Reviews Archive Part 2
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS To 5 January.
London.
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
by Ben Glasstone and Tim Kane music and lyrics by Ben Glasstone.
Little Angel Theatre 14 Dagmar Passage, off Cross Street Islington N1 2DN To 5 January 2014.
2pm 27-30 Dec, 3, 4, 5 Jan.
4.30pm 27-30 Dec, 3, 4, 5 Jan.
7pm 28, 29 Dec, 4, 5 Jan.
Baby Friendly Performances (no age restriction) 29 Dec 4.30pm, 4 Jan 4.30pm.
Runs 1hr 5min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7226 1787.
www.littleangeltheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 December.
Another Little Angel mix of humour, story and theatrical wonder.
SNOW PLAY To 11 January.
London.
SNOW PLAY
by Marcello Chiarenza adapted by Patrick Lynch.
The Bloomsbury Theatre 15 Gordon Street WC1H 0AH To 11 January 2014.
10.30am 6-10 Jan.
2.30pm 4, 11 Jan.
Runs 50min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 3108 1000.
www.thebloomsbury.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 13 December.
Seasonal fun and seasonal theme in fine children’s show adults can also enjoy.
WANTED! ROBIN HOOD To 11 January.
Salford.
WANTED! ROBIN HOOD
by Charles Way.
The Lowry (Quays Theatre) Pier 8 Salford Quays M50 3AZ To 11 January 2014.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS: 0843 208 6010.
www.thelowry.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 December.
A busy, emotionally complex and exciting time in the Hood.
ALADDIN AND THE TWANKEYS To 1 February.
York.
ALADDIN AND THE TWANKEYS
by Berwick Kaler.
Theatre Royal St Leonard’s Place YO1 7HD To 1 February 2014.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 01904 623568.
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 December.
Party or panto, it’s still crazy after all these years.
THE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIANS To 28 December.
Wellingborough.
THE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIANS
by Dodie Smith adapted by Glyn Robbins lyrics and additional material by Andrew Doyle songs by Craig Adams.
The Castle 10 Castle Way NN8 1XA To 28 December 2014.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 01933 270007.
www.thecastle.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 December.
Rescued dogs come enjoyably home to a 404-legged octopus of a family.
THE SCHOOLMISTRESS To 4 January.
Scarborough.
THE SCHOOLMISTRESS
by Arthur Wing Pinero.
Stephen Joseph Theatre (The Round) To 4 January 2014.
1.30pm 2 Jan.
2.30pm 28 Dec, 4 Jan.
7.30pm 23, 27, 30, 31 Dec, 1-4 Jan.
Audio-described 4 Jan 2.30pm.
Captioned 3 Jan.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 01723 370541.
www.sjt.uk.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 17 December.
Fun and fireworks in a well-made evening.
GIZMO LOVE To 21 December.
London.
GIZMO LOVE
by John Kolvenbach.
New Diorama Theatre 15-16 Triton Street, Regents Place, London, NW1 3BF, London NW1 3BF To 21 December 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7916 5467.
www.newdiorama.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 13 December.
A play about scripts in a place about plays.
THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE To 5 January.
London.
THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE
adapted by Tall Stories from the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
St James Theatre 12 Palace Street SW1E 5JA To 5 January 2014.
11am 30, 31 Dec, 3-5 Jan
1.30pm 4 Jan.
2pm 30 Dec, 2, 3, 5 Jan.
Runs 1hr No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 264 2140.
www.stjamestheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 28 December.
Happy show with a slow undertow of seriousness.
CINDERELLA To 31 December.
York.
CINDERELLA
by Robin Simpson.
De Grey Rooms (Ballroom) St Leonard’s Place YO1 7HD To 31 December 2013.
Runs 55min No interval.
TICKETS: 01904 623568.
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 December.
Cinderella’s at the Ballroom and the audience is having a ball.
EDITH IN THE DARK To 5 January.
Harrogate.
EDITH IN THE DARK
by Philip Meeks.
Harrogate Theatre (Studio) T0 5 January 2014.
2pm 27, 29 Dec, 2 Jan.
2.45pm 21, 28 Dec, 4 Jan.
7pm 20, 22, 23, 27, 30 Dec, 2, 3, 5 Jan.
7.45pm 21, 28 Dec, 4 Jan.
Runs 1hr 55min One interval.
TICKETS: 01423 502116.
www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 December.
Ghostly tales and biographical revelations under the eaves.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND To 19 January.
Milton Keynes/Tour.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
adapted by Mary Swan from the books by Lewis Carroll.
The Stables Stockwell Lane Wavendon MK17 8LU To 4 January 2014
26-30 Dec, 2-4 Jan. 1.30pm & 5pm
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.
then Tour to 19 January 2014.
TICKETS: 01908 280800.
www.stables.org (Milton Keynes tickets)
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 December.
Adaptation that fitfully lives up to its source.
RAYMOND BRIGGS’ FATHER CHRISTMAS To 11 January.
Leeds.
RAYMOND BRIGGS’ FATHER CHRISTMAS
based on the book by Raymond Briggs adapted by Pins and Needles.
West Yorkshire Playhouse (Courtyard Theatre) Quarry Hill LS2 7UP To 11 January 2014.
Runs 50min No interval.
TICKETS: 0113 213 7700.
www.wyp.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 December.
A colourful delight for up-to-6s, with inventive theatricality.
THE GOOD NEIGHBOUR, 2013 To 4 January.
London.
THE GOOD NEIGHBOUR, 2013
conceived and devised by Sarah Golding, Ruth Dudman and Tom Bowtell.
Battersea Arts Centre Lavender Hill SW11 5TN To 4 January 2014.
2pm 31 Dec, 2-4 Jan
7pm 30 Dec, 2, 3 Jan.
Runs 2hr 40min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7223 2223.
www.bac.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 December.
A very good show and a fine alternative to tinsel.
ALONG THE RIVERBANK To 5 January.
Northampton.
ALONG THE RIVERBANK
Royal & Derngate (Underground Studio) Guildhall Road NN1 1DP To 5 January 2014.
27-31 Dec, 2*-5 Jan 11am & 2pm.
*2 Jan performances are for young people with special needs.
Runs 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 01604 624811.
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 December.
Journey from summer to winter and the warmth of friendship.
HIDDEN SHOW: THE GOOD NEIGHBOUR To 4 January.
London.
HIDDEN SHOW: THE GOOD NEIGHBOUR
conceived and devised by Sarah Golding, Ruth Dudman and Tom Bowtell.
Battersea Arts Centre Lavender Hill SW11 5TN To 4 January 2014.
2pm 31 Dec, 2-4 Jan
7pm 30 Dec, 2, 3 Jan.
Runs 2hr 40min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7223 2223.
www.bac.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 December.
Another dimension to BAC’s Christmas show brings the fatal knowledge of adult existence.
ROBIN HOOD To 11 January.
Bolton.
ROBIN HOOD
by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm.
Octagon Theatre Howell Croft South BL1 1SB To 11 January 2014.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 01204 520661.
www.octagontheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 December.
Lively version of Sherwood in Bolton.
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME - Archive
London
THE SHAPE OF THINGS
By Neil Labute
Arcola Theatre (Arcola 2) 24 Ashwin Street E8 3DL To 21 December 2013
Runs 1hr 35mi No interval.
Review: William Russell 5 December.
Acts of creation and destruction.
THE JUNGLE BOOK To 18 January.
Leeds.
THE JUNGLE BOOK
by Rudyard Kipling adapted by Rosanna Lowe.
West Yorkshire Playhouse (Quarry Theatre) Quarry Hill LS2 7UP To 18 January 2014.
11am 14 Jan.
2pm 26-28, 30, 31 Dec, 2-5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18 Jan.
7pm 26-28, 30 Dec, 2-4, 8-11, 14-18 Jan.
Audio-described 9 Jan 7pm, 16 Jan 2pm.
BSL Signed 8 Jan 7pm.
Relaxed Performance: 14 Jan 11am.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.
TICKETS: 0113 213 7700.
www.wyp.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 December.
Works best in its broad-brush strokes.
RAPUNZEL To 29 December.
Huddersfield.
RAPUNZEL
by Mike Kenny.
Lawrence Batley Theatre Queen’s Square Queen Street HD1 2SP To 29 December 2013.
Runs 1hr 35min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 18 December.
Quietly elegant picture of childhood.
THAT DAY WE SANG To 18 January.
Manchester.
THAT DAY WE SANG
by Victoria Wood.
Royal Exchange Theatre St Ann’s Square M2 7DH To 18 January 2014.
Mon-Sat except 24-26 Dec 7.30pm Mat Sat & 23, 24, 27, 30 Dec, 2, 8, 9, 15 Jan 2.30pm 26 Dec 4pm.
Audio-described 4 Jan 2.30pm.
BSL Signed 14 Jan.
Captioned 10 Jan.
Post-show Discussion 1 Aug.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS: 0161 833 9833.
www.royalexchange.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 December.
Royal Exchange feel-good Christmas show.