Reviews Archive Part 2
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, 4Star****,London, in rep to 25 March 2017
London
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by William Shakespeare.
4Stars ****
Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London in repertoire with Love’s Labour Lost until 25 March, 2017.
Mon – Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30 pm
Runs 2hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7930 8800
www.trh.co.uk
www.rschaymarket.com
Review: William Russell, 15 December
Much delight in a dazzling production
PINOCCHIO, 4Star*****, London, To 7 January
London.
PINOCCHIO
Original script by John Savournin.
Arrangements & original lyrics by David Eaton.
Story devised by John Savournin & David Eaton.
4 Stars ****
King’s Head Theatre. 118 Upper Street, Islington N1 1QN to 7 January 2017.
Tues – Sat 7pm.
Adult performances December 9,10,15,16,17,18,20,22,28,30 & Jan 2, 4, 5, 6, 7. Adult performance 31 December 5.30pm.
Children’s matinees – under three free on lap – 3pm December 10, 11, 17 &Family Friendly matinees December 18, 20, 22, 23, 28, 30, 27.
Runs 1 hr 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7226 4443.
www.kingsheadtheatre.com
Review: William Russell 5 December.
Savour Savournin and Chums in Pantomime heaven
AFTER OCTOBER, 4Star****, London, To 22December
London.
AFTER OCTOBER
by Rodney Ackland.
4Stars****
The Finborough Theatre. 118 Finborough Road, Kensington, London SW10 9WD to 22 December 2016.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr 45mins One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652.
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 24 November,
Another splendid revival at the Finborough
CHRISTMAS, 3Star***, London, To 22 December
London.
CHRISTMAS
By Simon Stephens
3Stars***
Theatre N17, The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 to 22 December 2016.
Mon-Thurs 9pm Mat Sun 4pm.
Runs 1hr 50 mins No interval.
ICKETS: 0796 913 899.
www.theatren16.co.uk
Review: William Russell 12 December.
Not a very merry time in the pub
WIND IN THE WILLOWS, 4STAR****, London, To 03 January
London
The Wind in the Willows
By Kenneth Grahame, adapted by Ciaran McConville
The Rose Theatre Kingston
4star****
Runs to 3 January
Two hours, including one interval
Review: Tom Aitken 10 12 16
Much loved favourite treated with fun and with respect; a seasonal treat
SLEEPING BEAUTY, 5Star*****, London, To 08 01 17
London
Sleeping Beauty, by Susie McKenna
Hackney Empire
5star*****
Runs to 8 January
Review: Tom Aitken 2 12 16
Pantomime convert; and united we stand
LICENSED TO ILL, 4Star****, London, To 24 12
London.
LICENSED TO ILL
by Adam El Hagar, Simon Maeder & the Company.
4Stars ****
Southwark Playhouse, the Little, 77-86 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD to 24 December 2016.
Mon-Sat 8pm. Mat Sat 3.30pm.
Runs 80 mins.
TICKETS: 020 7407 0234.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Review: William Russell 3 December.
An hilarious hip hop rave to relish
DISASTER! 5STAR*****, London, 2 special performances
London.
DISASTER!
A 70’s disaster movie musical
By Seth Rudetsky & Jack Plotnick
additional material by Drew Geraci
5Stars *****
Charing Cross Theatre, the Arches, Villiers Street, London WC2N 6 NL on 20 November 2016.
Runs 2hr 30 mins One interval.
Two charity performances in aid of MAD – the Make a Difference Trust.
Review: William Russell 20 November.
The funniest show in town - if only for a moment
THEBES LAND, 4Star****, London, To 23 December
London.
THEBES LAND
by Sergio Blanco
adapted by Daniel Goldman.
literal translation by Rob Cavazos.
4 Stars ****
The Arcola, Studio One, 24 Ashwin Street, Dalston, London E8 3DL to 23 December 2016.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 15 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: William Russell 9 December.
Dark funny, superbly played and directed tale.
SHEPPY, 3Star***, Richmond, to 7 January
London
Sheppey, by W. Somerset Maugham
Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond.
3stars***
Runs to 7 January
Review: Tom Aitken 28 11 16
Running Time: 2hrs 45 minutes, with two intervals
Pleasant enough, but a bit of a period piece
SNOW QUEEN, 4Star****, London, To 22 December
London.
THE SNOW QUEEN
by Hans Christian Anderson.
adapted by Tatty Hennessy.
4Stars****
Theatre N16, The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 to 22 December 2016.
Sun-Thurs 7.30pm.
Runs 50 mins No interval.
TICKETS: 0796 931899
www.theatren16.co.uk
Enchanting story telling for small folk
MUTED, 3Star***, London, To 07 January
London.
MUTED
Book by Sarah Henley
Music & Lyrics by Tim Prottey-Jones & Tori Allen-Martin
3 Stars ***
The Bunker, 53a Southwark Street, London SE1 1RU to 7 January 2017.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr 20 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 0207 234 0486
www.bunkertheatre.com
Review: William Russell 10 December.
Breaking the silence-but a work in progress.
NICE FISH, 4Star****, London
London
Nice Fish, by Mark Rylance & Louis Jenkins
4stars****
Harold Pinter Theatre
Running Time: 1hr 40 minutes, without interval
Review: Tom Aitken 1 12 16
The temperature may be icy, but the reception is deservedly very warm.
SLEEPING BEAUTY
London
Sleeping Beauty
By Eric Potts
The Richmond Theatre
4star****
Runs to 8 January
Two hours, including one interval
Review: Tom Aitken 14 12 16
Nobody will sleep through this, all great fun
SOHO CINDERS, 3Star***, London, to 22 December
London.
SOHO CINDERS
Music by George Styles, lyrics by Anthony Drew, book by Anthony Drewe & Elliot Davis.
3Stars ***
The Union Theatre, Old Union Arches, 229 Union Street, Southwark, London SE1 0LR to 22 December 2016.
Tues-Say 7.30pm. Mat Sat & Sun 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 15 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7261 9876.
www.uniontheatre,biz
Review: William Russell 26 November.
Gay times in fairyland Soho
IN A PICKLE, 4Star****, London, to 31 December
London
IN A PICKLE
by Tim Webb
4 Stars ****
The Arts Depot, 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, Finchley, London N12 0GA to 31 December 2016.
Then on tour – Clwyd Theatre, Mold 11-21 Jan; Stratford Circus 27-28 Jan; Warwick Arts Centre 1-5 February; Gulbenkian, Canterbury 8-12 February; Brooklyn Academy of Music 18-30 April; Lincoln Centre, New York 3-14 May; Denver Centre for the Performing Arts 19-26 May.
Mon-Sat 10.30am and 1.15pm
Runs 50 mins No interval.
TICKETS: 020 8369 5454
www.artsdepot.co,uk
Review William Russell 15 December
,
A theatrical delight for three to five year olds
DR ANGELUS, 5Star*****, London to 20 December
London.
DR ANGELUS
by James Bridie.
5 Stars *****
The Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road, Kensington, London SW10 9ED to 20 December.
Sun-Tues 7.30pm.
Runs 2 hr 15 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652.
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 28 November.
Brilliant Bridie revival splendidly performed.
THE CHILDREN, 3Star***, London, To 14 January
London.
THE CHILDREN
by Lucy Kirkwood.
3Stars ***
Jerwood Downstairs, Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1W 8AS to 14 January 2017.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm. Mat Thur & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7565 5000
www.royalcourttheatre.com
Review: William Russell 25 November.
Kitchen sink drama posing some powerful questions
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, 5Star*****, London, To 21 12
London.
PRIDE& PREJUDICE
by Jane Austen
adapted by Joannah Tincey.
5 Stars *****
Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1X 6ST to 21 December.
Tues-Sat 7.30 pm. Mat Sat & Sun 3.30pm. Extra matinees – 4, 8 & 13 December.
Runs 2hr 35 mins. One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7287 2875.
www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 1 December.
Pride, prejudice, pleasure and perfection.
POTTED PANTO, 4Star****, London. To 15 January
London.
POTTED PANTO
By Daniel Clarkson, Jefferson Turner & Richard Hurst.
4Stars****
The Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0HH to 15 January 2017.
Sun, Tues, Thur & Fri 1pm & 4pm. Mat Sat 11am.
Runs 90 mins One interval.
TICKETS: 0330 333 4811.
www.nimaxtheatres.com
Review: William Russell 11 December.
Great for kids and the inner child