Reviews

  • Flowers For Mrs Harris – Review

    Ada Harris, the titular character of Rachel Wagstaff and Richard Taylor’s musical adaptation of Paul Gallico’s 1958 novel, improves the lives of all those she comes into contact with. Her simple optimism and commitment to doing what is right has an effect greater than she could ever know. Read more

  • The Great Expectations – Review

    On a wet and cold Tuesday evening In Manchester, I was taken to a warm and wonderful world inside the Royal Exchange Theatre. Great Expectations is a pillar of Charles Dickens’ collection, British literature and throughout the world. Tanika Gupta’s adaptation was superb from start to finish. Directed by Pooja Ghai the whole cast and… Read more

  • Pygmalion – Review

    George Bernard Shaw’s classic play about accent, class and morality gets a reshaping in Richard Jones’ new production at The Old Vic. Read more

  • Old Friends – Review

    The origins of producer Cameron Mackintosh’s brand new West End tribute to composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim can be traced to a trip up the M4 in 1976. He had taken the journey to view the new revue Side By Side By Sondheim at the Cleo Laine/Johnny Dankworth-owned The Stables in Wavendon, but subsequently realised that Wavendon… Read more

  • Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England – Review

    Alex Hill’s one man play comedically lures you in and emotionally hits you with a shocking twist. His familiar, lovable energy and touching charm alike create a character every audience member has known and loved. His brilliant warmth and giddy humour drop the viewer’s guard allowing the message of the play to right-hook them in… Read more

  • Unbelievable – Review

    Any show with Derren Brown’s name attached must be a winner – especially going by his previous award-winning stage work. However, this time Derren has done a disappearing act of his own and leaves it to a cast of actors and musicians to fool the audience. Read more