Reviews Archive Part 2
SEE HOW THEY RUN.
London.
SEE HOW THEY RUN
by Philip King.
Duchess Theatre.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed, Fri, Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 5min One interval.
Tickets: 0870 890 1103 (booking fee £2.50 per ticket max).
Review: Timothy Ramsden 30 June.
In farce, the old ones really are the best.
A TOUCH OF THE SUN. To 8 July.
Oxford/Bristol
A TOUCH OF THE SUN
by N C Hunter
Oxford Playhouse To 1 July
Tue-Thu; Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm mat Sat 2.30pm
then Bristol Old Vic 4-8 July 2006
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2pm
Runs 2hr 20min One interval
TICKETS: 01865 305305
www.oxfordplayhouse.com (Oxford)
0118 987 7877
www.bristol-old-vic.co.uk (Bristol)
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 June
Mild-mannered drama in capable, though reticent production.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. To 2 September.
London.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by William Shakespeare.
Open Air Theatre Regent’s Park In rep to 2 September 2006.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat 1, 13, 15, July, 12, 31 August, 2 September 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.
TICKETS: 08700 601811.
www.openairtheatre.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 June.
Fine, well-considered comic production.
THE TIME OF THE TORTOISE. To 15 July.
London
THE TIME OF THE TORTOISE
by Kerstin Specht translated by Rachael McGill
Theatre 503 Latchmere Pub 503 Battersea Park Road SW11 3BW To 15 July 2006
Tue-Sat 8pm Sun 5pm
Runs 55min No interval
TICKETS: 020 7978 7040
www.theatre503.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 July
Tough concentrated drama.
MODELLING SPITFIRES.
York
MODELLING SPITFIRES
by Vanessa Rosenthal
York Theatre Royal Studio To 24 June 2006
Runs 1hr 35min One interval
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 June
New play, older players proves a worthwhile combination.
PERFORMANCES. To 15 July.
London
PERFORMANCES
by Brian Friel
Wilton’s Music Gall Graces Alley, Ensign Street E1 8JB To 15 July 2006
Mon-Sat 7.30pm
Runs 1hr 15min No interval
TICKETS: 020 7702 2789
www.wiltons.org.uk/productions
Review: Timothy Ramsden 4 July
Finely acted and played; a rehearsal of artistic arguments.
CAROUSEL. To 1 September.
Chichester
CAROUSEL
music by Richard Rodgers book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Chichester Festival Theatre In rep to 1 September 2006
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed, Thu, Sat 2pm
Audio-described 13 July 2pm, 28 July, 3 Aug 2pm, 1 Sept
Runs 2hr 50min One interval
TICKETS: 01243 781312
www.cft.org.uk
box.office@cft.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 July
Faithful replaying of old favourites rather than any new illumination.
Henry IV, 1 and 2, till 15 July
Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2: William Shakespeare
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Part of the Compete Works Festival
Runs till Saturday 15 July. Part 1, 2h 40m, Part 2, 2h 25 m: both one interval
Review: Rod Dungate, 11 July 2006
Physically strong, powerful relationships, an intriguing view of British history from overseas
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. To 30 August.
London.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by William Shakespeare.
Open Air Theatre Regent's Park In rep to 30 August 2006.
Mon-Sat 8pm mat 28 June, 6, 8, 29 July, 26 August 2.30pm.
BSL Signed 6 July mat & eve.
Runs 2hr 45min One interval.
TICKETS: 08700 601811.
www.openairtheatre.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 22 June.
Without which summer just wouldn't be...
BLONDE BOMSHELLS OF 1943 To 12 August.
Bolton/London.
BLONDE BOMBSHELLS OF 1943.
by Alan Plater
Octagon Theatre Bolton To 1 July.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm.
then Hampstead Theatre 10 July-12 August 2006.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 5 August 3pm.
Captioned 27 July.
Post-show discussion 1 August.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.
TICKETS: 01204 520661.
www.octagonbolton.co.uk (Bolton).
020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com (London).
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 June.
Gonna take this sentimental journey?
WOYZECK. To 15 July.
London
WOYZECK
by Georg Buchner adapted by Gisli Orn Gardarsson translated by Ruth Little, Gisli Orn Gardarsson, Jon Atli Jonasson
Barbican Theatre To 15 July 2006
Mon-Sat 7.45pm
Runs 1hr 35min No interval
TICKETS: 0870 120 7515
www.barbican.org.uk (reduced booking fee online)
Review: Timothy Ramsden 5 July
Loud bursts at times, but usually most impressive in its quiet stretches.
To Reach the Clouds. To 8 July.
Nottingham
TO REACH THE CLOUDS
by Nick Drake adapted from the book by Philippe Petit
Nottingham Playhouse to Saturday 8 July 2006
Tue-Sat 7.45pm. Mat 1 July 2.30pm
Audio-described Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 July.
BSL Signed Friday 7 July.
Runs 2hr 20min. One interval
TICKETS: 0115 941 9419
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
Review: Jen Mitchell 21 June 2006
A brave staging of the renowned French maverick’s book, this story makes breathtaking theatre;
if the story were not true it would be almost impossible to believe.
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER. To 12 August.
Lancaster
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
by Mark Twain adapted by Gareth Machin
Dukes Playhouse at Williamson Park To 12 August 2006
Mon-Sat 7.15pm
Runs 3hr One interval
TICKETS: 01524 598500
www.dukes-lancaster.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 8 July
A well-acted voyage where the scenery is still the star.
AVENUE Q.
London.
AVENUE Q
book by Jeff Whitty original concept, music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx.
Noel Coward Theatre.
Now at Gielgud Theatre.
Mon-Thu 8pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 5pm & 8.30pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 579 1940.
www.Avenueqthemusical.co.uk (booking fee).
Review: Timothy Ramsden 3 July 2006.
Class trash with poppet puppets.
MIRANDOLINA. To 5 August.
Manchester
MIRANDOLINA
by Carlo Goldoni translated by Ranjit Bolt
Royal Exchange Theatre To 5 August 2006
Mon-Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm Mat Wed 2.30pm & Sat 4pm
Audio-described 22 July 4pm
BSL Signed 29 July 4pm
Post-show discussion 3 August
Runs 2hr 10min One interval
TICKETS: 016 833 9833 www.royalexchange.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 10 July
Translation, direction, acting – everything works apart from the set.
IN PRAISE OF LOVE. To 8 July.
Chichester
IN PRAISE OF LOVE
by Terence Rattigan
Minerva Theatre To 8 July 2006
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.15pm
Audio-described 5 July 7.45pm
Runs 2hr 50min One interval
TICKETS: 01243 781312
www.cft.org.uk
box.office@cft.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 July
Catch it while you can.
PEOPLE SHOW 117: THE BIRTHDAY SHOW. TO 15 July.
London
PEOPLE SHOW 117 – THE BIRTHDAY SHOW
People Show Studios Pollards Row E2 6NB To 15 July 2006
Wed-Sat 8pm
Runs 2hr No interval
TICKETS: 020 7729 1841
08700 600100 924hr credit cards only0
ww.ticketweb.co.uk (booking fee)
Review: Timothy Ramsden 12 July
Happy birthday, People Show – and quite a happy party too.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. To 1 July.
London
A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
by Jung-Ung Yang translated by Winny Yoon from a story by William Shakespeare
Barbican Theatre To 1 July 2006
Tue-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat 2pm
Runs 1hr 40min No interval
TICKETS: 0845 120 755
www.barbican.org.uk (reduced booking fee online)
Review: Timothy Ramsden 28 June
Korean Shakespeare spin-off with tremendous physicality.
ALBERT NOBBS. To 15 July.
Oldham
ALBERT NOBBS
by Gordon Steel
Coliseum Theatre To 15 July 2006
Tue-Thu; Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Mat 1, 15 July 2.30pm 5 July 2pm
Audio-described 13 July
BSL Signed 6 July
Runs 2hr 10min One interval
TICKETS: 0161 624 2829
www.coliseum.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 June
Showing life goes on, and you have to laugh.
INGLORIOUS TECHNICOLOUR. To 1 July.
Scarborough
INGLORIOUS TECHNICOLOUR
by Christopher William Hill
Stephen Joseph Theatre (McCarthy) To 1 July 2006
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat 2.45pm
Runs 2hr 30min One interval
TICKETS: 017223 370541
www.sjt.uk.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 June
Colourful components don't add up to a bigger picture.