Reviews Archive Part 2
A MAD WORLD MY MASTERS to 9 May.
London
A Mad World My Masters
by Thomas Middleton edited by Sean Foley and Phil Porter.
Barbican Theatre
Silk Street,
London EC2Y 8DS
7.30pm; mats 2.30pm, Sat, Thurs
Captioned perf: Mar 26, 7.45pm
Audio-described perf: Mar 27, 7.45pm
Runs: 2hrs 50mins with one interval, to May 9
Age guidance: 14+
TICKETS: 0845 120 7550
In person: Mon– Sat, 9.00am-8pm; Sun & Bank Hols 11.00am-8pm
On-line: www.barbican.org.uk/bite
Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen Mar 6, 2015, arriving at the Barbican. Previously reviewed earily in its tour (Bath 7 April) for ReviewsGate by Timothy Ramsden
Great-great grandfather to Orton? Or just good in parts?
OUTSIDE MULLINGAR To 16 May.
Bath.
OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by John Patrick Shanley.
Ustinov Studio (Theatre Royal) Sawclose BA1 1ET To 16 May 2015.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 01225 448844.
www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 April.
Tough but gentle tale from the old country.
CLOSER TO HEAVEN To 23 May.
London.
CLOSER TO HEAVEN
book by Jonathan Harvey music by Pet Shop Boys.
Union Theatre 204 Union Street SE1 0LX To 23 May 2015.
Tue–Sat 7.30pm. Mat Sat & Sun 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7261 9876.
www.uniontheatre.biz (run sold out).
Review: William Russell 28 April.
Heaven is out of sight in this dire revival which is closer to Hell.
WHAT FALLS APART To 16 May.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
WHAT FALLS APART
by Torben Betts.
Live Theatre Broad Chare Quayside NE1 3DQ To 16 May 205.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm, 10 May 4pm, Mat 7, 16 May 2pm.
Audio-described 14 May (+ Touch Tour 6.15pm).
BSL Signed 12 May.
Captioned 13 May.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.
TICKETS: 0191 232 1232.
www.live.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 May.
Political fury not finding credibility on stage.
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL To 9 May.
Bristol.
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road Southville BS3 1TF To 9 May 2015.
Mon-Wed, Sat 7.30pm; Thu, Fri 8pm. Mat Sat & 23, 30 Apr 2.30pm.
Runs 3hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS: 0117 902 0344.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 14 April.
Bright revival of Sheridan at the Tobacco Factory.
THE VENETIAN TWINS To 16 May.
Edinburgh.
THE VENETIAN TWINS
by Carlo Goldoni in a new version by Tony Cownie.
Royal Lyceum Theatre Grindlay Street EH3 9AX To 16 May 2015.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2pm.
Audio-described 7 May (+ Touch Tour 6.15pm), 9 May 2pm (+ Touch Tour 12.45pm).
BSL Signed 13 May 7.30pm.
Captioned 16 May 2pm.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.
TICKETS: 0131 248 4848.
www.lyceum.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 29 April.
Season ends in joyous meetings.
TWELVE ANGRY MEN To 2 May.
Richmond.
TWELVE ANGRY MEN
by Reginald Rose.
Richmond Theatre The Green TW9 1QJ To 2 May 2015.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 5min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 8717651.
www.atgtickets.com/richmond
Review: Timothy Ramsden 27 April.
Terrific trial drama.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE To 4 July.
London.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
libretto by W S Gilbert music by Arthur Sullivan.
London Coliseum St Martin’s Lane In rep to 4 July 2015.
2.30pm 23 May, 13, 27 June.
3pm 21 June.
6.30pm 16 May, 4 July.
7.30pm 14, 19, 23, 29 May, 5, 13, 20, 26, 27 June.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7845 9300.
www.eno.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 9 May.
A new triumph in English National Opera’s repertoire.
EACH HIS OWN WILDERNESS To 16 May.
Richmond.
EACH HIS OWN WILDERNESS
by Doris Lessing.
Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street TW9 2SA To 16 May 2015.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & 23, 30 Apr, 5, 12 May 2.30pm.
Audio-described 28 Apr, 2 May 2.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 30 Apr 2.30pm, 5 May.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 8940 3633.
www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 April.
A household of barren desires brought to life with an understanding of the historic moment.
SO IT GOES To 5 June.
Tour.
SO IT GOES
by Hannah Moss and David Ralfe.
On The Run Theatre tour to 5 June 2015.
Runs 1hr 5min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 April at The North Wall Oxford.
This one should run and run.
MATCHBOX THEATRE To 6 June.
London.
MATCHBOX THEATRE
by Michael Frayn.
Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage NW3 3EU To 6 June 2015.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 5 June.
Captioned 1 June (+ transcribed post-show discussion).
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 4 May.
Stage is not a match for page.
THE ELEPHANT MAN To 9 May.
Hornchurch.
THE ELEPHANT MAN
by Bernard Pomerance.
Queen’s Theatre Billet Lane RM11 1QT To 9 May 2015.
Tue-Sat 8pm Mat 23 April, 2 May 2.30pm.
Audio-described 2 May 2.30pm.
BSL Signed 6 May.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 01708 443333.
www.queens-theatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 21 April.
Bold, imaginative staging enhances this play’s dramatic qualities.
DON Q To 16 May.
Tour.
DON Q
by Anna Glynn.
Tour to 16 May 2015.
Runs 2hr One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 5 May at Mumford Theatre Cambridge.
Swinging evening about a dodgy knight.
FEVER DREAM: SOUTHSIDE To 16 May.
Glasgow.
FEVER DREAM: SOUTHSIDE
by Douglas Maxwell
Citizens’ Theatre 119 Gorbals Street GL5 9DS To 9 May 2015.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat 9 May 2.30pm.
Audio-described 7 May.
BSL Signed 8 May.
Post-show Discussion 5 May.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.
TICKETS: 0141 429 0022.
www.citz.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 May.
Inventive but effortful.
THE STRAW CHAIR To 9 May.
Tour.
THE STRAW CHAIR
by Sue Glover.
Tour to 9 May 2015.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 May at The Brunton Theatre Musselburgh.
A corner of Scotland worth reviving.
A STRANGE WILD SONG To 6 June.
Tour.
A STRANGE WILD SONG
devised by the company.
Rhum and Clay Tour to 6 June 2015.
Runs 1hr 40min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 22 April at The Theatre Chipping Norton.
Individual style brings a corner of history to life.
EleXion To 9 May.
London.
EleXion
by the 503Five curated by Steve Harper.
Theatre 503 above The Latchmere Pub 503 Battersea Park Road
SW11 3BW To 9 May 2015.
Runs 2hr One interval.
Review: Carole Woddis 8 May.
Less conclusive than the real thing.
I WISH TO DIE SINGING: VOICES FROM THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE To 16 May.
London.
I WISH TO DIE SINGING: VOICES FROM THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
by Neil McPherson.
Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Arms 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 16 May 2015.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat, Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr 35min No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652.
www.finbooroughtheatre.co.uk (no booking fee by ’phone or online).
Review: Timothy Ramsden 25 April.
Century-old Shock and Awe holds its grip.
CARMEN DISRUPTION To 23 May.
London.
CARMEN DISRUPTION
by Simon Stephens.
Almeida Theatre Almeida Street Islington N1 1TA To 23 May 2015.
Mon-Sat7.30pm; Mat Sat & 29 Apr, 6 May 2.30pm.
Audio-described 9 May 2.30pm (+ Touch Tour 12.45pm), 19 May (+ Touch Tour 6pm).
Captioned 23 Apr, 2 May 2.30pm.
Runs 1hr 35min No interval
TICKETS 020 7359 4404 (24 hours).
www.almeida.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 20 April.
A look at life today that takes no hostages.
SHOCK TREATMENT To 6 June.
London.
SHOCK TREATMENT
book by Jim Sharman adapted by Tom Crowley lyrics by Richard O’Brien music by Richard Hartley new arrangements and additional composition by Alex Beetschen.
King’s Head Theatre 115 Upper Street Islington N1 1QN to 6 June 2015.
3pm & 7pm 24, 31 May.
9pm 23-25, 28 Apr-2, 5-9 May.
10pm 19-23, 26-30 May, 2-6 June.
23.59pm 24, 25 Apr, 1, 2, 8, 9 May.
TICKETS: 020 7226 4443.
www.kingsheadtheatre.com
Review: William Russell 21 April.
Electrifying return of Brad and Janet.