Reviews Archive Part 2
THE PROPHET To 21 July.
London.
THE PROPHET
by Hassan Abdulrazzak.
Gate Theatre 11 Pembridge Road W11 3HQ To 21 July 2012.
Mon–Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Post-show Discussion 5, 12, 18 July.
Runs 1hr 40min No Interval.
TICKETS: 020 7229 0706.
www.gatetheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 25 June.
Not for the fainthearted.
BALLROOM BLITZ To 30 June.
Hull.
BALLROOM BLITZ
by Dave Windass.
Hull Truck Theatre 50 Ferensway HU2 8LB To 30 June 2012.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat 27, 30 June 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 45min One interval.
TICKETS: 01482 323638.
www.hulltruck.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 June.
Makes up in warmth what it misses in edge.
THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE To 30 June.
Bolton.
THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE
by Jim Cartwright.
Octagon Theatre
Octagon Theatre Howell Croft South BL1 1SB To 30 June 2012.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.
TICKETS: 01204 520661.
www.octagonbolton.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 June.
Revels in raucous comedy.
THE UGLY DUCKLING To 8 July.
London.
THE UGLY DUCKLING
by Hans Christian Andersen adapted by Violet Philpott.
Little Angel Theatre 14 Dagmar Passage N1 2DN To 8 July 2012.
Wed, Thu 10am & 1pm Fri 1pm & 5pm Sat, Sun 11am (baby friendly performance) & 2pm.
Runs 1hr 5min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7226 1787.
www.littleangeltheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 10 June.
Gentle yet eventful and well-characterised story-telling.
TRISTAN AND ISOLDE WNO Touring.
Opera Tour
TRISTAN AND ISOLDE: Richard Wagner
WNO Repertoire
Runs: 5h 15m, two intervals
Review: Alexander Ray; Hippodrome, Birmingham; 16 06 12
Marvellous production, excellent Isolde.
THE REAL THING To 7 July.
Oxford/Exeter.
THE REAL THING
by Tom Stoppard.
Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street OX1 2LW To 30 June.
Tue-Thu; Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 30 June 2.30pm.
Captioned/Post-show Talk 28 June.
TICKETS: 01865 305305.
www.osfordplayhouse.com
then Northcott Theatre Stocker Road EX4 4QB 3-7 July 2012.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Captioned/Post-show Talk 4 July.
TICKETS: 01392 493493.
www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
Runs: 2hr 30min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 July.
A first-rate bat of a play, given an adequate innings.
THE DRAWER BOY To 14 July.
London.
THE DRAWER BOY
by Michael Healey.
Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Wine Café 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 14 July 2012.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Captioned 7 July 3pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 June.
Intense, superbly-acted production suits a strong script.
KISS ME KATE To 1 September.
Chichester.
KISS ME KATE
book by Sam and Bella Spewack music and lyrics by Cole Porter.
Chichester Festival Theatre Oaklands Park PO19 6AP In rep to 1 September 2012.
7.30pm 16-21, 25, 26, 30, 31 July, 4, 8-10, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 27 Aug-1 Sept.
2.15pm 18, 21 25, 31 July, 4, 8, 10, 16, 18, 21, 23, 30 Aug, 1 Sept.
3pm 5, 19 Aug.
Audio-described 10 Aug 7.30pm, 18 Aug 2.15pm, 31 Aug.
BSL Signed 18 Aug 7.30pm.
Captioned 1 Sept 2.15pm.
Runs 3hr One interval.
TICKETS: 01243 781312.
www.cft.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 30 June.
Chichester in full showbiz and performance splendour.
THE JUST PRICE OF FLOWERS: till 30 06.
THE JUST PRICE OF FLOWERS: James Yarker
Stan’s Cafe with Birmingham Rep
At AE Harris, 100 Northwich St, Birmingham
www.stanscafe.co.uk / www.aeharrisvenue.co.uk
Runs: 1h 20m, no interval, till 30 June
Review: Alexander Ray, 19 06 12
Tulipmania gives rise to a gem in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
MANCHESTER LINES To 7 July.
Manchester.
MANCHESTER LINES
by Jackie Kay music by Errollyn Wallen..
Number One First Street M1 5DE To 7 July 2012.
Mon-Thu; Sat 7.15pm Fri 5.15pm & 8.15pm Mat Sat 2.15pm.
BSL Signed 27 June 30 June 2.15pm.
Runs 1hr 50min No interval.
TICKETS: 0161 200 1500.
www.librarytheatre.com/manchesterlines
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 June.
Souls in the city given value and significance.
SUMMER CELEBRATION: Bham Royal Ballet on Tour
Summer Celebration: The Grand Tour, Faster (premiere), The Dream
Birmingham Royal Ballet on tour
Runs: 3h, two intervals
Review: Alexander Ray, 27 06 12, Hippodrome Birmingham
Something for everyone, including a stunning athletic premiere.
THE HOUSE, to 14 July
Dublin
The House by Tom Murphy
Abbey Theatre, 26 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1. To 14 July.
7.30 pm. Saturday Matinee 2 pm. Sign Language interpreted performance, 5 July. Captioned Performance, 7 July.
Runs 190 mins, one interval.
Tickets: 00 3531 8787 222 www.abbeytheatre.ie
Review: Michael Paye 15 June 2012.
Complex, powerful tale of emigration in the 1950s given resonance today by all-star cast.
SPINACH To 7 July.
London.
SPINACH
by Janine Waters music by Simon Waters.
King’s Head Theatre 115 Upper Street N1 1QN To 7 July 2012.
Tue-Sat 7.15pm Sun 3pm.
Runs1hr 20min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7478 0160.
www.kingsheadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 28 June.
High-fibre crime musical with harmonious outcome.
THE WITNESS To 30 June.
THE WITNESS
by Vivienne Franzmann.
Royal Court Theatre (Jerwood Theatre Upstairs) Sloane Square SW1W 8AS To 30 June 2012.
Mon-Sat 7.45 Mat Thu, Sat 3.30pm run sold out.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS 020 7565 -5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 25 June.
Vivid, if awkward, reflections from the war-zone.
BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS To 14 July.
Chichester.
BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS
by Dennis Potter.
Theatre on the Fly Oaklands Park PO19 6AP To 14 July 2012.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Wed & Sat 3pm.
Runs 1hr 10min No interval.
TICKETS: 01243 781312.
www.cft.org.uk/totf
Review: Timothy Ramsden 30 June.
Blue Hills and green field fruitfully combine.
DUMB SHOW To 30 June.
Oldham.
DUMB SHOW
by Joe Penhall.
Coliseum Theatre Company at Grange Arts Centre Rochdale Road OL9 6EA To 30 June 2012.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat 30 June 2.30pm.
Audio-described 28 June.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS: 0161 624 2829.
www.coliseum.org.uk
Review: Stoon 20 Jun 2012.
Don’t keep taking the tabloids..
THE SLUTS OF SUTTON DRIVE To 9 July.
London.
THE SLUTS OF SUTTON DRIVE
by Joshua Conkel.
Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Wine Café 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 9 July 2012.
Sun-Mon 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 24 June.
Gothic nightmare of American vita that’s not at all dolce.
THE MATCH BOX To 21 July.
Liverpool.
THE MATCH BOX
by Frank McGuinness.
Liverpool Playhouse (Studio) Williamson Square L1 1EL To 21 July 2012.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm except 3 July 5.30pm Mat 28 June, 12 July 1.30pm, 30 June, 7, 21 July 2pm.
Runs 1hr 45min No interval.
TICKETS: 0151 709 4776.
www.everymanplayhouse.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 June.
Perceptive play matched by a fine performance.
MEAT To 30 June.
London.
MEAT
by Jimmy Osborne.
Theatre 503 above The Latchmere Pub 503 Battersea Park Road SW11 3BW To 30 June 2012.
Tue-Sat 7.45pm Sun 5pm.
Runs 1hr 40min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7978 7040.
www.theatre503.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 10 June.
Skilful elements in play for today.
RAGTIME To 8 September.
London.
RAGTIME
book by Terrence McNally music by Stephen Flaherty lyrics by Lynn Ahrens based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow.
Open Air Theatre Inner Circle Regent’s Park NW1 4NU
to 8 September 2012.
Runs 2hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 826 4242.
www.openairtheatre.org
Review: William Russell 14 June.
Rain Stops Play.