Samantha Simmonds
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Beats On Pointe, Peacock Theatre – Review
If you’re into dance, the Peacock should be on your radar. It plays host to some of the most original…
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Norma Jeane The Musical, LOST Theatre – Review
Meet Norma Jeane… and the voices in her head. They’ll hook you in, but might leave you wanting more.
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Devilish!, Landor Theatre – Review
Devilish! tempts us to indulge in an evening of undemanding entertainment, but should have demanded more of itself.
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Features
What Would Shakespeare Do?
With the EU Referendum looming, Samantha Simmonds considers an age-old political question: What Would Shakespeare Do?
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Metaphors We Live By, Greenwich Dance – Review
This concept-driven dance production promises much, but fails to realise its potential.
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The Fifth Column, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Pros: The solid supporting cast have impeccable comic timing and the set is superbly designed. Cons: A combination of clumsy…
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The Merry Wives, Rose Theatre Kingston – Review
The Windsor Wives go Northern for this frolicsome farce which promises a merry night for (nearly) all concerned - even…
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Good King Richard, Drayton Arms – Review
Richard III transforms from ‘monster’ to martyr before our eyes, in an entertaining historical drama undermined by its reliance on…
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