Reviews Archive Part 2
SWEETHEARTS and THE ZOO. To 8 April.
London
SWEETHEARTS THE ZOO
by W S Gilbert by Bolton Rowe music by Arthur Sullivan
Finborough Theatre Finborough Pub 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED 8 April
8pm
Runs 1hr 50min One interval
TICKETS: 0870 4000 838
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 April
You can have one without the other.
YOU DON’T NEED TO KNOW THAT To 4 May, then autumn 2007.
Tour.
YOU DON'T NEED TO KNOW THAT
by Gonzo Moose.
Gonzo Moose Tour to 4 May then autumn 2007.
Runs 1hr 30 mins. No Interval.
Review: Ranjit Khutan:21 March at Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton.
Facinating ensemble piece.
THE LADIES' CAGE. To 14 April.
London/Manchester
THE LADIES’ CAGE
by Maureen McManus
Finborough Theatre Finborough Pub 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 14 April
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sun 3.30pm
then Royal Exchange Studio Manchester 27-28 April 2007
Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm
Runs 2hr 5min One interval
TICKETS: 0870 4000 838 (24hr)
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk (reduced full-price tickets online London)
0161 833 9833
www.royalexchange.co.uk/bookonline (Manchester)
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 April
1880s female struggle in Ireland reclaimed from the bog of history.
THE SKIN GAME. To 28 April.
Richmond
THE SKIN GAME
by John Galsworthy
Orange Tree Theatre To 28 April 2007
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat 4pm &2, 12 April 2.30pm (+ post-show discussion)
Audio-described 31 March 4pm
Post-show discussion 20 April
Runs 2hr 20min One interval
TICKETS: 020 8940 3633
www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 March
Another triumphant Orange Tree revival of a play that theatre forgot.
MONKS. To 7 April.
Edinburgh
MONKS
by Des Dillon.
Royal Lyceum Theatre To 7 April 2007
Tue-Sat 7.45pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm no mat 4 April
Runs 2hr 25min. One interval.
TICKETS: 0131 248 4848.
www.lyceum.org.uk
Review: Thelma Good 16 March 2007.
Flimsy and unclear resolution.
THE GRIZZLED SKIPPER. To 7 April.
Southampton
THE GRIZZLED SKIPPER
by Maggie Nevill
Nuffield Theatre To 7 April 2007
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm
Audio-described/BSL Signed 7 April 3pm
Runs 2hr 20min One interval
TICKETS: 023 8067 1771
www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 April
New play bobs along nicely once it’s afloat.
MUTTON. To 12 December.
Tour
MUTTON
by Mutton Productions.
Tour to 12 December 2007.
Runs: 2hr One interval.
Review: Ranjit Khutan: Friday 23rd March 2007 at Arena Theatre Wolverhampton.
An original stand up show where you leave with more laughter lines than you came in with.
THE CHERRY ORCHARD. To 7 April.
Sheffield
THE CHERRY ORCHARD
by Anton Chekhov a version by Pam Gems from a translation by Tania Alexander
Crucible Theatre To 7 April 2007
Tuee-Sat 7.30pm Mat 7 April 2.30pm
Runs 2hr 30min One interval
TICKETS: 0114 249 6000
www.sheffieldstheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 5 April
Fresh-minted, sharp and clear, taking nothing for granted: an outstanding production.
LEAVES. To 7 April.
London
LEAVES
by Lucy Cauldwell
Royal Court (Jerwood Theatre Upstairs) To 7 April 2007
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat 4pm
Runs 1hr 50min No interval
TICKETS: 020 7565 5000
www.royalcourttheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 31 March
Another strong measure of drama from Ireland.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN. To 7 April.
Bolton
DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Arthur Miller
Octagon Theatre To 7 April 2007
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat 4, 7 April 2pm
Audio-described & BSL Signed 28 March
Runs 2hr 45min One interval
TICKETS: 01204 520661
www.octagonbolton.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 March
A Salesman to be bought with confidence.
TOTAL ECLIPSE. To 27 May.
London.
TOTAL ECLIPSE
by Christopher Hampton.
Menier Chocolate Factory To 27 May 2007.
Tie-Sat 8pm Mat Sat & Sun 3.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7907 7060.
www.menierchocolatefactory.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 28 March.
Restrained revival works best round the edges.
COACH, BENCH till 4 April
Birmingham
COACH: Sheahan, BENCH: David Hendon
Old Joint Stock: Birmingham (200 0946; oldjointstocktheatre@fullers.co.uk)
Runs: 1h 55m, one interval, 29 March, 3 and 4 April 2007
Review: Rod Dungate, 29 March
Thought provoking debuts
THE SNOW QUEEN. To 7 April.
Oxford
THE SNOW QUEEN
by Hans Christian Andersen adapted by Teresa Ludovico English translation by Stuart Rogers
Oxford Playhouse To 7 April 2007
Tue-Wed, Sat 7.30pm Fri 7pm Mat Thu 11am & 4pm Sat 2.30pm
Runs 1hr 10min No interval
TICKETS: 01865 305305
www.oxfordplayhouse.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 3 April
Humour, spectacle and humanity make this a winner.
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISSOCIA. To 16 June.
London/Tour
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISSOCIA
by Anthony Neilson
Royal Court (Jerwood Theatre Downstairs) To 21 April 2007
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3.30pm no performance 6. 9 April
Audio-described 21 April 3.30pm (+Touch Tour 2pm)
BSL Signed 16 April
Posy-show Discussion 12 April
TICKETS: 020 7565 5000
www.royalcourttheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 31 March
Theatrically vivid, dramatically limited.
CRUNCH! To 14 April.
London
CRUNCH!
by Daniel Goldman
Arts Theatre To 14 April 2007-04-03 We, Thu, Sat 3.30pm
Runs 1hr 20min No interval
TICKETS: 0870 060 1742
www.artstheatrelondon.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 28 February
Offbeat entertainment holds young audience.
PICASSO AND ME. To 13 July.
Tour
PICASSO AND ME
by Mike Maran music by Karen Wimhurst
Tour to 13 July 2007
Runs 2hr One interval
Review: Ranjit Khutan 22 March at Arena Theatre Wolverhampton.
Art for life's sake, for goodness' sake.
HOW TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY AND NEVER BE FOUND. To 14 April.
Sheffield
HOW TO DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY AND NEVER BE FOUND
by Fin Kennedy
Crucible Studio To 14 April 2007
Tue-Sat 7.45pm Mat 14 April 3pm
Runs 2hr 20min One interval
TICKETS: 011`4 249 6000
www.shefdfdieldtheatres.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 5 April
Invigorating matter of life and death.
PERFECT PITCH. To 21 April.
Tour.
PERFECT PITCH
by John Godber.
Hull Truck Tour to 21 April 2007.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
Review: Ranjit Khutan 26 March 2007 at New Vic Theatre Newcastle-under-Lyme.
A hugely funny observational comedy written and directed by John Godber.
THE TEMPEST. To 31 March.
Hornchurch
THE TEMPEST
by William Shakespeare
Queen’s Theatre To 31 March 2007
Tue-Sat 8pm Mat 31 March 2.30pm
Audio-described 31 March 2.30pm
Runs 2hr 25min One minute
TICKETS: 01708 443333
Review: Timothy Ramsden 30 March
Sensuous and perceptive, a Tempest whose island contains a particularly fine Ariel and Caliban.
DON'T LOOK NOW. To 31 March.
London
DON’T LOOK NOW
by Daphne du Maurier adapted by Nell Leyshon
Lyric Hammersmith To 31 March 2007
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm
Runs 2hr 20min One interval
TICKETS: 08700 500511
www.lyric.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 March
Successful translation to stage of Daphne du Maurier’s eerie story.