Reviews Archive Part 2
SHOW BOAT, London, To Jan 7 2017
London
Show Boat
New London Theatre to Jan 7 2017
Drury Lane,
London WC2B 5PW
7.30pm Tues to Sat; mats Wed, Thurs, Sat at 2.30pm
Runs: 2hrs 40mins incl 20 min interval.
TICKETS: Box Office: 0844 412 4654
Website: www.ShowBoatMusical.co.uk
Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen April 27, 2016:
Overflowing with life and energy
SILVER GYM, Hornchurch,Lndn, to 7 May
Hornchurch, London
SILVER GYM
by Nichola McAuliffe.
Queen’s Theatre, to 7 May
Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT to 7 May 2016.
Tues – Sat 8pm. Mat Sat 30 April 2.30pm.
Runs 1hr 45 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 01708 443333
www.queens-theatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 20 April.
Raucous, rough, ready and funny farce
THE BRINK, London, To 30 April
London
The Brink,
A new play by Brad Birch
Orange Tree Theatre to 30 April
1 Clarence Street,
Richmond,
Surrey TW9 2SA
Eves 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat mat 2.30pm
Runs: 1hr 20mins, no interval
TICKETS: Box Office: 020 8940 3633
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday
10am - 5.30pm on the Kew Road side
From 5.30 - 7pm in the theatre Box Office
From 7pm bookings and print tickets only for that evening's show
On-line: www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis of perf seen April 12, 2016:
A vanue and a play with their fingers on the pulse.
THE TOXIC AVENGER, London, To 21 May
London
THE TOXIC AVENGER
Book & lyrics by Joe Dipietro
Music & lyrics by David Brian
Based on Lloyd Kaufman’s The Toxic Avenger.
Southwark Playhouse to 21 May
The Large, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD to 21 May 2016.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Tues 3pm.
Runs 2hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7407 0234.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: William Russell 26 April.
Terrific Intoxicating Toxic Treat
DOWN AND OUT IN PARIS AND LONDON, London, to 14 May
London
Down & Out in Paris and London
Inspired by the memoir of George Orwell & Polly Toynbee’s Hard Work
New Diorama Theatre, to May 14
15-16 Triton Street,
Regents Place,
London, NW1 3BF.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm; Sat mats 2.30pm
Runs: 90 mins no interval.
TICKETS : 0207 383 9034 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting
On-line: www.newdiorama.com
Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen April 20, 2016:
Excellent adaptation, tremendous vitality
MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD, London. to 21 May
London
MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD
by Charlotte Keatley.
St James Theatre to 21 May
12 Palace Street, London SW1A 5JA to 21 May 2016.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 264 2140.
www.stjamestheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 18 April’
Women’s rites and rights beautifully observed.
DARKNESS, London, to 7 May
London
Darknet
A new play by Rose Lewenstein
The Little Southwark Playhouse to May 7
77-85 Newington Causeway
London SE1 6BD
8.00pm, Sat mat 3.30pm
Runs: 2hrs 20mins incl internal.
TICKETS: Box Office: 020 7407 0234
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen April 18, 2016:
Big issues – and it's a bit mind-boggling
THE CARETAKER, London, to May 14
London
The Caretaker
By Harold Pinter
Old Vic Theatre to May 14
The Cut,
London SE1 8NB
7.30pm Mon-Sat; mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm
Tickets: By phone: 0844 871 7628
Mon-Fri 9am-7.30pm, Sat 9am-4pm & Sun 9.30am-4pm
£2.50 transaction fee (does not apply to supporters of The Old Vic)
Online: www.bookings.oldvictheatre.com
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Box Office, The Old Vic, The Cut, London SE1 8NB
In Person
Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm (except when there are no performances, then the Box office will close at 6pm).
Review by Carole Woddis of performance seen April 7, 2016:
A parade of marvellous performance in an equally marvellous play
FUNNY GIRL, London, to 08 October
London.
FUNNY GIRL
Music by Jule Styne Lyrics by Bob Merrill
Book by Isabel Lennart revised by Harvey Fierstein.
Savoy Theatre, The Strand, LondonbWC2R 0ET to 8 October 2016.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2 hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7627
www.funnygirlthemusical.co.uk
Review: William Russell 21 April.
Nobody will rain on Sheridan Smith’s Parade.
TIME OF MY LIFE, London, to 30 April
London
TIME OF MY LIFE
by Alan Ayckbourn.
Brockley Jack Studio Theatre to 30 April
410 Brockley Road, London SE4 2DH to 30 April 2016.
Tues-Sat 7.45pm. Mat Sat 30 April 3.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 0333 666 3366.
www.brockleyjack.co.uk
Review: William Russell 14 April.
No laughing matter but lots of laughs.
I AM THOMAS, London, to 30 April
London
I Am Thomas
A brutal comedy with songs
Wilton’s Music Hall to April 30
Graces Alley,
London E1 8JB
7.30pm, mats 2.30pm
Runs: 2hrs with interval.
TICKETS: Box Office: 020 7702 2789
online: www.wiltons.org.uk
Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen April 23, 2016:
Swift, punchy, versatile
THE SUICIDE, NT, London, To 25 06
London
THE SUICIDE
by Suhayla El-Bushra after Nikolai Erdman.
The Lyttleton, The National Theatre, to 25 06
Upper Ground, London SE1 9PX to 25 June 2016.
7.30pm 26 April; 4,5,6,7,11,12,13,14,20,21,23,24,25 May; 10, 11,13,14,15,22,24,25 June.
Mat 2.15pm 7, 12, 14, 21, 24 May; 11,15,23,25 June.
Runs 2hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7452 3000
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Review: William Russell 23 April.
Fairly funny farce that misses more sitting ducks than it hits
OUT OF THIS WORLD, London, to 30 April
London
OUT OF THIS WORLD
Music and lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Dwight Taylor & Reginald Lawrence.
Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre to 30 April
53 Hoe Street, London E 17 4SA to 30 April 2016.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 8520 8674.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/allstarproductions
Review: William Russell 15 April.
Oh Mr Porter what a witty show!
CALAIS, London, To 08 05 16
London
Calais
A new play
By Dermot Dolan
Barons Court Theatre to 08 May
At the Curtains Up Pub,
28A Comeragh Road,
London W14 9HR
7.30pm
Runs: 90 mins without interval
TICKETS: 0208 932 4747 /
londontheatre@gmail.com; www.wegottickets.com/Calais)
Review by: Carole Woddis of performance seen April 26, 2016:
Heartfelt response to a growing tragedy
CYPRUS AVENUE, London, To 07 May
London
CYPRUS AVENUE
by David Ireland.
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs to 07 May
Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS to 7 May 2016.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm. Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 1hr 30mins No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7565 5000
www.royalcourttheatre.com
Thought provoking play about sectarian madness; powerful performances.
ELEGY, London, To June 18
London
Elegy
A new play by Nick Payne
Donmar Warehouse to June 18
41 Earlham Street,
London WC2H 9LX
7.30, mats Thurs, Sat 2.30pm
Box Office: 0844 871 7624 (Booking fee of £2.50 per transaction)
Telephone Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm
In person, Mon-Sat, 10am-curtain up (No booking fee)
Runs: 1hr incl interval
Review by Carole Woddis of performance seen April 29, 2016
Tightly packed punches
GATSBY, London, To 30 04
London
GATSBY
Book by Linnie Reedman Music and Lyrics by Joe Evans
Adapted from The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald.
The Union Theatre to 30 April
204 Union Street, London SE1 0LX to 30 April 2016.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Sat & Sun 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 0207 261 9876.
www.uniontheatre.biz
Review: William Russell 13 April.
Not so great Gatsby
IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL, London, To May 14
London
In the bar of a Tokyo hotel
By Tennessee Williams
The Arches To May 14
Villiers Street,
London WC2N 6NL
Tues-Sat 7.30pm: mats Wed 2.30pm; Sat 3.00pm
Runs: 1 ½ hrs with 15 min interval
TICKETS :
www.charingcrosstheatre.co.uk
Box office: 08444 930 650
Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen April 12, 2016:
Glorioous fading glory
BOY, London, To 28 May
London
Boy
A new play by Leo Butler
Almeida Theatre to May 28
Islington,
London N1 1TA
7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm (Apr 27, May 18)
Runs: 1hr 10mins no interval
TICKETS 020 7359 4404 (24 hours)
In person: 10am-7.30pm (Mon-Sat)
On-line: www.almeida.co.uk
Review by Carole Woddis of performance seen Apr 13, 2016:
A contemporary short, sharp shock
KINGS OF WAR, London, Feature Review, To May 1
London
Kings of War
Presented by Toneelgroep Amsterdam
Barbican Theatre, to May 1
Silk Street,
London EC2Y 8DS
Runs: 4hrs 30 mins incl 20 min interval
Fri, Sat, Sun: 6.30pm, mat Sun 3.30
TICKETS: 0845 120 7550
In person: Mon– Sat, 9.00am-8pm; Sun & Bank Hols 11.00am-8pm
On-line: www.barbican.org.uk/bite
Carole Woddis: performance seen April 22, 2016:
Carole explores the big questions behind this big, discomfoting production in a feature article