Reviews Archive Part 2
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING To 1 October.
London.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by William Shakespeare.
Globe Theatre 21 New Globe Walk Bankside SE1 9DT In rep to 1 October 2011.
Runs 3hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7401 9919.
www.shakespearesglobe.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 May.
Much to make ado about.
KAFKA'S MONKEY To11 June.
London.
KAFKA’S MONKEY
by Colin Teevan based on A Report to an Academy by Franz Kafka.
Young Vic Theatre (The Maria) 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ To 11 June 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat & 1, 8 June 2.45pm.
Runs 50 minutes No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvictheatre.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden: 24 May.
Return of a remarkable performance.
A WALK ON PART To 4 June.
A WALK ON PART
from the diaries of Chris Mullin adapted by Michael Chaplin.
Live Theatre Broad Chare Quayside NE1 3DQ To 4 June 2011.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sun 4pm Mat 2 June 2pm.
BSL Signed 2 June 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0191 232 1232.
www.live.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 May.
Unassuming political hero takes the stage.
PYGMALION To 3 September.
London.
PYGMALION
by George Bernard Shaw.
Garrick Theatre Charing Cross Road WC2H 0HH to 3 September 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 1 September 2.30pm (Please call 0844 482 9677 for details).
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 9673.
www.tickets.nimaxtheatres.com
Review: Mark Courtice 26 May.
They should have done the musical
SILENCE To 28 May.
London.
SILENCE
by Filter and David Farr.
Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage NW3 3EU To 28 May 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 28 May 2.30pm.
Captioned 24 May.
Runs 1hr 40min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 May.
Strongly-styled piece leaves the question how vital performance style is to the matter hand.
AND I AND SILENCE To 4 June.
London.
AND I AND SILENCE
by Naomi Wallace.
Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Wine Café 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 4 June 2011.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 1hr 20min No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co,.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 22 May.
Quietly impressive play in impressive production.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW To 4 June.
Mold.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by William Shakespeare.
Clwyd Theatr Cymru (Anthony Hopkins Theatre) Raikes Lane CH7 1YA To 4 June 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.
TICKETS: 0845 330 3565./
www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 May.
Ideas present; humour largely absent.
LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER To 11 June.
Hull.
LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER
by D H Lawrence adapted by Nick Lane.
Hull Truck Theatre (Studio) 50 Ferensway HU2 8LB To 11 June 2011.
Mon-Sat 8pm.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 01482 323638.
www.hulltruck.co.uk
Review: Alan Geary 25 May 2011 at Lakeside Arts Centre Nottingham..
Not Hull Truck at its best.
THE CRUCIBLE To 28 May.
York.
THE CRUCIBLE
by Arthur Miller.
York Theatre Royal St Leonard’s Place YO1 7HD To 28 May 2011.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 28 May 2.30pm & 7.30pm.
Captioned 28 May 2.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 24 May.
Runs 3hr One interval.
TICKETS: 01904
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 17 May.
Close-up Crucible gives attention to characters around the main action.
BULLY BOY To 28 May.
Southampton.
BULLY BOY
by Sandi Toksvig.
Nuffield Theatre University Road SO17 1TR To 28 May 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Audio-described/BSL Signed 26 May.
Runs 1hr 35min No interval.
TICKETS: 023 8067 1771.
www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 21 May.
No bullies, but victims in a thoughtful and finely-produced look at the people behind the uniforms.
SECRET THOUGHTS To 4 June.
Bolton.
SECRET THOUGHTS
by David Lodge.
Octagon Theatre Howell Croft South BL1 1SB To 4 June 2011.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm.
BSL Signed 2 June.
Runs 2hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 01204 520661.
www.octagonbolton.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 28 May.
Once fully underway thoughts spoken aloud acquire interest.
ONE LITTLE WORD To 5 June.
Tour.
ONE LITTLE WORD
Runs 35min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 22 May at Unicorn Theatre (Clore auditorium) London.
Happy show that finds a way through unhappiness.
LORD OF THE FLIES To18 June.
London.
LORD OF THE FLIES
by William Golding adapted by Nigel Williams.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre NW1 4NR To 18 June 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Wed, Thu & Sat 2.15pm.
Post-show Discussion 9 June 2,15pm, 16 June 2.15pm.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 826 4242.
www.openairtheatre.org
Review: Mark Courtice 25 May.
Clever choice given fresh production.
OPERATION GREENFIELD To 25 November.
London/Tour
OPERATION GREENFIELD
by Little Bulb Theatre.
Soho Theatre 21 Dean Street W1D 3NE To 4 June 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
TICKETS: 020 7478 0100.
www.sohotheatre.com
then Tour to 25 November 2011.
Runs 1hr 20min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 May.
Good fun from village voices.
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE To 25 June.
Manchester.
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Arthur Miller.
Royal Exchange Theatre St Ann’s Square M2 7DH To 25 June 2011.
Mon-Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm Mat Wed 2.30pm, Sat 4pm.
Audio-described 18 June 4pm.
BSL Signed 24 June.
Post-show Discussion 15 June.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS: 0161 833 9833.
www.royalexchange.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 28 May.
Close-up tragedy makes big impact.
ANTIGONE To 18 June.
London.
ANTIGONE
by Sophocles translated by Timberlake Wertenbaker.
Southwark Playhouse Shipwright Yard corner of Tooley St and Bermondsey St SE1 2TF To 18 June 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat 3.15pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7407 0234.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 25 May.
Mixes present and past with some good performances.
ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD.
Chichester.
ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
by Tom Stoppard.
Chichester Festival Theatre Oaklands Park PO19 6AP To 11 June 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & 2, 8 June 2.15pm.
Audio-described 3 June, 8 June 2.15pm & 11 June 2.15pm.
BSL Signed 2 June 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr 45min One interval.
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TICKETS: 01243 781312.
www.cft.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 31 May.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern alive and well in Chichester.
TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE To 28 May.
Leeds.
TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE
by John Ford.
West Yorkshire Playhouse (Quarry Theatre) Quarry Hill LS2 7UP To 28 May 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu 1.30pm Sat 2pm.
Captioned 26 May 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.
TICKETS: 0113 213 7700.
www.wyp.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 May.
Impressive looking if variable sounding revival of heart-to-heart tragedy.
SHE LOVES ME To 18 June.
Chichester.
SHE LOVES ME
book by Joe Masteroff music by Jerry Bock lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.
Minerva Theatre Oaklands Park PO19 6AP To 18 June 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat & 26 May, 1, 9, 15 June.
Audio-described 27 May, 28 May 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.
TICKETS: 01243 781312.
www.cft.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 21 May.
Enjoyable musical in glittering production.
SPRING AND PORT WINE To 26 July.
Newcastle-under-Lyme.
SPRING AND PORT WINE
by Bill Naughton.
New Vic Theatre Etruria Road ST5 0JG In rep to 26 July 2011.
7.30pm 23-24 May, 6-7 June, 1, 2, 5, 6, 22, 23, 25, 26 July. Mat 2.15pm 23 July.
Audio-described 23 July 2.15pm.
Captioned 5 July.
Post-show Discussion 5 July.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 01782 717962.
www.newvictheatre.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 14 May.
New Vic ensemble capture spirit, time and place.