Reviews Archive Part 2
THE TRIAL, 3Star***, London, to 27 August
London
THE TRIAL
by Franz Kafka
a dramatic monologue by Howard Colyer.
3 Stars***
The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre to 27 August
410 Brockley Road, London SE4 2DH
7.45pm
Runs 60 mins No interval.
TUICKETS: 0333 666 3366
www.ticketsource.co.uk
@6086Pub
Review: William Russell 25 August.
Kafka’s novel strikingly done
THE BURNT PART BOYS, 4Star****,London, to 03 September
London
THE BURNT PART BOYS
Book by Marianna Elder, Music by Chris Miller, Lyrics by Nathan Tysen.
4Stars ****
Park 90, The Park Theatre TO 03 09
Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP to 3 September 2016.
Tues-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 3.15pm.
Runs 1hr 45 mins No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7870 6876.
www.ParkTheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 11 August.
A splendid musical adventure into the woods in West Virginia
A DOLL'S HOUSE, 4Star****, More performances Sept-Dec
London
A Doll’s House
after Henrik Ibsen, concept and direction by Fix&Foxy (DK)
4Star****
Secret venue
Runs: 1hr 15 mins without interval.
For further information: www.theatreofeurope.org.uk
More perfs in September-December
Twitter: @theatreofeurope
Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen July 26, 2016:
Thrilling perspectives
946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips: 4Star****, London, To 11 September
London
946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
Adapted by Michael Morpurgo & Emma Rice
4Star****
Shakespeare’s Globe to Sept 11
21 New Globe Walk,
Bankside,
London SE1 9DT
Runs 2hrs 30mins incl 15min interval
TICKETS 020 7401 9919 or 0871 297 0749 (booking fee applies)
In person: Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm (8pm on perf days);
Sundays: 10am-5pm (7pm on perf days)
On-line: www.shakespearesglobe.com
Review by Carole Woddis of performance seen Aug 19, 2016
Splendid, and splendidly inventive
MARILYN & SINATRA, 1Star*, London, to 21 August
London
MARILYN & SINATRA
by Sandro Monetti
1 Star *
Jermyn Street Theatre to 21August
16b Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6ST
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Thu, Sat & Sun 4pm.
Runs 50 mins No interval.
TICKETS: 0207 287 2875.
www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 15 August.
Even Burke and Hare would balk at this.
CONTROL+ALT+DELETE, 3Star***,London, to 16 08
London
CONTROL+ALT+DELETE
by Emma Packer
3Stars ***
Camden People’s Theatre to 16 August
58-60 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PY to 16 August 2016.
Mon-Sat 7.15pm
Runs 60 mins No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7419 4841
www.camdenfringe.com
Review: William Russell 9 August.
Girl in trouble slowly reveals why
YERMA, 4Star****, London, To 24 September
London
Yerma
By Simon Stone after Federico Garcia Lorca
4Star****
Young Vic Theatre To Spet 24
66 The Cut,
London SE1 8LZ
Runs: 1hr 40 mins without interval
TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvictheatre.org
Review by: Carole Woddis of performance seen Aug 9, 2016:
Billie Piper keeps surprising us
Pigs & Dogs, 3Star***, London, To 30 July
London
Pigs & Dogs
By Caryl Churchill
3Star***
Royal Court Theatre To July 30
Jerwood Theatre Downstairs
Sloane Square,
London SW1W 8AS
Runs: 15 mins
www.royalcourttheatre.co.uk
Review: by Carole Woddis of perf seen July 22, 2016:
Something to say, but problematic
Screens, 4Star****, London, To 3 September
London
Screens
A new play by Stephen Laughton
4Star****
Theatre 503, to Sept 3
Battersea Park Road,
SW11 3BW
Runs: 65 mins without interval.
TICKETS: Box Office: 020 7978 7040
online: www.theatre503.com
@Screenstheplay
#screens503
Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen Aug 12, 2016:
Not perfect, but a strong voice with something to say
SPITTING IMAGE, 3Star***, London, To 28 08
London
Spitting Image
By Colin Spencer
3Star***
King’s Head Theatre to Aug 27
115 Upper Street,
London, N1 1QN
Box Office: 0207 226 8561
boxoffice@kingsheadtheatre.com
Twitter: @KingsHeadThtr
Runs: 2hrs 10mins with interval
Review: by Carole Woddis of performance seen Aug 5, 2016:
Groud-breaking in its day, but is it the best choice of revival?
ALLEGRO, 4Star****, London, To 10 September
London
ALLEGRO
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein
4 Stars ****
Southwark Playhouse to 10 September
78-83 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BO to 10 September 2017.
Mon – Sat 7.30 pm Mat Tues & Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hrs 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7407 0234
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: William Russell 18 August.
A first rate revival to enjoy against all the odds
Children of Eden, 3Star***, London, To 10 September
WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT, part of Encampment, South Bank Dome, 4Star****
London
Part of Encampment
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
By Nassim Soleimanpour
4Star****
Southbank Dome
Southbank Centre
Belvedere Rd,
London SE1 8XX
Tickets: 020 7960 4200
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/
Ran: 60 mins without interval
Review by: Carole Woddis of performance seen Aug 7, 2016:
Powerful and immediate
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS 3Star***, London and Tour to 22 Nov
London & Tour
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Book & Lyrics Howard Ashman.
Music Alan Menken
3Star***
New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon SE19 1QG to 27 August 2016 and then on tour to 22 November,
Tues – Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 8545 7900
www.Atgtickets.com
www.littleshopuktour.com
Full tour dates below
Review: William Russell 23 August.
The little shop is back in business and blooming.
THE COLLECTOR, London, 3Star***, to 28 08
London
THE COLLECTOR
by Mark Healy
from the novel by John Fowles.
3 Stars ***
The Vaults to 28 08 16
Leake Street, London SE1 7NN to 28 August 2016.
Tues- Sunday 7.30pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 02078 401 9603.
www.thevaults.london
Review: William Russell 4 August.
Nice performances but less than perfect play
They Drink it in the Congo, 3Star***, London, To 01 October
London
They Drink It In The Congo
A new play by Adam Brace
3Star***
Almeida Theatre to Oct 1
Islington,
London N1 1TA
Runs: 2hrs 45mins with one 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 Aug 24, 2016:
Set adrift, so not going anywhere
THE PAST IS A TATOOED SAILOR, 2Star**, London, To 28 August
London
THE PAST IS A TATOOED SAILOR
by Simon Blow
2Stars **
Old Red Lion Theatre to 28 08
418 St John Street, London EC1V 4NJ to 28 August 2016.
Tues-Sat 7.30 pm Mat Sat 2.30 pm & Sun 3 pm.
Runs 2hr 15 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 412 4307.
www.ticketweb.co.uk
Review: William Russell 5 August.
Decadence fails to dazzle in dire play
LIFE THROUGH A LENS - EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL, 2Star**, London, to 27 August.
London
LIFE THROUGH A LENS - EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL
Book, music and lyrics by Mike Dyer
Two stars **
St James Theatre, 12 Palace Street, London SW1E 5JA to 27 August 2016.
Mon-Sat 7.30 pm Mat Tues & Wed 2.30pm/
Runs 2hr 20 mins.
TICKETS: 0844 264 2140.
www.stjamestheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 29 July.
Every picture tells a story but this one is not worth telling
TREASURE ISLAND, 4Star****, London, To 28 08
London
TREASURE ISLAND
by Daniel Winder
based on the book by Robert Louis Stevenson
4Stars****
St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden to 28 August
London to28 August 2016.
Wed-Sat 7pm Mat Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun 2.30pm.
Runs 2 hr One interval.
TICKETS: www.tickets@iristheatre.com
Review: William Russell 6 August.
Timbers shiver splendidly as Long John Silver sails again-and a reviewer's unplanned appearance.
GROUND HOG DAY, 4Star****, London, To 17 09
London
GROUND HOG DAY
Book by Danny Rubin.
Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin.
4 Stars ****
The Old Vic to 17 Sept
The Cut, London SE1 8NB
Mon – Sat 7.30 pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm/
Runs 2hr 45 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7628
www.oldvictheatre.com
Review: William Russell 17 August
This day could last for ever. A really good GB musical.