Tour.

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Simon Stephens based on the novel by Mark Haddon.

Tour to 21 November 2015.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 March at the Royal & Derngate (Derngate auditorium) Northampton.

Local author made very good indeed.

Tour.

ARCADIA
by Tom Stoppard.

English Touring Theatre Tour to 18 April 2015.
Runs 2hr 50min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 March at Waterside Theatre Aylesbury.

Et in arcadia ego. Not.

Sheffield/Tour.

ANYTHING GOES
music and lyrics by Cole Porter original book by P G Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse new book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman.

Tour to 5 September 2015.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 17 December.

A smooth, classy journey.

Tour
TOP HAT: Music and Lyrics, Irving Berlin
Runs: 2h 50m, one interval
Birmingham Hippodrome till 21 March and on tour
Tour information – to 2016; www.tophatonstage.com

Review: Alexander Ray Edser
Birmingham Hippodrome, 18 03 15

One of the most gorgeous shows I’ve seen in ages

Nottingham/Touring.

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Arthur Miller.
Theatre Royal: Tkts 0115 989 5555 www.royalcentre-nottingham.co.uk.
Touring Information: Touring Consortium Theatre Company.
Runs: 2h 15m: one interval: till 7th March.
Performance times: 7.30pm, (Matinees 2.00pm Thurs and 2.30pm Sat).
Review: Alan Geary: 4th March 2015.

Miller near his best; and a production that does it justice.

Tour.

I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS
by Michael Morpurgo adapted by Daniel Jamieson.

Theatre Alibi Tour to 9 May 2015.
Runs 1hr No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 22 February at The Lowry Salford.

Swims with the tide and treads water elegantly.

Tour.

THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS
adapted by Angus Jackson from the book by John Boyne.

Tour to 27 June 2015.
Runs 1hr 55min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 3 March.

Whatever the limits, a well-told story that creates the atmosphere of its period, and not a simple re-run of the film.

Tour
THE JERSEY BOYS: Book Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice; Music, Bob Gaudio; Lyrics, Bob Crewe.
Touring till 15 August
Info: www.jerseyboysuktour.com
New Alexandra, Birmingham: Runs 2h 45m, one interval, till Sunday 05 January 2015

Review: Alexander Ray Edser, New Alexandra, 10 December 2014

A riveting, high-energy show

Exeter/Shrewsbury.

MILKED
by Simon Longman.

Bike Shed Theatre 162-163 Fore Street EX4 3AT 9-14 March.
7.30pm Mat Sat 2pm.
Post-show Discussion 12 Mar.
TICKETS: 01392 434169.
www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk

then Theatre Severn (Walker Theatre) Frankwell Quay SY3 8FT 17-18 March 2015.
7.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 17 Mar.
TICKETS: 01743 281281.
www.theatresevern.co.uk

Runs 1hr 10min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 7 March at Soho Theatre Upstairs London.

Pint-sized comedy with litres of wit.

PETER PAN GOES WRONG: based on J M Barrie
Runs 2h 15, one interval
Birmingham Rep till 01 02 15; on tour till 11 July
Information: www.mischieftheatre.co.uk/upcoming-shows/

Review: Alexander Ray Edser, Birmingham Rep, 27 01 15

Let’s face it – this is silly. Very, very silly.

Birmingham and Tour
JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE: The Goodale Brothers (based on PG Woodhouse)
Runs: 2h 15m, one interval
Birmingham Rep 9 - 14 March: 0121 236 4455
www.birmingham-rep.co.uk
And touring

Review: Alexander Ray Edser, 11 03 15

Lots of laughs – but is it enough?

Tour.

EMERGENCY STORY PENGUIN
by John Hunter.

Dep Arts and Slung Low Tour to 26 April 2015.
Runs 1hr No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden at Z-arts Manchester.

Underwater, over ice: a world of adventure for children.

Exeter/Canterbury/Leicester.

INSIDE OUT OF MIND
by Tanya Myers.

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road EX4 4QB 17-20 March.
10am 17 Mar.
2.30pm 17-19 Mar.
7.30pm 17, 20 March.
BSL Signed 20 March.
TICKETS: 01392 493493
www.exeternorthcott.co.uk
(Daytime 'NHS Priority' performances bookable only by 'phone).

then Gulbenkian Theatre University of Kent CT2 7NB 3-6 March.
10am 3 Mar.
2.30pm 3-5 Mar.
7.30pm 3, 6 Mar.
BSL Signed Fri 7.30pm.
TICKETS: 01227 769075
www.thegulbenkian.co.uk
(Daytime 'NHS Priority' performances bookable only by 'phone.)

then Curve 60 Rutland Street LE1 1SB 24-27 March 2015.
10am 25, 27 Mar.
2.30pm 25, 26 Mar.
7.45pm 24, 26 Mar.
BSL Signed 26 Mar 7.45pm.
TICKETS: 0116 242 3595.
www.curveonline.co.uk
( Daytime performances bookable only by 'phone.)

Runs 1hr 55min One interval.
Review: Alan Geary: 24 February at Lakeside Arts Centre Nottingham.

Heavy-handed agitprop blended with some elements of a play.

Tour.

MY FRIEND MOLE
by Xana Marwick.

Birdsnest Theatre Tour to 31 May 2015.
Runs 30min + activities.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 22 March at Z-arts Manchester.

A Mole hole containing a mountain of skill and interest.

Ipswich.

ROSIE’S MAGIC HORSE
adapted from the book by Russell Hoban and illustrated by Quentin Blake book by Ollie Fielding music and lyrics by John Chambers.
Peaceful Lion Productions Tour to 14 March 2015.
Runs 45min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 27 December at Southwark Playhouse (The Large).

Fresh, inventive company takes flight.

Touring
BEAUTIFUL THING: Jonathan Harvey
Runs: 2h 15m, one interval.
Touring till 15 July
Info: www.beautthing.com
Birmingham Hippodrome till 11 April
Info: www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Review: Alexander Ray Edser, 31 03 15

Touching, feel-good, still relevant

FLEABAG: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
On Tour - To 07 March
Info: www.sohotheatre.com/whats-on/fleabag-2015-tour
Runs: 1h 5m, no interval

Review: Alexander Ray Edser; Birmingham Rep, 14 01 15

One hell of a journey! Exhilarating.

London/Tour.

THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN
by Tim Webb.

Oily Cart Theatre Royal Festival Hall (Blue Room, Spirit Level) Belvedere Road SE1 8XX To 4 January.
11am & 2pm no performance 1 Jan.
sold out 2pm 27 Dec, 11am 30 Dec, 3 Jan.
TICKETS: 0844 875 0073 (transaction fee £2.75)
www.southbankcentre.co.uk (transaction fee £1.75).

then Tour to 14 February 2015.
Runs 1hr No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 December.

Always encouraging, ever entertaining, Oily Cart once again explores childhood experience with great sensitivity.

Tour.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
by Richard Bean based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni.

National Theatre tour to 21 March 2015.
Runs: 2hr 30min One interval.
Review: Alan Geary 27 January at Theatre Royal Nottingham.

Everything we already know about the sparkle of this National Theatre production is still on offer. It’s remarkable.

Tour/London.

CROUCH, TOUCH, PAUSE, ENGAGE
by Robin Soans.

Out of Joint/National Theatre Wales/Arcola Theatre Tour to 20 June 2015.
Runs 1hr 55min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 5 March.

Fact, feeling and theme strongly united.