Reviews Archive Part 2
TOUCH WOOD. To 28 August.
Scarborough
TOUCH WOOD
by Nick Warburton.
Stephen Joseph Theatre (The Round) In rep to 29 August 2007.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS:01723 370541.
www.sjt.uk.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 August.
A curse on the stage.
ARCLIGHT. To 19 August.
Edinburgh 2007 Fringe.
ARCLIGHT
devised by the company.
The Vault To 19 August 2007.
Everyday. 6.35pm
Runs 50min. No interval.
TICKETS. 08452 26 27 21 or Fringe BO 0131 226 0000.
Review Thelma Good 14 August 2007.
Recognisable characters, problems with construction, interesting new venue.
RELATIVELY SPEAKING. To 20 October.
Scarborough
RELATIVELY SPEAKING
by Alan Ayckbourn.
Stephen Joseph Theatre (The Round) In rep to 15 September then tour to 20 October 2007.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.
TICKETS: 01723 370541.
www.sjt.uk.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 August.
Fine comedy in a perfect revival, not to be missed.
THE SPACE IN BETWEEN till 26 August
Edinburgh 2007 Fringe.
The SPACE IN BETWEEN
by Alex Marx.
The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers St To 26 August 2007.
Every day. 5.30pm.
Runs 1hr. No interval.
TICKETS: Fringe BO 0131 226 0000.
www.thespace-inbetween.com
Review: Thelma Good 15 August 2007.
Fun interesting theatre experience.
MIRACLE IN RWANDA. To 27 August.
Edinburgh 2007 Fringe.
MIRACLE IN RWANDA
by Leslie Lewis Sword.
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Bristo Place To 27 August 2007.
no performance 20 Aug.
3pm & 7.45pm.
Runs 1hr. No interval.
TICKETS. 0131 668 1633 or Fringe BO 0131 226 0000.
www.miracleinrwanda.com
Review Thelma Good 12 August 2007.
Well crafted dramatic power.
MAN ACROSS THE WAY. To 15 September.
Edinburgh 2007 Fringe/London.
MAN ACROSS THE WAY.
by Oliver Emanuel.
Underbelly, 56 Cowgate To 26 August 2007.
Everyday. 4pm
Runs 1hr. No interval.
TICKETS. 0870 745 3083 or Fringe BO 0131 226 0000.
www.silvertongue.org.uk
then Theatre 502 503 Battersea Park Road London SW11 3BW To 15 September 2007.
Tue-Sat 8pm Sun 5pm.
TICKETS: 020 7978 7040.
www.theatre503.com (London).
Review Thelma Good 15 August 2007.
Effectively holds back from pointing the finger.
RICHARD II: till 8 March
RICHARD II: William Shakespeare.
RSC: Courtyard.
Runs: 3h, one interval, till Saturday March 8 2008.
Review: Rod Dungate, 17 August 2007.
Stunning, satisfying, enlightening.
AE FOND KISS till 1 September
Edinburgh 2007 Fringe.
Ae Fond Kiss
by Ann-Marie di Mambro.
Assembly Rooms, George St.
To 27 August 2007 in Edinburgh then tours to 30 Aug – 1 Sept Byre Theatre, St Andrews.
Not 22. 14:00.
Runs 50 mins. No interval.
TICKETS. 0131 623 3030 or Fringe BO 0131 226 0000.
Review Thelma Good 21 August 2007.
Surprising and tender climax.
GALOIS DE GAULLE. To 25 August.
Edinburgh 2007 Fringe.
GALOIS DE GAULLE
by Sandy Easton.
Bedlam Theatre, 11b Bristo Place To 25 August 2007.
Mon - Sat. 3.30pm no performance 19 August.
Runs 55min. No interval.
TICKETS. 0131 225 9893 or Fringe BO 0131 226 0000.
www.galiosplay.co.uk
Review Thelma Good 14 August 2007.
Sock puppets and dramatic maths.
SUBWAY. To 29 September.
Edinburgh 2007 Fringe/Scotland/London.
SUBWAY
conceived by Matthew Lenton.
Traverse 3, University of Edinburgh Drillhall, 41 Forrest Rd.
To 26 August 2007 then tour to 28 September 2007.
Tue-Sun various times (Traverse pwerformances).
Runs 1hr 20min. No interval.
TICKETS. 0131 228 1404 or Fringe BO 0131 226 0000.
www.vanishing-point.org
Review Thelma Good 15 August 2007.
Chilling and subversively, darkly funny fable.
THE BALLAD OF JAMES II to 8 September.
Edinburgh 2007 Fringe/London.
THE BALLAD OF JAMES II.
by Douglas Maxwell.
Roslin Chapel, Roslin near Edinburgh.
To 25 August 2007.
Mon - Sat. 19:30 except Sat when 19:00.
Runs 2hrs. One Interval.
then Greenwich Theatre, London 4-8 September 2007
7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm
TICKETS. 0131 445 4023 or Fringe BO 0131 226 0000.
www.nosenseroom.co.uk (Edinburgh)
020 8858 7755
www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk (London)
Review Thelma Good 18 August 2007.
Successful in parts.
THE OXFORD PASSION. To 8 September.
Oxford
THE OXFORD PASSION
by Lizzie Hopley.
Oxford Castle To 8 September 2007.
To 26 August: Mon-Sat and 18,26 Aug 7.45pm Mat Sat & 15 Aug 2.30pm no performance 20 Aug
From 27 August: Mon-Sat 7.15pm Mat Sat & 27 Aug 2pm no performance 28 Aug
Runs 2hr 35min One interval
TICKETS: 01865 766266
www.creationtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 9 August
Rich and vivid, a biblical story for the modern world.
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? To 2 November.
Keswick
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
by Edward Albee
Theatre By The Lake (Studio) In rep to 2 November 2007
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat 26 Sept, 6,11,27 Oct 2pm
Runs 3hr 10min Two intervals
TICKETS: 07687 74411
www.theatrebythelake.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 August
Intimacy emphasises Virginia Woolf's emotional force.
FORGET-ME-NOT LANE. To 25 August.
Scarborough
FORGET-ME-NOT LANE
by Peter Nichols
Stephen Joseph Theatre In rep to 25 August 2007
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm
Ruins 2hr 25min One interval
TICKETS: 01723 370541
www.sjt.uk.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 August
Acerbic trip down memory lane.
TALKING HEADS till 27 August
Edinburgh 2007 Fringe.
ALAN BENNETT’S TALKING HEADS. A CHIP IN THE SUGAR and A LADY OF LETTERS.
by Alan Bennett.
Assembly Universal Arts Freemasons Hall, 96 George St.
To 27 August 2007.
Every day a different selection from the five, the other three are: A Cream Cracker Under The Sofa, Bed Among The Lentils and Her Big Chance. 16:30
Runs 1hr 30mins. No interval.
TICKETS. 0131 623 3030 or Fringe BO 226 0000..
www.glasgay.com
Review Thelma Good 19 August 2007.
As sad, brave and understanding as the Leeds-tinged originals.
HENRY IV PARTS 1 AND 2: till 8 March 2008
HENRY IV PARTS 1 AND 2: William Shakespeare.
RSC: Courtyard.
Runs: Part 1 3h 10m, part 2 3h 5m, both one interval; till Saturday 8 March 2008.
Review: Rod Dungate 17 August 2007.
The RSC doing what it does best – best.
THE END OF EVERYTHING EVER till 27 August
Edinburgh 2007 Fringe.
THE END OF EVERYTHING EVER, seen as last play within The European Narrative Trilogy with My Long Journey Home and Past Half Remembered seen on same day.
Devised by the company.
Pleasance 2, Pleasance Courtyard, The Pleasance.
The End Of Everything Ever only to 27 August 2007, one performance of the trilogy on 20 August.
Wed - Mon at 16:00.
Runs 1hr 15mins. No interval.
TICKETS: 0131 556 6550 or Fringe Box office 0131 226 0000.
www.nie-theatre.com
Review: Thelma Good 20 August 2007.
Great energy, we’re kept on side as history sweeps along.
IS THIS ABOUT SEX? To 13 October.
Edinburgh 2007 Fringe/Ireland.
IS THIS ABOUT SEX?
by Christian O’Reilly.
Traverse 3, University of Edinburgh Drillhall, 41 Forrest Rd.
To 26 various times (Traverse).
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS. 0131 228 1404 or Fringe BO 0131 226 0000.
www.rough-magic.com
Review Thelma Good 15 August 2007.
Well-observed and very funny.
W.S. GRAHAM: OUT OF HIS HEAD. To 26 August.
Edinburgh 2007 Fringe.
W. S. GRAHAM: OUT OF HIS HEAD
by Kenneth Price.
Underbelly, 56 Cowgate To 26 August 2007.
Everyday. 1.30pm.
Runs 1hr. No interval.
TICKETS. 0870 745 3083 or Fringe BO 0131 226 0000.
Review Thelma Good 14 August 2007.
Gentle play.
FACE VALUE. To 12 September.
Scarborough.
FACE VALUE
by Dawn King.
Stephen Joseph Theatre Restaurant. In rep to 12 September 2007.
14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Aug, 5, 12 Sept 1.10pm.
Runs 50min No interval.
TICKETS: 01723 370541.
www.sjt.uk.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 10 August.
A script that knows about theatre, but a situation that’s rather hackneyed.