a clever, witty and refreshing take on the beloved festive classic.
BWW Review: THE BOX OF DELIGHTS, Wilton's Music Hall
Some spectacular special effects and a wonderful set are let down by a stodgy and confusing script.
BWW Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Menier Chocolate Factory
In Trevor Nunn's extraordinary new production of Fiddler on the Roof, at the Menier Chocolate Factory, a dimension of intimacy and immediacy recasts a familar show, dragging it, sometimes tearfully, always beautifully, closer to the audience than it has ever been.
BWW Review: THE NUTCRACKER, Royal Opera House
Lucky Londoners have the opportunity to catch three different productions of The Nutcracker over the festive period this year.
BWW Review: THE BORROWERS, Tobacco Factory Theatres
This Christmas, instead of merely treading the boards at Tobacco Factory Theatres, the actors are treading in between the boards in a delightful adaptation of Mary Norton's The Borrowers, a story about a family of tiny people, no bigger than a crayon.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Old Vic
If you are struggling to get into the festive spirit this year, a visit to London's Old Vic theatre is highly recommended.
BWW Review: TRUE WEST, Vaudeville Theatre
When Sam Shepard's play True West made its New York debut back in 1980 it was something of a flop - since then, however, it has been recognised as an insightful piece of theatre, with the likes of John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John C Reilly taking on the roles of Lee and Au
BWW Review: STRIKING 12, Union Theatre
The festive season isn't everyone's favourite annual event, and this year in particular is not working out for Brendan: his fiancee has left him, he's failing at work, and his friends can't take the hint that he's not a New Year's Eve kind of person.
BWW Review: DICK WHITTINGTON, Lyric Hammersmith
It's been a decade since the Lyric Hammersmith theatre first brought a panto to their local faithful.
BWW Review: LA BOHEME, London Coliseum
The best versions of La boheme are simple enough to let the genius of Puccini's opera shine, rather than distracting the audience with quirky updates and subliminal messages.
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