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The Reggies 2019: Deluxe Edition - Part Two

The Reggies 2019: Deluxe Edition - Part One

an otherwise lively and entertaining re-boot of Dickens' classic Christmas tale.

Both the Bridewell Theatre and its resident company Sedos are largely hidden gems. Quietly tucked behind Fleet Street they continuously produce high quality plays and musicals. Their latest, Ragtime, is a remarkable achievement for an amateur company at a fringe venue. A simple wooden set easily adapts to every scene, while excellent costumes add genuine authenticity; all of which provide a credible snapshot of New York in the early 20th Century. Sitting close to the dividing curtains stage left I ...

A lively script in a well-structured two-hander.

A bold attempt to explore mental health issues

Ever wondered why things go bump; swear you can hear the floorboards creaking, dull footsteps in the dead of night? No me neither! That probably means I don’t believe in ghosts; and Last Orders: the haunting of the Old Red Lion has failed in its objective. But in all truth that isn’t the case. It proves we divide into two camps where the spirit world is concerned. You either believe or you simply don’t know. I’m one of the many ...

this novel interpretation of The Crucible has enough going on to hold the interest.

A brilliantly observed script, faultlessly played by Miles Jupp

A family living with the aftermath of World War I